Marduk - Sulphur Souls - Guitar Tab

About Sulphur Souls

At 180 BPM in Drop D, "Sulphur Souls" by Marduk sits squarely in the punishing end of Black Metal guitar playing. The lowered sixth string opens up heavy, fast power chords that are a core part of the genre's attack, and keeping those chord changes clean at this tempo is the real challenge. Tremolo picking is almost certainly in play across sections of this track, so right-hand endurance and pick control matter enormously. Drop D lets you bar a single finger across the bottom three strings for a full chord, which sounds simple but becomes a serious test of muscle memory and accuracy when you are pushing near 180 BPM. Use the Practice Toolbar to loop the densest riff sections at reduced speed, building up gradually before you attempt them at full pace. Getting the muted string separation right between riffs is what separates a sloppy run-through from something that actually locks in.

• Drop D tuning lets you play full power chords with a single-finger barre on the lowest three strings, which is essential for fast chord work at 180 BPM.
• Tremolo picking is a defining technique in tracks like this, demanding consistent pick angle and tight forearm control to stay accurate at high tempo.
• Looping the fastest riff passages slowed down using the Practice Toolbar will help you build the right-hand endurance this song requires before going full speed.