The 1980s really set itself apart from previous and subsequent decades with instantly recognizable guitar riffs. It was the era of shredding, without a doubt, and the following three guitar riffs from ...

"The riff that made me want to pick up the guitar? 'Electric Funeral' from Black Sabbath," says Nichols, breaking off a piece of the riff for viewers. "When I heard that, and I think I was like ...

The Dave Grohl-led group kicks off the Mad Cool festival in Madrid with a dizzying onslaught of noise, guitar riffs, intensity, screams... and good vibes. Dave Grohl has taken the stage, positioned ...

There's no doubt Metallica have inspired countless musicians to pick up a guitar and start a band. Through many, many episodes of Gear Factor, we've heard shredder after shredder say the same thing.

When grunge broke in 1991, the new iteration of rock had eschewed many of the genre’s cliches. The anthemic choruses and pop hooks were still present, along with heavy guitar riffs. But instead of ...

As a metal guitarist, it pains me to say that on some days, I don’t even want to look at my guitar, let alone play it. There are moments when I feel so devoid of inspiration that I question why I ever ...