Adam D. and Joel Stroetzel of Killswitch Engage teach you how to play their righteously reverent cover of Dio’s classic ‘Holy Diver.’ Both Adam and Joel are tuned to Drop-C [C G C F A D] for this example.
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Adam D.: This is our new intro for it that we’re starting to play live. We’re thinking it really has an impact with the kids. [laughs]

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