you’ll only find this kind of shredding
in heavy metal welcome to watchmojo.com
and today we’re counting down the top 10
heavy metal guitar riffs for this list
we’ve chosen one song for artists and
stuck to what we felt were their most
signature guitar riffs we’ve also
excluded instrumentals number 10
Holy Diver idea
the slow intro make contrast starkly
with the rest of the song but it
perfectly sets the mood and pace for
holy divers hard-hitting and heavy riffs
the title track and lead single from
Dios debut also introduced the world to
ax man Vivian Campbell whose guitar
skills spawned other popular riffs on
deals later albums like on the last in
line
number nine ace of spades by Motorhead’s
we need proof that Motorhead are the
originators of speed metals look no
further from the band’s definitive
anthem
after Lemmy starts things off with his
distorted bass lines were catapulted
into a hard-and-fast ride that ends
almost as abruptly as it begins
thanks to an unforgettable intro and its
sheer power Ace of Spades also planted
the seed for the foundations of thrash
metal
the law number 8 breaking the law by
Judas Priest by combining the double
guitar style of KK downing and Glenn
Tipton with Rob Halford theatrical
vocals these metal gods make us want to
break the law with them
the British steal songs opening riff
draws you in and doesn’t let go till the
end its energy and pulsing chorus make
this song classic Judas Priest though
the band also got us hooked with their
guitar work on painkillers
number seven melt for war by Pantera
with a parent album called Vulgar
Display of power it’s no under mouth of
war is so intense
the group metal track comes out you full
force and showcases the guitar talents
of Dimebag Darrell and the rest of
Pantera in the process these pioneers of
the new wave of American heavy metal are
also known for riffs and songs like walk
and Cowboys from Hell
number six raining blood by Slayer
featuring a big bad intro and a riff
every metalhead knows raining blood
helps slayer define thrash metal for
decades to come
thanks to Jeff Hanuman’s and Kerry Kings
dual guitar sound the track is a fiery
but appropriate conclusion to rain and
blood
it’s speed and aggression have also made
it a live staple those seasons in the
abyss also produced several complex
lyrics
number five Master of Puppets by
Metallica
Enter Sandman instigated their
mainstream popularity but it was the
fast-paced and intricate compositions on
Master of Puppets
that positioned Metallica as one of
thrash metals big four
this was due in large part to the
album’s only single and title track
enhanced by James Hetfield and Kirk
Hammett guitar abilities this song
features the quintessential Metallica
riff and is often considered one of
heavy metals finest tunes
number four holy wars the punishment due
by Megadeth
despite multiple lineup changes Megadeth
has ensured it’s still a force in metal
today because of Dave Mustaine z’
characteristic vocals and the band’s
complex instrumentals
their knack for guitar is particularly
evident in holy wars frantic opening
riff though the tempo slows down the
song ultimately distinguishes itself
with its speed and intensity other
standout Megadeth riffs include symphony
of destruction and tornado of sold
number three trooper by Iron Maiden
Dave Murray and Adrian Smith joined
forces for the unparalleled grip that
keeps this song marching along
while they harmonize their guitars Bruce
Dickinson Steve Harris and Nicko McBrain
bring the rest of the track to life and
produce a heavy-metal classic
with the riffs and hard-rocking sound
have run to the hills’ and wasted years
Iron Maiden also spearheaded the new
wave of British metal
number two paranoid by Black Sabbath
Ironman may have the cult status and
association with a popular Marvel
superhero
but it’s paranoid that sighted time and
time again is essential to heavy-metal
Tony Iommi’s dynamic riffs meld
flawlessly with Ozzy’s trademark vocals
and geezer Butler’s tormented lyrics to
create a dark and heavy blues rock sound
unlike anything heard before with work
like that black sabbath’s set the
blueprint for the genre and countless
subgenres with their music
number one crazy train by Ozzy Osbourne
you’d be hard-pressed to find a metal
fan that doesn’t recognize the Prince of
Darkness first solo single
what makes it so memorable as randy
rhoads incomparable guitar technique as
shown by his use of the full minor scale
in the main riff but let’s not forget
his mean guitar so though he’s
contributed several other notable riffs
to Ozzy’s repertoire crazy train remains
the godfather of heavy metals signature
anthem
do you agree with our list what’s your
favorite heavy metal rip if you didn’t
find the one you’re looking for
make sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
for a top ten hard rock guitar riffs
in heavy metal welcome to watchmojo.com
and today we’re counting down the top 10
heavy metal guitar riffs for this list
we’ve chosen one song for artists and
stuck to what we felt were their most
signature guitar riffs we’ve also
excluded instrumentals number 10
Holy Diver idea
the slow intro make contrast starkly
with the rest of the song but it
perfectly sets the mood and pace for
holy divers hard-hitting and heavy riffs
the title track and lead single from
Dios debut also introduced the world to
ax man Vivian Campbell whose guitar
skills spawned other popular riffs on
deals later albums like on the last in
line
number nine ace of spades by Motorhead’s
we need proof that Motorhead are the
originators of speed metals look no
further from the band’s definitive
anthem
after Lemmy starts things off with his
distorted bass lines were catapulted
into a hard-and-fast ride that ends
almost as abruptly as it begins
thanks to an unforgettable intro and its
sheer power Ace of Spades also planted
the seed for the foundations of thrash
metal
the law number 8 breaking the law by
Judas Priest by combining the double
guitar style of KK downing and Glenn
Tipton with Rob Halford theatrical
vocals these metal gods make us want to
break the law with them
the British steal songs opening riff
draws you in and doesn’t let go till the
end its energy and pulsing chorus make
this song classic Judas Priest though
the band also got us hooked with their
guitar work on painkillers
number seven melt for war by Pantera
with a parent album called Vulgar
Display of power it’s no under mouth of
war is so intense
the group metal track comes out you full
force and showcases the guitar talents
of Dimebag Darrell and the rest of
Pantera in the process these pioneers of
the new wave of American heavy metal are
also known for riffs and songs like walk
and Cowboys from Hell
number six raining blood by Slayer
featuring a big bad intro and a riff
every metalhead knows raining blood
helps slayer define thrash metal for
decades to come
thanks to Jeff Hanuman’s and Kerry Kings
dual guitar sound the track is a fiery
but appropriate conclusion to rain and
blood
it’s speed and aggression have also made
it a live staple those seasons in the
abyss also produced several complex
lyrics
number five Master of Puppets by
Metallica
Enter Sandman instigated their
mainstream popularity but it was the
fast-paced and intricate compositions on
Master of Puppets
that positioned Metallica as one of
thrash metals big four
this was due in large part to the
album’s only single and title track
enhanced by James Hetfield and Kirk
Hammett guitar abilities this song
features the quintessential Metallica
riff and is often considered one of
heavy metals finest tunes
number four holy wars the punishment due
by Megadeth
despite multiple lineup changes Megadeth
has ensured it’s still a force in metal
today because of Dave Mustaine z’
characteristic vocals and the band’s
complex instrumentals
their knack for guitar is particularly
evident in holy wars frantic opening
riff though the tempo slows down the
song ultimately distinguishes itself
with its speed and intensity other
standout Megadeth riffs include symphony
of destruction and tornado of sold
number three trooper by Iron Maiden
Dave Murray and Adrian Smith joined
forces for the unparalleled grip that
keeps this song marching along
while they harmonize their guitars Bruce
Dickinson Steve Harris and Nicko McBrain
bring the rest of the track to life and
produce a heavy-metal classic
with the riffs and hard-rocking sound
have run to the hills’ and wasted years
Iron Maiden also spearheaded the new
wave of British metal
number two paranoid by Black Sabbath
Ironman may have the cult status and
association with a popular Marvel
superhero
but it’s paranoid that sighted time and
time again is essential to heavy-metal
Tony Iommi’s dynamic riffs meld
flawlessly with Ozzy’s trademark vocals
and geezer Butler’s tormented lyrics to
create a dark and heavy blues rock sound
unlike anything heard before with work
like that black sabbath’s set the
blueprint for the genre and countless
subgenres with their music
number one crazy train by Ozzy Osbourne
you’d be hard-pressed to find a metal
fan that doesn’t recognize the Prince of
Darkness first solo single
what makes it so memorable as randy
rhoads incomparable guitar technique as
shown by his use of the full minor scale
in the main riff but let’s not forget
his mean guitar so though he’s
contributed several other notable riffs
to Ozzy’s repertoire crazy train remains
the godfather of heavy metals signature
anthem
do you agree with our list what’s your
favorite heavy metal rip if you didn’t
find the one you’re looking for
make sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
for a top ten hard rock guitar riffs
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