The Headless Children cover

Mean Man

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The Headless Children (1989)heavy metalHigh4:57SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: C majorestTempo: 170 BPMestTime signature: 3/8

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95%4 tracks · 7,625 notes · C major · 170 BPM· 4:57Recommended
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Intro
Riff
Verse
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Verse 2
Pre-chorus
Chorus
Guitar Solo 1
Bridge
Guitar Solo 2
Breakdown
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —4 tracks · 4:57

About this song

Mean Man by W.A.S.P. is in C major (estimated), around 170 BPM, 3/8 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:57 (Overdriven guitar, 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
5.11 notes/sec
DrumsAdvanced
7.93 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
6.98 notes/sec

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Intro
Verse
Chorus
Solo

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0:001:002:003:004:004:57
Intro0:00Verse0:34Pre-chorus0:57Chorus1:08Verse 21:36Pre-chorus1:59Chorus2:10Solo2:35Bridge2:46Solo2:58Breakdown3:20Chorus3:32Chorus3:54Solo4:05

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