39 Best Drop-B Songs
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“Wrong Side Of Heaven” by Five Finger Death Punch
For many people, Five Finger Death Punch represents to rock what modern pop-country artists resemble to country. Despite this, Five Finger Death Punch has a massive following.
While mainstream accessibility likely plays the biggest role in this, so too, do the band’s calls to action. Their track, Wrong Side Of Heaven, calls attention (yet again) to the US armed forces and rampant homelessness.
“Hell Above” by Pierce The Veil
Pierce The Veil’s track Hell Above somehow manages to blend hardcore music with vintage video game music characteristics. The song is almost raw from the start, primarily from the delivery of screaming vocals.
However, once the song kicks in, it’s almost as if you’re engulfed in 8-bit flames. Playing the lead melody in this song will require you to get used to some syncopation.
“It’s Not Safe To Swim Today” by Veil Of Maya
In dire need of practicing melodic metal guitar soloing techniques? Veil Of Maya’s track, It’s Not Safe To Swim Today is diverse and has a little bit of everything technique-wise.
This is one of those songs that will likely require a massive amount of hours to master completely. Be patient and tread especially carefully if you don’t already have the song’s various techniques in your skill set.
“Dead Memories” by Slipknot
Somebody recently told me that they were ridiculed because “it wasn’t cool to listen to Slipknot back in the day”. And really, it was only until the last decade that the band was more accepted on a wider spectrum.
However, just because this group is extremely mainstream doesn’t mean that there isn’t something of musical value present. This song has a great blend of easy parts mixed with a little bit of spiciness to keep things interesting.
“Romance Is Dead” by Parkway Drive
The early 2000s were one of the greatest times to be in a band if you played heavy music. This is also the year that Parkway Drive released its debut album full of classic tracks like Romance Is Dead.
Parkway Drive seemed to have decent crossover success with those who were into metalcore and emo. In a way, the group helped to set a precedent formula that many bands would follow and adapt for themselves.
“Comatose” by Skillet
Skillet is one of those bands that always seemed to be on the fringes of mainstream popularity. If you didn’t know any better, you would have never guessed this group played religious music.
The group has always seemed to have relevance, though the early 2000s were especially kind to them. Comatose is a standard rock song for its time, played primarily with basic power chords.
Out of all of the songs on this list, this is one of the easier selections. If you’re more of a beginner, this could be an easier starting point when learning these songs.
“Worm” by Audioslave
Supergroup rock bands are often only good on paper but Audioslave just makes practical sense with results to show. Combining 4 different 1990s alternative rock icons paid off by accenting everybody’s strengths.
Their song, Worm, is a very fun track if you’re seeking a riff-heavy rock song at a reasonable tempo. Because Tom Morello is on the guitar, you should be prepared to use every guitar pedal in your arsenal.
“Blank Space” by I Prevail
Playing cover songs is usually only worth anyone’s time if the performers play the song in their own signature way. I Prevail chose to do this very thing when they recorded their own version of Blank Space (by Taylor Swift).
If you think about it, taking this approach is incredibly smart. By covering a popular song, fans of 2 polarizing genres meet in the middle to share some common ground.
“Don’t Pray For Me” by Asking Alexandria
Asking Alexandria has had a tenuous career full of releases that have become genre classics. For a wide swath of the band’s fanbase, their 3rd album (From Death To Destiny) ranks as the best.
The song, Don’t Pray For Me is one song that seems to be a favorite amongst many. If you can keep a consistent rhythm, there’s a fair chance you might have an easy go of this song.
“Which Will” by Nick Drake
In an article dominated by heavy bands, it’s probably a massive surprise to see Nick Drake mentioned here. If you’re unfamiliar, Nick Drake was active in the early 1970s with a career cut short by his unfortunate death.
While he was only reasonably successful then, today, he’s considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time. The age of the internet has made his music much easier to access, with audiences of generations not originally likely.
His standout album (at least for me) is Pink Moon, which features some of his most honest and meditative work. It also contains some of the most mind-boggling acoustic guitar playing you’ll hear in a singer-songwriter format.
The track, Which Will, is a prime example of what you’ll find on Pink Moon. His vocals are perfectly matched to the lower tuning he has employed here.
If you do attempt this, take note that it utilizes a Drop-B tuning variation unlike anything else in this article.
“Bury Me In Smoke” by Down
Down is one of those groups that probably wasn’t on your radar unless you were looking beyond mainstream metal. Though they are a supergroup of sorts, the band isn’t necessarily as successful as the members’ associated groups.
With that being said, Down has released some classic albums, particularly in the latter half of the 1990s. The track, Bury Me In Smoke is a steady rocker from the band’s debut album.
“The Vengeful One” by Disturbed
Disturbed has been at the forefront of 2000s rock music since the beginning of the new millennium. The band has seemingly always been a presence on mainstream outlets, with a dedicated and loyal fanbase as well.
Disturbed was never the heaviest band, but the use of Drop-B in The Vengeful One adds some gravity. Any beginner will be able to field this track but be prepared to practice your palm-muting.
“Maggie’s Farm” by Rage Against The Machine
If you need proof that Bob Dylan was always ahead of his time, listen to his lyrics. Take the song, Maggie’s Farm, for instance, which just about any person who works for a living can relate to.
Don’t let the examples of working on a farm fool you or think that the song is outdated. Dylan penned these words to transcend the times as well as any song Woody Guthrie ever wrote.
If you needed proof, you can be certain Rage Against The Machine wouldn’t release their own cover of the song. As a band, Rage Against The Machine is all about pointing out things that are too relevant to ignore.
Unlike the original version by Bob Dylan, Rage Against The Machine has put its own spin on this track. Along with the sound in general, one of the notable differences is the usage of the Drop-B guitar tuning.
