Members EllenGtrGrl Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 You're right, that always has been a cool opening riff. Charles, you're also right about The Clash's "Clash City Rockers". I've thought it was cool since I first heard it in High School back in 1979 [YOUTUBE]Sa2VtNRtu04[/YOUTUBE] Dont forget the slamming intro to AC/DC's "Sin City" [YOUTUBE]iWn9QqMcb2I[/YOUTUBE] "Blackened" by Metallica is always brutal [YOUTUBE]DU_ggFovJNo[/YOUTUBE] There is also the hip coolness of The Smithereens "Blood and Roses" [YOUTUBE]ybqf9Ck9_lg[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nitro89 Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Probably not in the best of all time category, since clearly Crazy Train gets that, but I love the intro to Detroit Rock City. Yeah Detroit is cool, Crazy Train has to be in the top 10, but I think Sweet Child O' Mine has to be the best opening riff and welcome to the jungle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iansmitchell Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Can't be, no Beatles Do Beatles songs really have"riff"s? I mean, yeah, recognizable openings, but not riffs. "If I fell in love with you" almost made the list. Oh, and crazy train isn't really all that recognizable to the average joe or jill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nitro89 Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Do Beatles songs really have"riff"s? I mean, yeah, recognizable openings, but not riffs. "If I fell in love with you" almost made the list.Oh, and crazy train isn't really all that recognizable to the average joe or jill. But the average joe doesn't really listen to rock these days, its all just crap, if you don't know crazy train, you have to check it out, sounds brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Svaj Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Not yet mentioned, but probably one of the most played intros back in the 80's of hairmetal. Quite cool "Conan-style" video too. [YOUTUBE]bkysjcs5vFU[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Playerunk Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 [YOUTUBE]CUDWLp1yIWw[/YOUTUBE][YOUTUBE]6KtF7ql3FJc[/YOUTUBE][YOUTUBE]ggLbeVlvpKw[/YOUTUBE]and others that i find cool [YOUTUBE]Tja6_h4lT6A[/YOUTUBE][YOUTUBE]DbT3-_-QypE[/YOUTUBE](last one .. the intro solo it's like )[YOUTUBE]y1llKWeNUcQ[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members curseoftruth Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 No, Lamb of God doesn't have anything even remotely close to the best opening riff of all time. Come back in a year when you've grown up a little bit. I saw those guys a year or so ago, after like 20 minutes, I thought they just kept playing the same song over and over, was like being tortured for an hour. And I do like heavy music. Smoke on the Water and Highway to Hell popped into my head first. I like them both a lot but I don't know about the "best" which is just way to subjective of a way to describe something. To me best would be probably something from Sabbath like Electric Funeral or Sabbath Bloody Sabbath or Dragonaut from Sleep. I also really like Dunwich from Electric Wizard, you check this out, just too cool: [YOUTUBE]RdW8lt6u4RY[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rock-lobster Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 well, who doesn't IMMEDIATELY recognize johnny b goode??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members songsforbears Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 The best and what I like the most are completely different. It's nothing special, but this opener just kicks ass to me: [YOUTUBE]dJ1-zduZAoM[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Playerunk Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 No, Lamb of God doesn't have anything even remotely close to the best opening riff of all time. Come back in a year when you've grown up a little bit. I saw those guys a year or so ago, after like 20 minutes, I thought they just kept playing the same song over and over, was like being tortured for an hour. And I do like heavy music. yeah..i know.. never said they have the best opening of all time, just that i like them. About the growing up.. i think listening to heavy music is the thing i have to grow out of.. (i like tube amps, don't like the idea of a huge effect chain, and i don't think shredding is good playing and i'm 17 )(and i'm also very modest as you can see ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lukeswall Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Mot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KoaFreak Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Ann was such a FOX when she was young and thin.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KoaFreak Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 I don't think there is any bigger kick in the nuts than Back In Black. Not only was the content of that song (and the entire album) perfect, the mix was perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sinister midget Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Cat Scratch Fever. Game over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members curseoftruth Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 yeah..i know.. never said they have the best opening of all time, just that i like them. About the growing up.. i think listening to heavy music is the thing i have to grow out of.. (i like tube amps, don't like the idea of a huge effect chain, and i don't think shredding is good playing and i'm 17 )(and i'm also very modest as you can see ) Yeah, sorry my comments came out harder than I meant them to -- typically LOG is enjoyed by younger folks who tend to outgrow that style of music. I know when I was younger I liked stuff that I thought was the tits but looking back on it, really wasn't that great. You never know, LOG may go done as one of the greats in metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Riffer Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Iron ManDaytripperSunshine of Your LoveSmoke on the WaterWhole Lotta Love All are contenders. FTW, Voodoo Chile ( slight return) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members noizemakr73 Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Playerunk Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 @curseoftruth : no harm done on topic [YOUTUBE]FuYKSNgDpjE&feature=related[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Svaj Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 No female Intro's suggested yet? Think this one still fills a lot of Rock Club dancefloors... [YOUTUBE]6wpyilPsi6Q[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bennypeterman Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 umm... yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 The opening riff to Nirvana's "Come As You Are" is also instantly recognizable. In terms of biggest bang per CD for opening riffs, I think "Nevermind" has to top the list as it includes "Teen Spirit" *and* "Come As You Are". [YOUTUBE]3ifG_zQ1SqE[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Townshend Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Here's the first 5 that came into my head: Layla (Surprised more people aren't mentioning this)Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes. Might not like them, but that is a VERY iconic riff, especially for my crowd (I'm only 19))Baba O'Riley (Synth riff FTW!)Sunshine of Your Love (I know people who don't even know who Eric Clapton is that know that riff)My Generation (Pete banging out those power chords is pretty memorable) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members byteblock Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 even those who don't like 80's rock have to admit that those opening chops for RATT's Lay it Down is absolutely what rock n roll is all about. A man hasn't fully embraced who he is until he's witnessed 5 lovely ladies jello wrestle to that jam. If I had to explain what rock n roll is to an intelligent being from another world, I would use 5 examples. Cheap Trick - Surrender AC/DC - Back in Black Van Halen - Panama Ratt - Lay it Down Ozzy - Bark at the Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aenemated Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 P-AYAv0IoWI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shredtilurded Posted October 5, 2008 Members Share Posted October 5, 2008 Lay it down by Ratt.DeMartini is underrated but there is no doubt about this choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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