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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Battering Ram" by Black Label Society, in C♯ minor at about 158 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Battering Ram" by Black Label Society

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Battering Ram” by Black Label Society.

Battering Ram by Black Label Society
Bass Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The bass guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genremetal · hardcore · thrash
Moodaggressive · intense · relentless
Signaturethrash metal assault with hardcore ferocity
C minor
Key
158
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Cm7
D
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusInstrumentalSoloBreakdownOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitars
fast, palm‑muted riffs and soaring lead lines
driving bass guitar
tight, syncopated low end anchoring the rhythm
acoustic drum kit
rapid double‑kick patterns, tight snare, and cymbal crashes
harsh male vocals
gritty, shouted delivery with a raw edge
guitar solo
high‑velocity shredding with aggressive bends and tremolo picking
breakdown section
slower, chugging riff with pounding drums and guttural vocal shouts
Album & artist
ALBUM

1919★Eternal (2002)

Dedicated to Zakk Wylde's late father, this studio album carries a personal weight alongside its heavy riffing. It remains one of the more emotionally direct records in the band's catalog.

All of 1919★Eternal
Artist

Black Label Society

Black Label Society is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1998 by guitarist and vocalist Zakk Wylde, who also served as Ozzy Osbourne's lead guitarist for many years. The band plays a mix of crushing heavy metal and blues-influenced hard rock, with Wylde's guitar work sitting at the center of everything they do. Over more than two decades they have put out twelve studio albums and built a devoted following around their reputation for heavy, uncompromising live shows.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Battering Ram" in?

"Battering Ram" by Black Label Society is in C♯ minor.

What is the tempo of "Battering Ram"?

"Battering Ram" plays at around 158 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Battering Ram"?

The core progression is C♯m7 and D, built around the C♯ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Battering Ram"?

The recording features distorted electric guitars, driving bass guitar, acoustic drum kit, harsh male vocals, guitar solo, and breakdown section.

Can I get "Battering Ram" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Battering Ram" by Black Label Society, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Battering Ram" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Battering Ram" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 158 BPM in C♯ minor with 2 core chords, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Battering Ram" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Battering Ram" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Battering Ram" on?

"Battering Ram" appears on 1919★Eternal (2002).

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