Revill 2017: "['Holy Diver' uses] a much slower and simpler version of a gallop rhythm is in the verse riff"; "This version [used in 'Raining Blood'] is commonly known as the Reverse Gallop" Revill, Simon (April 13, 2017). "Gallop Rhythms for Heavy Metal Guitar, Part 1". Guitarworld.com. Retrieved May 29, 2019.