A Metal Chord Progressions

Song-ready progression options in A. Open each chord shape directly and practice with timing tools.

I5-bVII5-bVI5-bVII5

Heavy metal riff cycle with classic modal descent.

4 barsMetalA key

vi5-bVII5-I5-bVI5

Metalcore chorus shape with strong downbeat accents.

4 barsMetalA key

i-bVI-bVII-i

Melodic metal minor cycle with clear tonal center.

4 barsMetalA key

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