Best Keys to Write a Metal Song In

The items in this list have been selected by the author of the list for you to vote and comment on.
The Top Ten
1 E minor

The open e power chord has great resonance, as well as the palm muted E being the foundation of so many great thrash songs, and others.

2 F# minor

Dave Mustaine's favorite key, and I can see why. Chugging an F# as well as going back to open E is a great way to write a riff

3 D minor

Because of Drop D and D tuning, the most savage and powerful key on this list. The best metal key.

4 A minor

The second most resonant bar chord is A, and chugging an A string can get some really cool sonic properties.

5 B minor

Chugging the 7th fret on the guitar (e string) gets some really tightand precise picking sounds, with a very sad and emotional soloing key.

6 Eb minor

The easiest key to sing in, and also, like e minor, just tuned down half a step.

7 C# minor

Drop C#, like Drop D, just tuned down half a step.

8 C minor

The most common key besides C major. Easiest to play on the piano.

My favorite key to write in is actually G minor, the dominant key of C minor. These keys are very close to each other, so this one gets my vote.

9 Ab Minor
10 A Major

Some really cool things could happen with A major