Mastering the Art of Metal Riffs
Metal music is known for its powerful and intricate riffs. These riffs often played on the electric guitar, are a defining feature of the genre. They provide the heavy driving force behind the music and are often what fans remember most about a song.
In this post, we’ve compiled a list of 10 easy metal riffs that are perfect for beginners. But before we dive into the tabs, let’s take a moment to understand what makes a great metal riff.
What Makes a Great Metal Riff?
A great metal riff is memorable and powerful, and sets the tone for the rest of the song. It should be catchy enough to stick in your head but complex enough to keep you interested. The best metal riffs often use a combination of power chords, palm muting, and fast-picking techniques.
Learning from the Masters
Each of the riffs in this list comes from a song by a master of the metal genre. As you learn these riffs, take some time to listen to the original songs. Pay attention to how the guitarist plays the riff and how it fits into the rest of the song. This can give you a deeper understanding of the role of the riff in metal music.
Practice Makes Perfect
Remember, the key to mastering these riffs is practice. Start slow, and gradually increase your speed as you become more comfortable. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get it right away. Even the best guitarists had to start somewhere!
Rammstein – Rammstein: 0:00 (E Standard)
Megadeth – Symphony of Destruction: 0:18 (E Standard)
Behemoth – Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel: 0:46 (C# Standard)
Annihilator – The Box: 1:11 (Drop D)
Pantera – Domination: 1:40 (E Standard)
Mötley Crüe – Looks That Kill: 2:03 (D Standard)
Avenged Sevenfold – Shepherd of Fire: 2:17 (Drop D)
Metallica – For Whom The Bell Tolls: 2:32 (E Standard)
King Diamond – Halloween: 3:02 (E Standard)
Iron Maiden – The Wicker Man: 3:22 (E Standard)
Learn how to play 10 Easy Metal Riffs on guitar.
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