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What's your favorite rock guitar riff of all time?

Anthrax August 29, 2007 18:19:48

Announcing the Axe to Grind with Scott Ian!


Scott Ian of Anthrax is renowned as one of the best rhythm guitar players in the game. These are some riffs that Scott considers to be the best. What do you think is the tightest and why?


Scott will be hosting a LIVE forum on SodaHead to talk guitars with his fans on October 10th at 7pm EST! Autographed Anthrax merch will be given away to the users with the best questions.


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Master Of Puppets, Metallica

Master Of Puppets, Metallica

28%

304 votes

Walk, Pantera

Walk, Pantera

23%

243 votes

Other (leave a comment)

Other (leave a comment)

19%

203 votes

Iron Man, Black Sabbath

Iron Man, Black Sabbath

10%

104 votes

Back In Black, AC/DC

Back In Black, AC/DC

8%

85 votes

Smoke On The Water, Deep Purple

Smoke On The Water, Deep Purple

5%

54 votes

Heartbreaker, Led Zeppelin

Heartbreaker, Led Zeppelin

3%

31 votes

Whole Lotta Love, Led Zeppelin

Whole Lotta Love, Led Zeppelin

2%

21 votes

You Really Got Me, The Kinks

You Really Got Me, The Kinks

2%

17 votes

Satisfaction, Rolling Stones

Satisfaction, Rolling Stones

1%

9 votes

Question Closed

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  • +8 raves bad ass bob September 13, 2007 17:19:51
    bad ass bob

    Master Of Puppets, Metallica

    to be honest i just picked one at random. giutar riffs are like kids it's hard to pick a favorite when they all have differnt things you like.
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  • Matthew February 25, 2009 03:59:29
    Matthew

    Walk, Pantera

    its pantera
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    Voltron (Metal Wolf) April 22, 2008 19:10:05
    Voltron (Metal Wolf)

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    These are all good but probably my favorite riff ever is the intro to Raining Blood by Slayer.
  • RIP Casey Calvert December 27, 2007 04:39:53
    RIP Casey Calvert

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    smells like teens spirit-nirvana
  • sharon November 26, 2007 01:37:25
    sharon

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    Ya'll it's Jimi Hendrix Star Spangeled Banner Totally Awsome
  • Haushinku. November 11, 2007 01:25:34
    Haushinku.

    Back In Black, AC/DC

    What Bad Ass Bob said =]
  • Shanna November 08, 2007 23:30:02
    Shanna

    Smoke On The Water, Deep Purple

    its a classic. Its always one of the first things every beginner learns on guitar.
  • Aimee B. Loved November 08, 2007 19:58:48
    Aimee B. Loved

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    "Layla" by Derek & the Dominoes, "Rebel Rebel" by David Bowie, "Daytripper" The Beatles.
    -fin-
  • Samm November 04, 2007 04:04:43
    Samm

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    Free Bird, Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • Kazekami October 11, 2007 18:01:30
    Kazekami

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    Well, after spending some time thinking, the best riffing put to record was done by Randy Rhoads on the song "Believer." Just check out the track on the Tribute CD. I have never heard anything else that comes close to the amazing flow and impact of the riffs there.
  • phukkah October 11, 2007 04:02:22
    phukkah

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    MAN SO MANY COOL RIFFS OUT THERE!!!!TO PICK 1 THATS NOT ON LIST-MANDITORY SUICIDE BY SLAYER!!!!IT'S HEAVY & IT'S SO BRUTAL IT SENDS CHILLS DOWN THE SPINE!!!!CHEERZ ROCK ON!!!!SCOTTY
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    phukkah October 11, 2007 03:47:15
    phukkah

    Master Of Puppets, Metallica

    MASTER!!!!!!!!!!!
  • *Night Falls* October 11, 2007 00:44:25
    *Night Falls*

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    Right In Two, by Tool.

    That end riff is so.... boundless! Unbelievable song from an amazing band! Few riffs even come close. If you don't believe me, listen to the song, beware though: patience is a virtue. the riff I'm speaking of doesn't come in until about 5 minutes into the song, and goes for a full three minutes more!
  • Maomi October 11, 2007 00:24:53
    Maomi

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    One of them would be, DEAD! by mcr.
  • Killertree86 October 10, 2007 22:55:51
    Killertree86

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    I gotta say that one of my fave riffs is from "room for one more" by anthrax
    fuckin killer!
  • Preston2221 October 10, 2007 22:23:54
    Preston2221

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    Eyes of the Insane, Slayer
  • Helena-will-help-us October 10, 2007 21:42:17
    Helena-will-help-us

    Master Of Puppets, Metallica

    its so gota be metallica they rule
  • Alan October 10, 2007 21:28:20
    Alan

    Master Of Puppets, Metallica

    Thrash Metal till death!!!
  • jeef October 10, 2007 21:27:03
    jeef

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    My favorite guitar riff of all time is,In my time of dying by-Led Zeppelin!!
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    danamachelle October 10, 2007 21:17:45
    danamachelle

    Iron Man, Black Sabbath

    all are great ,,,,,, but this is a classic ,,,,
  • blackdakhma October 10, 2007 21:11:24
    blackdakhma

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    I'll go with my buddy down there with Inside Out by Anthrax. It's such an outstanding song with a kickass riff.
  • Lizzie October 10, 2007 21:08:26
    Lizzie

    You Really Got Me, The Kinks

    would choose the great white hopes or queen but they aint on here!!
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    brideofchucky October 10, 2007 21:04:14
    brideofchucky

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    All of the above is awesome!!
  • little mustang (brandy aka ... October 10, 2007 20:22:57
    little mustang (brandy aka hobbit)

    Smoke On The Water, Deep Purple

    that kick ass.
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    Stressed0ut October 10, 2007 19:10:58
    Stressed0ut

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    Inside out, Anthrax
  • andyinnit October 10, 2007 15:02:05
    andyinnit

    Master Of Puppets, Metallica

    well its basically the album that introduced me to metal....and later on to ANTHRAX! which must be a good thing....plus i can play it...so yeah
  • ang October 10, 2007 14:41:45
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    Crazy Train, Black Sabbath- Randy Rhoads was one heck of a player!
  • marc October 10, 2007 12:37:20
    marc

    Master Of Puppets, Metallica

    well... this song features all an entire album should have: heavyness, darkness, coolnes,sadnes and a silent clean part in the middle!
  • burngeorgesbush October 10, 2007 09:41:55 (edited)
    burngeorgesbush

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    I would say James Willianson from the Stooges ont the song Search and Destroy, or Billy White from Watchtower on Meltdown are on the top of my list. That is if we aren't talking about Scott Ian (Be All, End All, State Of Euphoria is my fave Anthrax album) or Dave Mustaine (Holy Wars, it blew me away and made me wanna play guitar!)
  • Meathead138 October 10, 2007 02:33:17
    Meathead138

    Master Of Puppets, Metallica

    Master Of Puppets Is The Best Metallica Album Ever anyone who likes metallica is like a priest....coz metallica is GOD!
  • Nils October 10, 2007 00:48:42
    Nils

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    The Time - The Skillet
  • JenoVitrano October 09, 2007 21:54:53
    JenoVitrano

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    My favorite riff of all has got to be the end solo riff in Anthrax's "Gung Ho"
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    fisher October 09, 2007 21:47:17
    fisher

    Walk, Pantera

    i own the dime guitar (cheap version)

    i prefer cowboys from hell
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    patters October 09, 2007 21:36:35
    patters

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    run to the hills
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    jerseyjay October 09, 2007 17:02:30
    jerseyjay

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    I think Caught in the Mosh has one of the best riffs after!! Followed by Mouth for War...
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    NorwegianViking October 09, 2007 16:29:03
    NorwegianViking

    Walk, Pantera

    walk, 5 minutes alone and death rattle has got the best fuckin riffs ever! and btw i dont like you guys. well.. safe home rocks thou..
  • bblu81 October 08, 2007 03:36:08
    bblu81

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    Cochise by AudioSlave
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    hollowbeast October 08, 2007 03:29:05
    hollowbeast

    Walk, Pantera

    love WALK byPANTERA dimebag will live forever in metal history and in our hearts.it is also a great fightsong
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    **Anji in Wonderland** October 07, 2007 19:27:30
    **Anji in Wonderland**

    Walk, Pantera

    oooh i dunno really... but i've said pantera, i love that song!!! but cemetery gates is their best song i think
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    Schannen October 07, 2007 17:15:26
    Schannen

    Other (leave a comment)

    moderated...
  • kippppppp October 06, 2007 18:53:47
    kippppppp

    Walk, Pantera

    pantera roocks
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