Intro (A Mixolydian riff at 144 BPM) Verse (groove based rhythm guitar with syncopation) Pre-Chorus (ascending chord variation) Chorus (uplifting melodic hook with flat 7 emphasis) Bridge (instrumental jam section) Solo (pentatonic mixed with Mixolydian phrasing) Final Chorus (bigger vocal harmonies) Outro (power chord accents)
Groove oriented heavy metal in A Mixolydian. Tempo 144 BPM. Strong rhythmic focus. Balanced aggression and melody. Lead guitar blending bluesy bends and modal phrasing.
Keep groove front and center.