Exodus was founded in 1979 by guitarists Kirk Hammett and Tim Agnello, drummer Tom Hunting, and vocalist Keith Stewart. Hammett famously left the band in 1983 to go join Metallica after they split with Dave Mustaine, and was eventually replaced by guitarist Rick Hunolt. … Read More…KIRK HAMMETT Feels Guilty For Leaving EXODUS, Not For Taking His Riffs With Him
Tag: Riffs
Marty Friedman Plays His Favorite Riffs
We’re thrilled to welcome Marty Friedman as a guest on Loudwire’s Gear Factor series, with the guitar great sharing the riffs and bands that made him want to pick upRead More…Marty Friedman Plays His Favorite Riffs
Scientific Reason You Make a ‘Stank Face’ at Wicked Guitar Riffs
Why, if something as a guitar riff can be so enjoyable, do we make what’s known as the “stank face” in response to hearing something so initially impactful and impressive?Read More…Scientific Reason You Make a ‘Stank Face’ at Wicked Guitar Riffs
The Best of 2024…So Far
Written by Kep, Westin, Ellis, Kirk, and Espi Kvlt Welcome to the midpoint of 2024! This year we’re mixing it up, and instead of a June release roundup, we’re doingRead More…The Best of 2024…So Far
TONY IOMMI Names The BLACK SABBATH Riffs He Immediately Knew Were Exceptional
In a recent interview on Loudwire Nights, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi reflected on the riffs that he instinctively knew were exceptional from the moment he created them. “Well, withoutRead More…TONY IOMMI Names The BLACK SABBATH Riffs He Immediately Knew Were Exceptional
11-Year-Old Goes Viral for Massive Metal Riffs at Talent Show
Cole Parsons, an 11-year-old guitarist, is getting shoutouts from Motley Crue, 3 Doors Down and others following the now-viral videos that show him busting out massive metal riffs during his schoolRead More…11-Year-Old Goes Viral for Massive Metal Riffs at Talent Show