What metal bands use Drop C tuning?

Loads of metal and sludge bands use Drop C tuning like Converge, Sleep, High on Fire, Deftones, Mastodon, The Sword, August Burns Red, Stoned Jesus, and Ministry to name just a few…

What songs can I play in drop C?

List of Drop C Tuning Songs

Tears Don’t Fall by Bullet For My Valentine.
Marigold by Periphery.
Animal I Have Become by Three Days Grace.
My Curse by Killswitch Engage.
Chop Suey!
Blew by Nirvana.
Heart Burst Into Fire by Bullet For My Valentine.
Oblivion by Mastodon.

What bands use C standard tuning?

Used by

Abysmal Dawn.
The Absence.
Acid Bath.
Acid King.
Akercocke.
Alestorm.
Al-Namrood.
Amaranthe (this tuning and drop B-flat used on their first two studio albums)

What bands use drop tuning?

List of bands who use drop A tuning

Abominable Putridity – list of tabs.
Amon Amarth – list of tabs.
Attack Attack! – list of tabs.
Blotted Science – list of tabs.
Breakdown of Sanity – list of tabs.
Bring Me the Horizon – list of tabs.
Carnifex – list of tabs.
Chelsea Grin – list of tabs.

Why do bands drop tune?

For bands that have iconic songs that fans expect to hear “exactly like the record”, once the singer can’t hit the notes, they have to tune down (because usually the parts rely on open strings on guitar and it just won’t sound the same if you just play it down a half step).

Will Drop C tuning damage my guitar?

Its not bad for your guitar if its setup right. If you plan to keep it in drop c, you would probably want to put a bit heavier strings on it and make a truss rod adjustment. Just depends on how the neck reacts over time with the new strings/tuning. Nothing that is going to ruin your guitar however.

What is standard C tuning?

C tuning is a type of guitar tuning. The strings of the guitar are tuned two whole steps lower than standard tuning. The resulting notes can be described most commonly as C-F-A♯-D♯-G-C or C-F-B♭-E♭-G-C. The tuning is commonly used by metal and hard rock artists to achieve a heavier, deeper sound.

What is the best tuning for death metal?

For death metal, I prefer D or C. Cynic play in standard, though, and they’re kickass. Maybe you could try something original and tune to an open tuning. Open C is fun, and so is Open D and Open Dm.

Are there any bands that play Drop C?

Bands who cant’t tune thier guitars. j/k . Queens of the Stone Age tune down 2 steps to C, but not drop-C It Dies Today. Most of the songs on The Caitiff Choir are drop C, with the exception of “Enjoy the Silence.” With the exception fo their new album bodom generally play in straight 1 step down (d tuning).

Are there any metalcore songs in Drop C?

A lot of mid-2000s (or even later) metalcore songs were written in drop C (e.g. AILD, It Dies Today, ABR, KsE, even ADTR). You have tons of songs at your fingertips in this tuning. Just remember to have fun with it! August Burns Red: Marianas Trench, Whitewashed, Internal Cannon, The Wake, Spirit Breaker.

What kind of guitar tuning is Drop C?

Drop C tuning is technically an alternative guitar tuning where at least one string has been lowered to a C, but most commonly refers to CGCFAD, which can be described as D tuning with a 6th string dropped to C, or drop D tuning transposed down a whole step. Because of its heavier tone, it is most commonly used in rock and heavy metal music.

What are some good songs by Drop C?

August Burns Red: Marianas Trench, Whitewashed, Internal Cannon, The Wake, Spirit Breaker. Beartooth: The Lines, Beaten in Lips BMTH: The House of Wolves, Crucify Me, Fuck. OM&M: Bones Exposed, Feels like Forever. Royal Blood(More hard rock): Better Strangers, Little Monster. Drop C is great!