Hell Awaits cover

Praise of Death

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Hell Awaits (1985)thrash metalHigh5:32SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: D# minorestTempo: 202 BPMestTime signature: 3/4

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89%4 tracks · 10,932 notes · D# minor · 202 BPM· 5:32Recommended
Intro
Verse I
Chorus I
Verse II
Chorus II
Break
Solo I
Bridge
Solo II
Solo III
Solo IV
Solo V
Solo VI
Breakdown
Solo VII
Rest
Re-Intro
Verse III
Chorus III
Solo VIII
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 5:32

About this song

Praise of Death by Slayer is in D# minor (estimated), around 202 BPM, 3/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 5:32 (Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
5.09 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
10.17 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
8.92 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Solo
Bridge

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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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