Anthrax's Scott Ian Plays His Favorite Riffs

[@Jpriest13]

What many people don't realize is Charlie Benante(the drummer) wrote/writes a ton of all the Anthrax songs.

[@richardroberson2564]

Scott Ian was the lyrical guy

[@hellwyckplays]

Many people don't know if they've never seen an interview with Scott who tells people all the time.

[@ObiWannaChewU]

Super underrated as a musician in general, and a real nice and humble dude.

[@aaronmitchell8017]

Big deal . Its not about who wrote the songs its about the guitar player

[@davidnissim589]

Charlie wrote the music, then gave it to Scott to write the lyrics.

[@DDeCicco]

New title: Anthrax's Scott Ian Plays Half of Two Riffs

[@sole__doubt]

As much as I love Scott and this video, you are correct with that comment.

[@MrCircus177]

You can tell the interviewer is a true fan. It’s obvious he is just so excited to be sitting in front of Scott and asking him questions he’s always wondered

[@dustinray1840]

So underrated it took me many years to know how great this dude is.

[@VladimirVladimirovich1952]

That’s your problem

[@Dylanm94]

I love how this guy can't stop playing his guitar even if he plays every day

[@ntokozomtshali9439]

This🔥

[@sevevalypsybasy-topic6231]

Guitar ain't just a regular instrument

[@MetalSStar196]

ADHD in a nutshell.

[@aktheg3nius]

I wonder who the hell are those 2 guys at the back.. 🤔

[@tadutaro]

Its a mirror...idiot

[@evzenvarga9707]

@@tadutaro You didn't get it

[@aktheg3nius]

@@tadutaro Yeah thanks, Sherlock.

[@marshallzingkhai889]

Da fuck...i almost died laughing😂

[@FrankieAmadeian.]

r u stupid

[@topografer]

Anthrax's Scott Ian Plays His Favorite Riffs (after the video probably)

[@fredrezfield1629]

he can't play he is just good at doing interviews

[@xsonicmasterx]

Scott is the most down to earth dude! God bless him!

[@24quorthonschuldiner62]

NO the fuck he isn't, he is always obnoxious to his own fans. The most obnoxious human being you'll ever meet.

[@rigorodroman24]

What Ian said about the mid-priced guitars 🎸 is soooo true!!! Some guitars are so overpriced and middle class kids can't afford a good guitar. That is petty badass of him if you ask me.

[@RAPTRx-xm7zb]

Even budget ones sound great with the advent of CNC machine manufacturing, as long as you don’t go bottom of the barrel. Classic Vibes are awesome, and I’ve heard a lot of good things about Harley Benton considering the price point.

[@warthogA10]

Most high price guitars today are auction pieces and wall decorations In all my years Ive never known of a working musician to be out there using top of the line, insanely priced guitars. A lot of very famous musicians do, but those guitars are only worth so much because it's theirs... There are a few high profile musicians who pay to replicate their famous rigs so they can bring them around to play, while the real treasure sits somewhere safe Up until my late 20s, I literally used copy brands, even WallyMart specials and never had any issues. My first mid priced, actual brand guitar was bought in the early 90s

[@fullmetalmitchell7702]

Caught his pick last night in Glasgow!

[@matko8038]

Congrats

[@fullmetalmitchell7702]

@@matko8038 thanks admiral xx

[@dirkdiggler5525]

Fullmetal Mitchell I got a James Iha pick cuz it was stuck to the back or some chick's sweaty neck.. great find. She thought she was more deserving cuz it was on her body.. pfft

[@dylanwallace956]

I managed to get Frank Bello's bass pick.

[@robosborne7103]

Photo or it did'nt happen ?Lol :)

[@smu.ckerss]

Don't forget this, Malcolm young was the reason he knows how to play guitar..

[@krisztianberekmeri3623]

What if I want to forget

[@donnamariedavidson5065]

@@krisztianberekmeri3623 lol!

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@krisztianberekmeri3623 All these guys are old now, so they'll forget right enough soon, a few years behind Glenn Campbell

[@gqfiend]

The title of this video is misleading. I’m more than halfway through it, and he’s played one riff one time.

[@stephenfiore9960]

gqfiend ....It’s too late by time you figure this out

[@LastOfTheBret]

Scott plays better than most while having a full on conversation

[@K9H8R]

conversation with a posie dixon

[@turzoxoth1797]

Interviewer: what was the riff that made you pick up a guitar Scott Ian: Pfft it wasn’t even a riff it was Pete Townshend’s windmill 0:55 seconds VIDEOS OVER.

[@matumblackmetal]

I read that comment as soon as he said that haha

[@frystanudlar6964]

Last week Ian said it was Malcom Young's playing that made him start.

[@rickleblanc8900]

@@frystanudlar6964 And next week he'll say : " It was James Hetfield's fried noodles"! Wtf

[@CM-dw3gh]

It didnt start great.with 'i didnt know it wasn't ok'

[@hetwade77]

Interviewer does'nt know who Pete Townsend is...lol

[@albertthefish3683]

My favourite riff by Scott Ian/Anthrax, has got to be 'Keep It In The Family' from their 'Persistence Of Time' album, iv'e seen Anthrax a few time's now, recently supporting Slayer, it's a shame they don't play that song in their set anymore.

[@thursoberwick1948]

Love that one. It's so brutal when it kicks in.

[@gambit_fishing1013]

Great record

[@holy_braille]

That riff for "Room for One More" has always been one of my favorites.

[@mattyjmusic4210]

Scott Ian has always eluded me. As I start to look into his interviews and music, I realize there is a lot more to the man as a musician that I might have thought.

[@JM-cd8px]

Me Too.

[@fredrezfield1629]

yeah like he is a fugazi ?

[@xavierpesantes5044]

S.O.D are sooooooo underrated!!!!!!!!

[@hanithehimbo3382]

As soon as he said "duh duh, dd DU DUH" I instantly recognized it lol

[@hanithehimbo3382]

It's March of the S.O.D. btw

[@sAiNtFiTz78]

Xavier Pesantes Scot Ian can talk shit about Philip H Anselmo.... but plays a song called “speak English or die?” What a fuckin’ tool!

[@jamiebigham9420]

Invest in a dictionary and look up the word "sarcasm"

[@thedeadshallrise666]

to who?

[@thesteamycreamofdualjabbar6486]

Not a massive fan but I must say he absolutely nailed that ascending chromatic scale in the beginning, it's honestly no wonder how he's such an inspirational guitarist to countless dozens after seeing him nail such an amazing feat of technicality and passion. Honestly tear bringing content. Thank you Loudwire.

[@jazzcat1056]

The steamy cream of dual jabbar lol. Yeah I appreciate his contribution to metal but not impressed by the playing.

[@MrBiggysmalls87]

The creamy dream of dual jabbar YOU WIN THE UNIVERSE TODAY. (Bigger than the intronit.) ((internet.))

[@97warlock]

Scotts answer all depends on what interview hes doing. ... Gene simmons was his reason for playing in a band one time, Malcom Young was his reason for playing guitar one time , Eddie Van Halen was a reason Scott Plays guitar as well as Joe Perry. & Ted Nugent. Just depends on the day

[@c.b.blackburn8285]

I suppose it doesn't have to be just one person that inspired him.

[@carter358]

Side note: Charlie recorded the drums for Persistence of Time in 3 days. The entire album, 3 days. That man is a freak of nature.

[@-D-100]

First riff I practiced over and over was crazy train. My brother told me to learn that one bc it would be a great one to learn early to help my finger (mainly pinky) strength.

[@Hepler-s2b]

I love the look on Scott's face when he's called a living legend, seriously I don't think there's a more down-to-earth guy in rock and Metal then Scott

[@connordrysdale1796]

More down to earth guy that's still alive? Yes probably, but I think Dimebag was maybe more down to earth

[@tttarms1970]

Scott is not approachable....

[@mauriciohernandezdiaz9825]

Treats his fans like scum.

[@billwilliams2116]

He acted like a know it all when I saw them live. Said the last time he'd been in Fargo, ND was when they toured with Volbeat a couple of years ago. The city was actually Grand Forks. When the crowd corrected him, he was like "No it was Fargo.". And when the crowd insisted, he was just like whatever. Not exactly a down-to-earth kind of guy to me.

[@tttarms1970]

@@mauriciohernandezdiaz9825 in it for the money....

[@warrengauthier4699]

This fucking guy never changes. He is The Edge of heavy metal. The same exact clothes from the 80's, the same facial hair and he looks the same.

[@81artmonk]

I guess two riffs constitutes enough to fulfill the declaration of the title?

[@sargentbutternut7255]

March ov S.O.D. my fave Scott riff, I love the stuff he does with Mr. Bungle too!

[@saltpeter7429]

I read that Scott was involved with Bungle. I never really liked Mr. BUNGLE. So I check out the ... Easterbunny demo release they did with Scott. Outstanding. Total no b..s ripping it up. I love it. Next to Exodus it's the thrashiest metal I have heard in a while that is fresh and exciting.

[@sargentbutternut7255]

@@saltpeter7429 hits me right with S.O.D. mixed with Saturday morning Cartoons back in the 70s. You can hear Dave Lombardo's Slayer skin soaking in too. Fuckn beautiful.

[@xxjoeyt07xx]

I met a guy at a strip club in Palm Springs in 2011 who said he was a guitarist for Anthrax and had just done a show. Said he was working at Best Buy or some shit and auditioned for them and got in, idk if it was true but he was loaded and fucking hilarious

[@elderherrera2238]

My ears are so blessed. Scotts an old friend. My ears say so.

[@lukasstrait9307]

To see Scott playing some of his favorite licks, check out the video of him playing the Gretsch Malcolm Young Signature Jet guitar. It's all AC⚡DC of course, but the guitar sounds FANTASTIC and they are one of Scotty's all time favorite bands. He just kills the Riffmeister's licks.

[@jckeltz]

Thought it was going to be as the title stated, him giving us riff after riff....this is basically one long commercial for his signature guitar. Gee, thanks so much.

[@beaniehaed609]

he didn't play anything

[@PazBinv1]

Yeah...sat around waiting to hear some metal and got...nothing.

[@MrBiggysmalls87]

That’s why I clicked. I wanted to hear what influenced the shit they put out. And, as I expected, nothing awesome. Talking about his own trash riffs.

[@razieltaung4845]

Thanks for saving me time

[@phabi0]

He played 1-2-3-4 exercises at the beginning. (facepalm)

[@ouodo]

@Thrash Heap he's not very great. Nothing of value was gained

[@robertsbrock]

What brand is that hat his wearing? Loui logo but the dude is holding a saber?

[@desiolle2874]

Never been a big fan of Anthrax....but I love Scott Ian...great dude

[@maxmordon7295]

S.O.D.. kicks effing asses, though.

[@jaimuzyka3177]

Invite Andy LaRoque

[@mapanupuelpe1996]

Wow your profile pic renewal by kreator. Interesting.

[@rickleblanc8900]

@Joesph Nickell Alex Skolnick super underrated !

[@kingdiamond5840]

Yes, please!

[@jaimuzyka3177]

Your not King!

[@lommalos]

@@rickleblanc8900 another internet idiot with the "underrated" syndrome

[@martin.official]

Next video Jeff Waters (Annihilator) ;)

[@ghostninja2041]

Martin R. Umm how bout not.that guy sucks from his tone to his riffs, shitty band

[@HOLLOWOXDT1]

Yeah that dude is seriously underated and so is his band . that master of rock gig is just mindblowing . tight tight tight . the musicianship is so precise with some of the great riffs ever written .

[@HOLLOWOXDT1]

@@ghostninja2041 Go listen to Fun Palace on the Master of rock live gig . i bet you'll get goosebumps you can't lie to yourself :D

[@HOLLOWOXDT1]

here is the link . enjoy :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZPSqpicoJ2HpcU

[@martin.official]

@@HOLLOWOXDT1 Yes, I know at this video. Annihilator is one of my favorite bands. Masters of Rock, Hell & Heaven (2014), Rock Hard (2014), Wacken (2003, 2013, 2015) really great concerts. Jeff is a incredible musician (one of my favorite :)). But, Annihilator missing Dave Padden.

[@sammyvh11]

Always respect this guy because he honors rocks roots. Not a fan of his genre but I respect it and he can play old school as good as anyone.

[@SHx589]

Scott Ian TALKS about his favorite riffs

[@DavoInMelbourne]

He plays about 15 seconds worth of riffs and talks for 6mins and 15 seconds approximately. Perhaps you should change the title of this clip to 'Scott Ian TALKS about his favourite riffs."

[@josealvarezdureaux3577]

He plays arround 10 seconds in a whole video, Anthrax's Scott Ian Talk a Lot About Plays His Favorite Riffs

[@JBauerProject]

I love that Ian is still playing Jackson Guitars!

[@Dungzoo]

Scott Ian: The Corey Taylor of the 2000's. Always on VH1, telling people what he thinks. 😉 🤘

[@antoniocenteno1483]

It was funny when he appear in things like "top 100 one hit wonders from the 80´s"... Then all the sudden he was talking his mind there

[@TheSamsdad25]

They all sell out. Remember that fucking Metallica saying that you'd never see them on MTV and blah blah blah. Come 1991 you couldn't get them off MTV. One of the reasons I can't stand Lars Ulrich. And then the whole Napster thing. All fucking sellouts

[@seanmetal4138]

2000s? I'd say 1990s.

[@PAULOhypo]

@@TheSamsdad25 I was a big fan of Metallica till "and...Justice for all" and i went through all "BLACK ALBUM" fans censorship everytime i said that ! Even nowadays i'm censored by those kind of shitheads everytime i say that ! About Metallica being sellouts, i had a girlfriend who had a job at a music cds store and when the "BLACK ALBUM" was released some guy went to that store and wanted to by the "First Metallica Album", so, she went to get "KILL' EM ALL " and when she gave the cd to that guy he just said "That's not Metallica's First Album ! Metallica's First Album has a black front cover !"

[@634983]

@@TheSamsdad25 except he was right about napster. Now bands have to make money with massive tours. The only bad thing he did was trying to go after the fans

[@JoseLuisQ666]

Oh, a new metal documentary? Can I participate? -Scott Ian

[@Discoveringbandsbymichaelnagy]

Such a great music channel! :-)

[@kazakuralsky1]

If anybody noticed when he plays riffs, please let me know what time it was.

[@dadoe]

Thank you Scott for March of the SOD. It is the best riff.

[@slowemm]

Anyone know what brand of watch Squiggy is wearing?

[@HorstKirkPageKian]

I always find it funny (in a nice way) when I see a big beardy dude being totally stunned when he meets one of heroes :D

[@j800r_aswell]

That dude's beard is so fucking majestic. I'm in awe. I can only grow mine out so far before it decides it's done.

[@xNoktemAeternus2]

Plays 1 riff in the video, let's call it Scott Ian plays favorite riffs

[@raulruizdiaz6532]

What is the 2 last songs of video?

[@Cincinnatus1869]

Now that he's middle aged he looks like he's got a badger half swallowed. Cool guy . I always liked Anthrax

[@ultimatemetalguitartones]

Why the fuck would someone possibly dislike this video? Such a cool guy... Respect

[@michaelhunziker7287]

Same reason people voted for Biden

[@christophermay4998]

Scott Ian is just too cool.......he is so musically connected and down to earth......👍👍

[@24quorthonschuldiner62]

Down to earth? HA!!!! have you ever met the douchebag?

[@jkruegr]

Anybody know what model jackson that is?

title does not rly agree

[@swimon]

they call it clickbait

@@swimon seemly

[@timothyjerry2455]

Cool interview. Where’s the “riffs”. We got riffed off on this one man!

[@prasen1000]

Kind of made me uncomfortable to watch that 35 year old big bearded interviewer guy act like a 21 year old groupie though

[@abdcontractingltd]

Haha yes.

[@antoniocenteno1483]

I might be 50 some day but if i get to interview one of my idols i´d be the same you know

[@MrtheChief1]

Though lik

[@rickleblanc8900]

When you meet one of your idols.... Meltdown, in a good way!

[@johnlopez5531]

Why feel uncomfortable? The creative mind is the child that survived. Some people are young at heart, the world needs more people like this.

[@musoseven8218]

Scott, such a cool thoughtful guy - I love the ethos of affordable signature guitars too. Great interviewer and questions too.👍🤘✌️😊

[@hinjurock]

0:03 You're supposed to pick with your wrist, not your forearm, Scott.

[@tepoztlitlacatl634]

When you play fast ..playing with your wrist will hurt you and cause damage

[@doodahman2995]

Loved him on Married with Children.

[@kuyakoi3469]

Who ever this guy is, satchel makes more sense when it comes to riffs

[@smoothee125]

March of the Storm Troopers of Death....brings me back to high school..ImI

[@skipwilliam5639]

felt like it was clickbait.. I was waiting to hear riffs from like AC\DC or Sabbath or Zep... I guess his fav riffs are his own

[@panixgr]

Charlie wrote the Indians riff?? And Scott the bridge, right, and Dan just waiting patiently for those two to write his solo part as well, and Charlie was correcting him while trying to make it sound right ... makes sense ...

[@stevee7774]

Clickbait - Should be titled “Scott Ian TALKS about his favorite riffs.” Shaddup and play the friggin guitar already.

[@swamygee]

What is the guitar he's holding?

[@jeremyaitken7668]

Yeah, this sucks. He doesn't actually play anything. The interviewer was too nerded out to ask decent questions

[@gringoloco4]

Jeremy Aitken I think Squiggy went out back after the interview and blew him

[@kenhomeier8629]

Definitely one of my lifetime guitar gods. So many killer riffs over the years.

[@JariBehm]

Scott doesn't get older. He looks the same as 25 years ago! Only beard is longer now :)

[@toddlecher4097]

his riffs on SOD, the march of the SOD are still heavy as fuck

[@dragonqueen6589]

Scott is a dead set legendary bassist, just like Thrax are dead set legends, whether it be under Joey Belladonna or John Bush the band is and will always be awesome.

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

Bassist?? He plays Rythm guitar

[@PzychoSixx]

​@@Rockandrollgeerage😂😂😂

[@holzy2360]

What a cool guy. Also the interviewer was great too, he asked good questions and didn't but in like so many others do

[@SpoonJedi]

Best Anthrax rift for me is from Keep it in the Family.

[@jensschwerdtfeger1323]

Only! The Pre-Chorus

[@MrBiggysmalls87]

mf26 best one for me is turning off the anthrax, and putting on PANTERA!

[@haydenray6060]

Is Scott Ian a bass or guitar player or both? hes on guitar in Anthrax ofcourse but He played with the big four and played guitar... Then played with slash, Ace, Rob Zombie and Tommy Lee and played bass...

[@ChaddWyatt]

Gotta love the host that only talks about “bring the noise” his first hard rock album must have been LB “significant other” smh

[@johnmith3454]

Well he's not wrong, the March of the S.O.D riff is indeed pretty fucking heavy.

[@robertmansell3667]

Or Scott Ian talks his favourite riffs

[@MrTangent]

I saw NIИ live in a Downward Spiral warm-up tour at a small club in Houston in ‘94 and Scott Ian was moshing in the pit with me. I talked to him after the show and he explained he was in town for Anthrax’s show the next evening. We shook hands and he said he was going backstage to hang with Trent and crew. One of the coolest things I’ve ever experienced.

[@Orlando110889]

Scott once refused to take a picture with me :(

[@derekcuen4347]

When and where?!?

[@Orlando110889]

seymour Butts Sonisphere Festival Lucerne (Switzerland) 2016

[@-D-100]

Orlando De Toffol you were naked and covered in peanut butter-give the guy a break.

[@mosh7697]

I had a similar experience with him in the in the ‘90s, when they were on the “Sound of White Noise” tour. I was a kid then and he gave me the total rockstar attitude and refused to sign after asking politely to sign a GuitarWorld Cover he was on with Dan Spitz. He was one of my “Guitar Hero’s” up until that point. I’ve not bought another Anthrax album since. The rest of the guys were cool and signed stuff for me, even Danny Spitz.

[@SpiralDream]

Dude's a self important douche. Probably pissed that the only reason people buy his albums is because he's associated with the big 4

[@ronitroy7824]

Whats that song in the intro?

[@beefy_mopar]

Ok at least I’m not alone and I’m not the only one that can’t have a normal conversation with a guitar in my hand

[@marioherr3479]

Scott is a living legent!!!

[@umgofficial1838]

I like his watch

[@umgofficial1838]

...wot?

[@umgofficial1838]

Porkay Pig not creative,or a funny joke it's just kinda dumb and doesn't have a punchline. It was like a dad joke but without a pun.

[@terrymiller111]

He said "transpose" when he meant "transcribe" but I still love my boy.

[@Diggerdog2nd]

As far as riff's I heard a long time ago the first 2 albums & SOD as well Scott was the main music writer then from Among the Living on Charlie became the main riff guy. You can tell a pretty good difference between Spreading & Among style wise. If I met Scott that's the first thing I'd ask. When I met Frankie we talked for a little bit but I forgot to ask him about that. I'm sure he knows.

[@juicysuit7195]

Didn't know that. Spreading was always my fave.

[@HabAnagarek]

No, Spreading and forward is Charlie as main writer

[@rawkinj6609]

Wipe Out was the First riff i learned !in 1986...then i put my guitar in the closet.6 months later I bought a guitar magazine that had Skeletons in the Closet in it. That intro was the second riff i learned..and the intro to Sweet Child O Mine.

[@thesoakers4368]

"since Bring The Noise". I lost respect for the interviewer at that point.

[@CALH99]

THE SOAKERS he's younger, man

[@yaboyblue4003]

Agreed

[@silentsounds_1175]

I get the "rock rap/metal rap" hate. 99.9% of it deserves all the hate it gets. Seperately, if it's good " real" Hip hop or metal , separately I fell on love with both simultaneously. I've made both and listened to both for decades (most good hip hop IMHO was in the 80s and 90s) . But with that said, the Bring the Noise collaberation/cover doesn't bother me that much. I think because Public Enemy is actually in the song and I respect them tremendously. I can't think of another rock/rap song or band that I can stomach to hear. WAIT... The Judgement Night soundtrack is amazing . I forgot. Check it out if you haven't.

[@hanc37]

Yeah, I hated that shit.

[@creamysauce7966]

I love that collab

[@jordanwalsh8171]

Seen him last Friday in Manchester, what an epic night! 4 bands 6+ hours just wow!! Lamb of god tore it down!!

[@Bolation]

Interviewer knows "Bring the Noise" and that's it...

[@squirrelmaster9490]

Just finished learning Intro to Reality on piano. Outta nowhere I felt like I needed to learn it. Thanks, guys.

[@QUICKSTROKEHD]

"Idk Charlie writes all my riffs"

[@kasperchristensen8416]

This incapability of NOT shredding an unplugged electric guitar while chilling and having a conversation reminds me an awful lot of Skwisgaar Skwigelf XD

[@roybuis7646]

Today in "Talking to Scott Ian with him barely playing any riffs"

[@bobbyhavoc26262000]

Still waiting to hear riffs!!

[@Joetrout]

More like “what scott ians thinks of pete townsend”

[@Toto-dd4hj]

Should be "What Scott Ian thinks of Malcolm Young"

[@twistedsky_97]

3:33 Scott Ian: I have a few mid price guitars on tour with me Me: that tells you something, and it’s you don’t need some guitar that’s thousands of dollars to get the job done

[@legalman2891]

When I hear that has being playing hip hope I was about to the my like away but ticking on time was one of my favorite songs when I was 13 so for the good times you can keep it!!

[@rocknrolloutlaw7261]

Thank YOU Mr. Squiggy!!! Keep up the good work bro!!!!

[@rjacamargo]

Scott Ian, the Phil Collins of heavy metal. He’s everywhere

[@charliedillon1400]

He's like Dave Grohl; the internet cannot ditch the guy no matter how hard it tries. These guys must have multiple publicists working overtime to get get them in front of every camera possible.

[@mouletis]

We are still waiting for the riffs though!