Dream Theater - Pull Me Under - Guitar Tab

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Dream Theater - Pull Me Under - Guitar Tab

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Images and Words album cover
Images and Words
1992 8:14
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Pull Me Under


"Pull Me Under" is the debut single by Dream Theater from their 1992 album Images and Words. Widely regarded as the band's signature song, it gained extensive MTV rotation and was ranked No. 91 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest heavy metal songs. For electric guitarists, it offers a compelling mix of heavy riffing, dynamic shifts, and progressive song structures that make it both a technical challenge and a rewarding study in modern rock composition.

  • Released in 1992, it is Dream Theater's debut single and remains their most recognized track among new listeners.
  • Rolling Stone ranked it No. 91 on their list of the 100 greatest heavy metal songs — a rare honor for a prog-metal track.
  • The song blends heavy guitar riffs with progressive time signatures, making it an excellent study piece for intermediate to advanced players.
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