Suno prompt for "Mudshovel" by Staind

The distinctive three-note bass line paired with rapidly ascending and descending natural harmonics on the guitar. Real tempo and key from published music data, plus a starter style field you can paste into Suno right now.

Tempo
108 BPM
Key
G# Minor
Genre
Nu metal
Energy
High
Length
4:42
Sub-genres
Alternative Metal, Post-Grunge

Starter Suno style prompt

Starter style field · 394 chars

Nu metal, Alternative Metal, Post-Grunge, 108 BPM, G# Minor, High energy, Heavy, syncopated, and driving with a distinct push-pull feel between the bass and the guitar harmonics, Tense, whispered verses escalating into aggressive, strained, and melodic shouting during the chorus, The distinctive three-note bass line paired with rapidly ascending and descending natural harmonics on the guitar

What makes it sound like that

Groove
Heavy, syncopated, and driving with a distinct push-pull feel between the bass and the guitar harmonics
Vocal
Tense, whispered verses escalating into aggressive, strained, and melodic shouting during the chorus
Emotional arc
Starts with a brooding, claustrophobic tension that builds into a cathartic, explosive release of frustration

Song structure

Intro16 barsEstablishes the signature bass line and harmonic guitar motif
Verse 132 barsTense, low-register vocal delivery over rhythmic guitar work
Chorus24 barsExplosive, high-energy melodic release
5 more sections in the full blueprint, with lyrics and per-section direction

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Full Style field under 1000 characters, bar-by-bar Lyrics field with section direction, exclusions and Suno v6 settings. Your first one is free, no card.

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FAQ

What BPM and key is "Mudshovel" by Staind?

"Mudshovel" by Staind runs at 108 BPM in G# Minor. Both values were sourced from published music data sites, not estimated.

How do I make a song like "Mudshovel" by Staind in Suno?

Put the tempo (108 BPM), key (G# Minor) and genre stack (Nu metal, Alternative Metal, Post-Grunge) at the front of Suno's Style field, then describe the groove and vocal delivery. Suno Prompt Machine builds the full Style and Lyrics fields from the track's real arrangement, with your first blueprint free.

What genre is "Mudshovel" by Staind?

"Mudshovel" by Staind is Nu metal, with elements of Alternative Metal, Post-Grunge.

Can I copy Staind's voice or lyrics in Suno?

No, and you shouldn't try. Naming artists in Suno is blocked. The working approach is to describe the sound in musical terms: tempo, key, groove, instrumentation and vocal style, then write original lyrics.

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