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About Panic Attack

"Panic Attack" from Judas Priest's 2024 album Invincible Shield is a straight-ahead Heavy Metal track that rewards players who can lock in tight rhythm work at 120 BPM. Running in E minor on a standard E tuning, the song sits in comfortable but demanding territory for metal guitarists: the open low E string is your friend, but palm-muted gallops and power-chord shifts need to be precise and punchy. The real challenge is keeping your picking hand consistent while the chord voicings move around the neck, so isolate those transitions and use the Practice Toolbar to loop them slowed down until the changes feel automatic. Lead phrasing in the Priest style leans on minor pentatonic runs with bends and fast picking, so if a lick trips you up, looping it slowed down is the fastest way to clean it up. Focus on tone and attack, since sloppy picking gets exposed quickly at this tempo.

  • The song is in E minor on E Standard tuning, making open-position power chords and low-string riffing central to the rhythm guitar approach.
  • At 120 BPM, palm-muted gallop patterns demand consistent right-hand control, so practise the picking motion in isolation before adding chord changes.
  • Lead guitar in the Judas Priest style typically combines minor pentatonic runs with controlled string bends, requiring accurate intonation and pick precision.

How to Play Panic Attack

Tuning: E Standard · Key: E minor · Tempo: 120 BPM

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 120 BPM to build it up to tempo.

Gibson Flying V
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Gibson Flying V

Richie Faulkner's weapon of choice, the Flying V's aggressive body shape matches Judas Priest's metal aesthetic while its mahogany construction and fast neck enable his lead-heavy playing style. The V's natural sustain and tonal balance cut through stadium mixes with the same clarity that defines modern Priest.

Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

Glenn Tipton's signature tone comes from cranking the JCM800's preamp to 7-8 for tight, aggressive crunch that retains note clarity even at extreme volumes. The JCM800's midrange-forward character is essential to Priest's riffs cutting through, unlike thrash bands that scoop mids.

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
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Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

Both Tipton and Downing added Dual Rectifiers to their rigs for added low-end thickness on rhythm parts, complementing the Marshall's midrange presence. The Rectifier's thick saturation anchors Priest's heavier sections without sacrificing articulation.

EMG 81
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EMG 81

Glenn Tipton's bridge pickup of choice since the mid-1980s, the EMG 81 delivers razor-sharp metal tone with controlled low-end and noise-free operation at high gain. Its tight, compressed attack is crucial for Priest's precise riffing and solos that demand clarity.

Seymour Duncan JB
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Seymour Duncan JB

A key component of Judas Priest's pre-1984 'British Steel' and 'Screaming for Vengeance' era tone, the JB's medium-hot output provides vintage aggression without the compressed attack of active pickups. This humbucker captures the raw, organic sustain that defined early Priest lead work.

DiMarzio Super Distortion
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DiMarzio Super Distortion

The Super Distortion bridges the gap between vintage and modern Priest sounds, offering hot output for aggressive leads while maintaining the midrange clarity that makes Priest's twin-guitar harmonies cut through live. It's the ideal passive alternative for recreating classic Priest tones.

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