At The Gates #atthegates #tabs #guitarcover #deathmetal #riffs - Blinded By Fear - Guitar Tab

About Blinded By Fear

Few songs in Death Metal demand this much from a rhythm guitarist right out of the gate. "Blinded By Fear" by At The Gates runs at 180 BPM in D Standard tuning, and keeping that tempo tight across its relentless down-picked riffs is the central challenge here. The low D on the sixth string gives the main riff a darker, heavier center of gravity than standard tuning would, so make sure your guitar is properly set up for the drop in tension before you start. The key of E minor anchors the melodic material, and you will notice the riffs lean hard on that low root with short chromatic moves that need clean left-hand muting to avoid turning into mud at speed. Start well below 180 BPM and use the Practice Toolbar to loop the densest passages slowed down until each note speaks clearly, then build back up to tempo gradually. Right-hand endurance and pick consistency are what separates a sloppy run-through from a convincing performance of this track.

• Running at 180 BPM in D Standard tuning, this song puts serious demands on picking-hand endurance and consistent down-picking technique.
• The lower string tension of D Standard gives the core riffs a heavier feel, but also requires precise left-hand muting to keep notes defined.
• Chromatic passing movements in the riff construction are a key detail to practise slowly before attempting full-speed runs.