The Legacy cover

First Strike Is Deadly

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The Legacy (1987)thrash metalHigh3:25SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: variesTempo: 210 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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93%5 tracks · 7,906 notes · D# minor · 212 BPM· 3:25Recommended
Practice Play
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drumkit
93%5 tracks · 7,964 notes · E minor · 210 BPM· 3:27
Practice Play
Guitar 1 / Eric Peterson
Guitar 2 / Alex Skolnick
Guitar 3 / Alex's overdub
Bass / Greg Christian
Drumkit
90%5 tracks · 5,294 notes · C major · 210 BPM· 2:26partial
Practice Play
Drum Intro
Intro
Bridge
1st. Verse
Chorus
2nd. Verse
Chorus
2nd. Bridge
3rd. Verse
Guitar Solo
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Guitar 3
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —5 tracks · 3:25

About this song

First Strike Is Deadly by Testament, around 210 BPM, 4/4 time. This 5-track arrangement runs 3:25 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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BassAdvanced
7.12 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
12.05 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
9.62 notes/sec

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