Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Heavy Metal” by Judas Priest.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Ram It Down (1988)
Ram It Down pulled back from the synth-heavy approach of Turbo and returned to a harder sound, though it is generally considered a workmanlike rather than exceptional entry in their catalog. It served as a course correction heading into the Painkiller era.
All of Ram It DownJudas Priest
Judas Priest are a heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. They helped define the sound and look of heavy metal through the late 1970s and 1980s, building a catalog of hard-riffing records with Rob Halford's wide-ranging vocals at the center. Over more than five decades they have gone through lineup changes and stylistic shifts but remained one of the most influential acts in the genre.
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Good to know
What key is "Heavy Metal" in?
"Heavy Metal" by Judas Priest is in D♭ major.
What is the tempo of "Heavy Metal"?
"Heavy Metal" plays at around 136 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Heavy Metal"?
The core progression is F♯, G, E, A, B, and Em, built around the D♭ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Heavy Metal"?
The recording features distorted electric guitars, drums, bass guitar, and vocals.
Can I get "Heavy Metal" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Heavy Metal" by Judas Priest, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Heavy Metal" bass guitar tabs easy to play?
"Heavy Metal" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 136 BPM in D♭ major with 11 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Heavy Metal" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Heavy Metal" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Heavy Metal" on?
"Heavy Metal" appears on Ram It Down (1988).
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