Preview of the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement for “Hellrider” by Judas Priest.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Angel of Retribution (2005)
Angel of Retribution marked Rob Halford's return to the band after more than a decade away, and the reunion generated considerable excitement among longtime fans. The album plays to the classic Judas Priest strengths, favoring traditional heavy metal over experimentation.
All of Angel of RetributionJudas Priest
Judas Priest are a heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. They helped define the sound and look of heavy metal through the late 1970s and 1980s, building a catalog of hard-riffing records with Rob Halford's wide-ranging vocals at the center. Over more than five decades they have gone through lineup changes and stylistic shifts but remained one of the most influential acts in the genre.
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Good to know
What key is "Hellrider" in?
"Hellrider" by Judas Priest is in E♭ minor.
What is the tempo of "Hellrider"?
"Hellrider" plays at around 158 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Hellrider"?
The core progression is E♭m, C♯, B, Bmaj7, F♯, and B♭m, built around the E♭ minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "Hellrider"?
The recording features distorted electric guitars, drums, bass guitar, and vocals.
Can I get "Hellrider" drums sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement of "Hellrider" by Judas Priest, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Hellrider" drums sheet music easy to play?
"Hellrider" drums sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 158 BPM in E♭ minor with 18 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Hellrider" drums sheet music?
Yes. The beginner drums sheet music for "Hellrider" 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 "Hellrider" on?
"Hellrider" appears on Angel of Retribution (2005).
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