From pounding riffs to unexpected openings, these iconic rock intros grab your attention from the very first note... and ...

Already evolved from its origins yet not as crystalized as the 2000s wave in its sound, post-hardcore in the ’90s was a special kind of life form. These guitar intros will help you find your way into ...

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With this being Halloween week, IGN Music decided to compile a list of ten of the creepiest guitar riffs in rock and metal. There's everything from death-metal to college-rock on this countdown so it ...

As with any other hobby or skill, every guitarist has to start somewhere. For most of us, it all started by playing air guitar along with some of our favorite songs and wishing we could play like our ...

The '80s were a golden age for guitar-driven rock and roll. Coming strong off the hard rock scene of the '70s and bolstered by the emergence of MTV, riff rock has never been as popular as it was ...

Rock ‘n’ roll ain’t noise pollution. In fact, what makes so many legendary rock songs memorable is the guitar riff, whether it’s layered with heavy reverb or ear-crunching distortion. The first patent ...

It’s no secret that the guitar is the backbone of pretty much every song. Whether it’s a railing, electric solo that makes listeners want to break out their best air guitar, a stripped-down acoustic ...

Chuck Berry started a revolution when he put the guitar front and center, paving the way for classic riffs in rock music. By 1969, Jimmy Page set the standard with “Whole Lotta Love”, and decades ...

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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images When it comes to guitar in modern music, Dweezil Zappa says the guitar riff ...