"TNT" is one of the most potent and highly energetic songs of the Bon Scott AC/DC era, perfectly encapsulating the vigour and sonic impactfulness that the band is still renowned for. The verses and ...

Metal is a genre that prides itself on its technicality – but sometimes a meaty guitar riff is all you need to serve a great song. Getting faces scrunched and heads banging is one of the best things a ...

As a developing and beginner guitar player, learning riffs from your idols is a great way to push yourself to that next level. By learning classic riffs, you expose yourself to a range of techniques ...

A Ramones’ classic makes it onto the list – but which is it? - Roberta Bayley/Redferns We’re going to fall out about this, obviously. But here we go. Let’s just start with the idea that a riff is a ...

Bowcott is utilizing a classic Eddie Van Halen guitar for this demonstration, telling the viewing audience, "The thing I love about Drop D is that one finger equals one chord." The guitarist serves up ...

When we think of top-ranking guitar lists, we often find they are populated with the same old stuff. Every list of riffs will feature Eric Clapton, Hendrix, Page and Beck among others. But what if we ...

Guitar riffs are the life-blood of a great rock 'n' roll record, making the hair on the back of your next stand on end, or better wrecking your head like a bullet to the brain. So here are 10 of the ...

Everybody knows about the kabuki-esque makeup; the cartoon personas of the Starchild, Demon, Spaceman, and Catman; and the eye-popping live show that’s more P.T. Barnum than the Stones. But ask any ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...

As a genre, heavy metal is often renowned for incredibly difficult riffs and solos, as well as intricate passages and song structures. "Breaking The Law" from Judas Priest's sixth studio album ...