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Elimination

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The Years of Decay (1989)thrash metalTop 5%4:29SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: E minorestTuning: StandardTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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93%4 tracks · 7,539 notes · E minor · 222 BPM· 4:29Recommended
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Solo I
Verse 2
Chorus
Pre-verse
Verse 3
Solo II
Solo II
Intro II
Verse 4
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
93%4 tracks · 7,587 notes · E minor · 250 BPM· 4:24
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Rhythm
Lead
Bass
Drumkit
93%6 tracks · 7,589 notes · E minor · 250 BPM· 4:23
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Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3
Distortion guitar 4
Electric bass (finger)
Standard drum kit
79%3 tracks · 3,615 notes · E minor · 204 BPM· 4:27
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Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Distortion guitar 3

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 4:29

About this song

Elimination by Overkill is in E minor (estimated), 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:29 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and a solo. 4 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
5.42 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
9.87 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.38 notes/sec

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Intro
Chorus
Solo
Verse

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0:001:002:003:004:29
Intro0:00Verse 10:09Chorus0:26Solo0:35Verse 20:45Chorus1:02Pre-verse1:19Verse 31:25Solo1:35Solo1:53Intro2:41Verse 42:51Chorus3:08Solo3:18Verse 53:27Chorus3:45Solo4:20

About the key of E minor

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