Shadowlands is a powerful and enigmatic metal track performed by Metallica, diving deep into the realms of the unknown and the dark corners of the subconscious. With its haunting riffs and compelling lyrics, this song captures the essence of mystery and the quest for answers in the face of life's most elusive questions.
Verse 1:
In the depths where the light fades
Whispered secrets intertwine
Shadows dance in dark cascades
A haunted path where dreams align
Pre-Chorus:
Whispers calling, can you hear?
Voices from the void appear
Chorus:
Into the Shadowlands we tread
Where the fears and ghosts are fed
Lost in echoes of the unknown
Facing demons, all alone
Verse 2:
Chaos reigns in the hidden night
Masked figures in silence creep
Eyes that gleam with ethereal light
Where ancient souls forever weep
Pre-Chorus:
Whispers calling, can you hear?
Voices from the void appear
Chorus:
Into the Shadowlands we tread
Where the fears and ghosts are fed
Lost in echoes of the unknown
Facing demons, all alone
Bridge:
Broken chains and shattered dreams
Truth is never what it seems
Bound by fate, the path unfolds
In the darkness, stories told
Solo:
[Instrumental guitar solo]
Chorus:
Into the Shadowlands we tread
Where the fears and ghosts are fed
Lost in echoes of the unknown
Facing demons, all alone
Outro:
In the shadows, we are bound
Silent whispers, haunting sound
Endless journey through the night
Seeking answers out of sight
Verse 1:
Am F
In the depths where the light fades
C G
Whispered secrets intertwine
Am F
Shadows dance in dark cascades
C G
A haunted path where dreams align
Pre-Chorus:
Dm Am
Whispers calling, can you hear?
G F
Voices from the void appear
Chorus:
C G
Into the Shadowlands we tread
Am F
Where the fears and ghosts are fed
C G
Lost in echoes of the unknown
Am F
Facing demons, all alone
Verse 2:
Am F
Chaos reigns in the hidden night
C G
Masked figures in silence creep
Am F
Eyes that gleam with ethereal light
C G
Where ancient souls forever weep
Pre-Chorus:
Dm Am
Whispers calling, can you hear?
G F
Voices from the void appear
Chorus:
C G
Into the Shadowlands we tread
Am F
Where the fears and ghosts are fed
C G
Lost in echoes of the unknown
Am F
Facing demons, all alone
Bridge:
Dm F
Broken chains and shattered dreams
C G
Truth is never what it seems
Dm F
Bound by fate, the path unfolds
C G
In the darkness, stories told
Solo:
[Instrumental guitar solo]
Chorus:
C G
Into the Shadowlands we tread
Am F
Where the fears and ghosts are fed
C G
Lost in echoes of the unknown
Am F
Facing demons, all alone
Outro:
Am F
In the shadows, we are bound
C G
Silent whispers, haunting sound
Am F
Endless journey through the night
C G
Seeking answers out of sight
Am | F | C | G
Kick-Snare - Bass - -| Kick-Snare - - | Kick-Snare - - | Kick-Snare - -
1 & 2 & | 3 & 4| 1 & 2| 3 & 4
x x x x x x x
Am | F | C | G
Kick-Snare - Bass - -| Kick-Snare - - | Kick-Snare - - | Kick-Snare - -
1 & 2 & | 3 & 4| 1 & 2| 3 & 4
x x x x x x x Dm | Am | G | F
Kick-Snare - Bass - | - Snare - | - Snare - | Kick-Snare - -
1 & 2 & | 3 & | 1 & | 3 & 4 &
x x x x x x C | G | Am | F
Kick-Snare - | Kick-Snare - | Kick-Snare - | Kick-Snare -
1 & 2 & | 3 & 4 | 1 & 2 | 3 & 4
x x x x x x x
C | G | Am | F
Kick-Snare - | Kick-Snare - | Kick-Snare - | Kick-Snare -
1 & 2 & | 3 & 4 | 1 & 2 | 3 & 4
x x x x x x x Dm | F | C | G
Kick-Snare - | Kick-Snare | Kick-Snare | Kick-Snare
1 & 2 & | 3 & | 1 & 2 | 3 & 4
x x x x x x x x
Dm | F | C | G
Kick-Snare - | Kick-Snare | Kick-Snare | Kick-Snare
1 & 2 & | 3 & 4 | 1 & 2 | 3 & 4
x x x x x x x x [Follow the Verse structure for the rhythm section supporting the solo] Am | F | C | G
Kick-Snare - Bass | Kick-Snare - | Kick-Snare - | Kick-Snare -
1 & 2 & 3 | 4 & 1 & | 2 & 3 | 4 &
x x x x x x x x x x
Am | F | C | G
Kick-Snare - Bass - | Kick-Snare - | Kick-Snare - | Kick-Snare -
1 & 2 & | 3 & 4 | 1 & 2 | 3 & 4
x x x x x x x x xKeep the drums driving but maintain space for the guitars and lyrics to flow effectively. The haunting, dark tone should come through with steady, deliberate beats accentuating the song's metal essence.
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