Hallowed Be Thy Name

by Iron Maiden

🔥 Metal
Difficulty ★★★★☆
Tuning Standard
Capo None

The galloping intro riff from Iron Maiden's 1982 classic. The descending arpeggiated pattern over Em builds tension before the song erupts into full gallop. One of metal's greatest openings.

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