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Overkill

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Load (1996)thrash metalHigh3:55SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: D# minorestTuning: Half-Step DownTempo: 260 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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96%8 tracks · 7,568 notes · D# minor · 260 BPM· 3:55Recommended
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Cello 1
Cello 2
Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Distortion guitar 4
Electric bass (pick)
Standard drum kit
91%5 tracks · 7,748 notes · D# minor · 260 BPM· 3:58
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Drum Intro
Jason Enters
James & Kirk Enter
Verse I
Pre-Chorus I
Chorus I
Verse II
Pre-Chorus II
Chorus II
Guitar Solo I
Bridge
Lead Vocals
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
91%5 tracks · 7,575 notes · D# minor · 260 BPM· 3:55
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Voice
James
Kirk
Jason
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 3:55

About this song

Overkill by Metallica is in D# minor (estimated), around 260 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 3:55 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Cello, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
4.5 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
11.17 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
9.18 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
0.66 notes/sec

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About the key of D# minor

D# minor is the 14th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D♯m, G♯m, and A♯m.

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