Ever noticed metalheads contorting their faces during a particularly intense riff? Of course, you’ve done that more times than you can remember. This facial expression – occasionally referred to asRead More…Here’s Why You Make “That Face” When You Hear A Killer Riff
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What Eddie Van Halen’s Favorite Black Sabbath Riff Was
Picking your one favorite Black Sabbath riffs feels like an impossible task, but Eddie Van Halen had one absolute favorite by metal’s founding fathers. On a 2023 episode of The PowerRead More…What Eddie Van Halen’s Favorite Black Sabbath Riff Was
Kerry King’s ‘Perfect’ Guitar Riff Doesn’t Go Far Back
Slayer are known as one of the heaviest bands in metal history, but according to Kerry King, his most “perfect riff” actually came during the recording of his new soloRead More…Kerry King’s ‘Perfect’ Guitar Riff Doesn’t Go Far Back
10 Best Riff Writers in Metalcore, Chosen by Darkest Hour
Here are the 10 best riff writers in metalcore, chosen by Darkest Hour guitarist Mike Schleibaum. If there’s one thing that keeps everyone coming back to metalcore, it has toRead More…10 Best Riff Writers in Metalcore, Chosen by Darkest Hour