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Eddie Van Halen used it, Jimmy Page loved it, and all of your heavy metal heroes have tried it – drop D made drop-dead simple

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images "Heavy metal and drop D is a match made in heaven," Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil ...
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King’s X are one of rock’s most singular bands, and Ty Tabor is a master guitarist who fuses the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix in his supernova style

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Lisa Lake/Getty Images One of the most unique-sounding bands in rock, King’s X are known ...
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Basemental: Attention to detail sets new Taxidermists’ record ‘Tax’ apart

Much the of Taxidermists’ sound relies on McNamara’s melodic drumming and Handy’s shapeshifting drop D riffs. Together they create music that is both subtle and accessible. Where Honesty Box leaned ...
Rolling Stone

Soundgarden Unleash ‘Spoonman,’ ‘My Wave’ on ‘Fallon’

For “Spoonman,” the band was joined by Roots percussionist Frank Knuckles, who added rhythmic punctuation to their enveloping drop-D riffs and Matt Cameron’s booming toms. Frontman Chris Cornell does ...
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Watch Toyah & Robert Fripp cover Rage Against the Machine's "Killing in the Name"

This week Toyah & Robert Fripp are getting angry on their Sunday Lunch covers series, taking on Rage Against the Machine‘s fiery debut single from 1992, “Killing in the Name.” Robert has the drop-D ...