Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Empty Promises” by Black Label Society.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Catacombs of the Black Vatican (2014)
The ninth studio album, notable for debuting at number five on the Billboard 200 and reaching number one on the Top Rock Albums chart. It features former Breaking Benjamin drummer Chad Szeliga and moves between aggressive riff-driven tracks and stripped-back, quieter moments.
All of Catacombs of the Black VaticanBlack Label Society
Black Label Society is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1998 by guitarist and vocalist Zakk Wylde, who also served as Ozzy Osbourne's lead guitarist for many years. The band plays a mix of crushing heavy metal and blues-influenced hard rock, with Wylde's guitar work sitting at the center of everything they do. Over more than two decades they have put out twelve studio albums and built a devoted following around their reputation for heavy, uncompromising live shows.
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Good to know
What key is "Empty Promises" in?
"Empty Promises" by Black Label Society is in A major.
What is the tempo of "Empty Promises"?
"Empty Promises" plays at around 125 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Empty Promises"?
The core progression is Dm, C, A♭maj7, F, G, and E, built around the A major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Empty Promises"?
The recording features distorted electric guitars, driving bassline, acoustic drum kit, clean electric guitar, and subtle synth pads.
Can I get a piano roll for "Empty Promises"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Empty Promises" by Black Label Society into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Empty Promises" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Empty Promises" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 125 BPM in A major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Empty Promises" on?
"Empty Promises" appears on Catacombs of the Black Vatican (2014).
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Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?
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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.
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How accurate is the transcription?
It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.
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