Avenged Sevenfold – Shepherd of Fire

Shepherd Of Fire drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Arin Ilejay's drum part on Avenged Sevenfold's “Shepherd Of Fire”, from the album Hail To The King (2013). Every groove and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Shepherd Of Fire drum sheet music

“Shepherd Of Fire” opens Hail To The King, Avenged Sevenfold’s 2013 album that went to number one in the US and UK. The album was inspired by classic heavy metal, and this song’s slow, epic build sets the tone.

The drums are heavy and epic, with powerful grooves and a dramatic build. The part rewards power and consistency more than speed, making it great for metal drummers working on a big, steady sound.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Shepherd Of Fire drum transcription comes from the original recording. Instead of an approximate groove with a couple of fills, you get the whole drum part – so if you need Shepherd Of Fire drum notes that sound like the record when you play them, this is the version to use.

The sheet music is professionally engraved and easy to read on a music stand or on a tablet. Each part of the song is clearly labelled, and repeats with first- and second-time endings keep the layout compact, so you spend less time turning pages and more time playing.

Song facts

• Artist: Avenged Sevenfold
• Album: Hail To The King (2013)
• Drummer: Arin Ilejay
• Style: heavy metal

What you get

Your Shepherd Of Fire drum sheet music download includes:

• The full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording
• Clearly labelled song sections
• Professionally engraved, print-ready PDF
• Instant download after purchase

How to practise Shepherd Of Fire on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Shepherd Of Fire:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the build from the intro.
2. Practise the grooves slowly. Keep them heavy and even.
3. Focus on consistency. Make every hit the same strength.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the riffs.
6. Record yourself. Check the groove stays steady.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Shepherd Of Fire by ear or from a free tab usually means guessing the details – which fill goes where, what the hi-hat is doing, how a section ends. Accurate sheet music takes the guesswork out: the rhythms are exact, the song structure is clear, and you can focus on playing instead of decoding.

Who is this sheet music for?

This sheet music suits intermediate metal drummers and Avenged Sevenfold fans and cover bands.

About Arin Ilejay

Arin Ilejay was Avenged Sevenfold’s drummer from 2011 to 2014 and played on Hail To The King.

More Avenged Sevenfold drum sheet music

Other Avenged Sevenfold songs in the store: Nightmare and So Far Away. See them all on the Avenged Sevenfold drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Shepherd Of Fire drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill, as heard on Hail To The King.

Is Shepherd Of Fire drum sheet music a tab or real notation?

It is real drum notation on a five-line staff, the standard way drum parts are written. If you are used to tabs, it is worth the switch – notation shows the rhythm exactly, which tabs can’t.

How is the sheet music delivered?

As a PDF download. The link shows up as soon as you complete checkout and is emailed to you as well.

What level is Shepherd Of Fire on drums?

Intermediate – the grooves are heavy but not extremely fast.

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