Metal Dad's Top 10 Favorite Kiss Riffs 2!

[@allan-shephard]

Great list and nicely played sir. I'm an "Elder" appreciator and agree with you. "The Oath" is a great heavy riff. Would have been an absolute monster live. Honourable mention to the riff in "Under the Rose" too. Always loved that one. Ace actually re-did Cold Gin on one of his fairly recent albums too. (I've been a KISS fan since I was a kid in the 70's. Ace is the reason I picked up a guitar) 🤘😁🎸

[@jean-pierrestraub7530]

The oath is really cool indeed. And not too far from the riffs in "Exciter" !

[@guidomartinelli7387]

Terrific riff that from "Strange Ways"... hats off to Mr Paul Frehley.

[@Pewtooyou]

My favorite Kiss song is, "I Stole Your Love".. I jammed it in a couple different bands and it was always a crowd pleaser... Keep up the great jammin Metal Dad!!!

[@sneezecakexx]

Me and my younger sister were doing a little karaoke for fun in my living room (we are moving around furniture so it was kinda echo-y) and we were doing a couple random songs, then she looks up at me and says: “Can we sing ‘I Stole Your Love’?!” I’ve never been more proud of that little rascal. My mother (of course) hates KISS so I could hear her sighs of disapproval from the other room.

[@Pewtooyou]

@@sneezecakexx Great story...👍

[@albertdavila6808]

Ass kicking song

[@ernest1576]

From the album love gun

[@zachsmusicandcomics]

That's one song I wish they would have kept that song in the setlist later in their career. It's possibly my favorite album opener. Killer concert opener also 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@aaronbourlard5038]

Dr. Love is a classic. I remember my daughter singing this on our front step when she was two. Of course every time we go to Evansville Indiana and pass the Holiday Inn my kids point out that's where it was written.

[@MICKEY4356]

Ace created the KISS sound. ⚡

[@paulkjv4654]

Yes, yes and yes

[@joaquinlombardi1454]

Absolutely 🤟

[@timewithjackson3975]

Yessssssss

[@terryg1575]

True dat

[@nmraidernation.6092]

🤣🤣🤣

[@davidrenner6459]

I went back to the very first album and have worked my way through their discography. It's amazing how many great songs are out there. Ace is the man. Growing up every kid wanted to be him. Lol

[@jakecamp12]

The songs from Hotter Than Hell are just pure dirty and raw rock n roll. Such an underrated album.

[@AlbertMoyerJr]

I'm a big KISS fan and I enjoyed your KISS riffs, Metal Dad. You did them with class, energy, and taste.

[@allanharris4281]

Crazy chops Metal Dad!!! The archive photos take me back to the days of Hit Parader and Cream.

[@JS-wl3gi]

Kiss stood for being cool, guitar riffs that inovative, concert was actually a show. The first few were the best because the songs where pieces of other songs influenced by the later 60s and early 70s and when they out in 75,76,77, 78 they just road the top. Close to 5 decades later these songs still rock all over the world.

[@flashy5150]

I like “Mr. Speed”, that’s a killer riff. I like every song on “Destroyer”, especially “King of the night time world” and “Flaming Youth”. One album I love from the more modern-no makeup era is “Asylum” with Bruce Kulick on guitar. “Over the mountain”, “Tears are falling” and “who wants to be lonely” are great. The only problem that I have with that album is that it wasn’t recorded very well, it gets very harsh with midrange and treble , the higher you turn it up. I wish that I could have the original instrument tracks and mix it my way - properly.

[@kari299]

I love KISS Best band for me since - 84 Great video

[@jimbeam2501]

Music from The Elder was an under appreciated album and I think it's great.

[@ianpolando]

I know you were just having fun at the end there with Dr. Love but I was rolling 🤣 Very good guitar work!

[@eddugs]

Dude...!!! You just nailed it! amazing job, i really enjoyed watching this video and that amazing end with Calling Dr. Love and even playing the Ace's solo, woow, you're the man! Regards from Mexico city.

[@MetalDadRocks]

Rock on!

[@knine2077]

Sounding superb on the guitar mate! keep up the good content.

[@leeherring470]

Man these riffs take me back The hottest band in the world. 1976 i had to have the bicentennial KISS poster That rock n roll over year reminds me of then when the 5 & dime & drug stores carried all that kool stuff. Great job brother. I think i will grab a guitar and jam out a few hours!!!

[@juicebirdmedia1406]

Amazing List! Love Deuce! You should do a video of all 80's KISS songs

[@MetalDadRocks]

In the works!

[@augustusdiablues2843]

Super cool selection man...KISS FOREVER!!!!🤟🏼🎸🍻

[@dpmvolare]

A great follow up video metal dad. I'm guessing you're around my age (56). My oldest brother was 6 years old then me, so I was exposed to rock n roll at a very young age. My first vinyl album was Kiss Destroyer at 11 years old. I still have it, and a Kiss 45 with Christine sixteen on it. You have to go down the Ace Frehley post Kiss solo albums now. He is the only original member of Kiss that went on to do anything incredible 😊

[@theheffer]

Ok, the end really CRACKED ME UP, lol !!!

[@theprice2373]

Love these videos! In the future I know id love to see you do something like this but with other bands like VH andAC/DC 🤘🤘rock on metal dad

[@SR555666]

love watching your videos and both kiss riff videos are awesome filled with 20 amazing Kiss riffs but still nothing from 1 of their heaviest albums Revenge

[@radioactive9861]

'Strange Ways', and 'Parasite Lady'...are two of my favorite KISS songs, and they are 'underplayed' and 'under appreciated'(IMHO).

[@alibobsmarland9572]

Strange Ways is one of the best Kiss riffs ever!

[@patricklennox9572]

Strange Ways was my favorite song. I heard it when I got the album in 1977, then the first, then Destroyer, then Kiss Alive II (that was a whopping $9.99). On the HTH album, as well as the first, it is the bass in relationship to the guitar which creates the heaviness to all the songs. The guitars are not overblown with overdrive. They had chalky bite to them, but then Gene's bass tone (full and smooth) adds so much more dimension to the whole song. I love how the solo just ends and is punched out of the mix.

[@MICKEY4356]

I've been to every tour since 1977. And the convention in 1995. 🔥

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

I'm in Ace camp myself I think rocket Ride is fantastic.

[@KISStributeNYC97]

Just discovered your channel…awesome! Guitar sounds great!

[@MetalDadRocks]

Welcome aboard!

[@cameronholladay3605]

The Alive intro was done by JR Smalling, one of their bodyguards and road manager, while the others were done by professional voice overs. The guy who has done it with them for roughly 20 years is also on their crew, but I don’t know his name

[@NothingLikeVinyl]

The Alive II intro, as on every Kiss concert at the time (and for a long time), was done by the late Eddie Balandas, Kiss' security chief. But the last word ("KISS!") was overdubbed later by Gene Simmons in the studio because the Balandas delivery sounded like "PISS!" instead.

[@cameronholladay3605]

@@NothingLikeVinyl that’s right. Forgot his name. Did not know the thing about Gene though!

[@zachsmusicandcomics]

Damn! You murdered that Calling Dr. Love solo!

[@dantheredeemed]

the first time I ever heard of kiss was when I watched that one Scoby doo special when I was 3. I remember having nightmares for a month straight lol. Nevertheless, I got over the nightmares, and they are to this day one of my favorite bands!

[@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn]

I've got the DVD of that special, still in the wrapper. I want to watch it, just don't want to open it! 🙂

[@jsr-uz3oj]

I feel sorry for the younger generation that never saw them live. I went to every KISS concert I could, I wish I had saved all my ticket stubs, the only bad concert that had was none of them, I can't say that about some bands.

[@dusty5953]

what’s the worst concerts you’ve been to?

[@davedavid7061]

Saw them in Omaha in 76 and 77. Still have a torn and untorn ticket after we rushed the gate. $6 for each show

[@harryforster602]

I’m 24 and saw them a few months ago. While they are nowhere near their 70s days I was completely blown away by them. I wasn’t a kiss fan before them but now I’m completely obsessed. I love watching videos about them and listening to songs I haven’t heard yet. I’m sad I didn’t get to see them back in the day, or with ace, but i feel honoured to have seen them

[@davedavid7061]

@@harryforster602 that's cool. Was Ace with them?

[@jsr-uz3oj]

@@harryforster602 I'm glad you you got to see them Kiss always gives you their best and their concerts back in the day were awesome fond memories happy to see Kiss has a new member of the Kiss army rock on brother 👍

[@G.F.Browning]

Actually Ace has recorded a version of Cold Gin with John 5 no less. Its off his seventh solo album Origins VOL 1 check it it's a lot heavier than the original and brings a different flavor to the song

[@lucastomasko316]

I’m really glad you did the alive! Intro for Black Diamond

[@apolodord1439]

Great vid and song choices! Part 3 pls 😂

[@zakary6704]

Great, great show you got !!!! Very entertaining, awesome !!!!

[@GREG-SC]

HELL YEA! the opening riff was the bomb! 🔷

[@jamescarr3895]

Hey metal dad you forgot 6 foot hot look All American Man. That opening riff is heavy as hell. Crank that one out for an old detroit born kiss fan! Rock on dude!

[@MetalDadRocks]

Coming in VOL 3!

[@_metalguyofficial_]

Can you make some lynyrd skynyrd riffs or the best 10 riffs? You make a great Job, Rock on! 🤘🏼😆

[@dowvidz]

I've always thought(since i bought the single in '78) that the "stab" at the end of of hard times was taken from 2000 man and it works better than the fade out

[@ernest1576]

Dude you are awesome I loved kiss when I was in jr high.

[@donaldcummings8407]

"Deuce", as far as THIS old fart is concerned( 59 yrs old), is the best concert-opening song ever.. I didnt discover KISS until 9th grade(1977) when a friend of mine GAVE me his KISS ALIVE! album.. Deuce blew me away.. I had just finished 3 yrs of guitar lessons and switched over to Bass. I had some catching up to do as far learning KISS tunes.Of course I would later branch out( VH, Pat Travers, etc etc) but Gene was my first bass hero regardless of what some people might think of his overall ability..Thanks,Gene!

[@MetalDadRocks]

Gene came up with some amazing bass lines. Especially early on!

[@hoovie1417]

Hey metal dad… this list is awesome. Pumped to see you mention the Oath. I would personally add All American man, I stole your love, and I’ve had enough (into the fire) One member of the KIϟϟ army to another!

[@ericnelson7524]

Badass!! A Les Paul ALWAYS has the best killer tone and you have the feel down great!

[@howelingmadwolf9415]

I like the Elder

[@opinionhaver574]

I really like your guitar tone - what are your running your guitar through?

[@MrBubyV]

When can we expect The Metal Dad Tour? 🎸 w/ …….Recliner and All. 🤘🏽 Come on man there is an entire new generation out there thirsting for some real rock/metal music from someone who lived it 🎶 🎵

[@paulkjv4654]

The intro at KISS AlIVE 2 is GENE SIMMONS' voice later mixed in!

[@christopherdavisfrancis3438]

New axe sounds amazing!! Costa Rica listening in!!!

[@MetalDadRocks]

Awesome!

[@hav3lka]

Waiting for part three!!

[@wizardofoz6811]

Deuce is the best opening song ever!

[@canadiantraveller281]

You just played better than any KISS recording live or studio, nicely done bud 👍

[@daves_not_here_mannn]

Lol

[@tcartermusic]

😐

[@zimms-world]

That’s awesome you played something from the elder. Only you and dark are awesome

[@kennethkimbroug8087]

Rock on Metal Dad !!!!

[@anthonymitchellalice]

Superb stuff!!

[@MetalDadRocks]

Glad you liked it!

[@donnyrankin8330]

Totally awesome Riffage!! 🤘🏻

[@rogfromthegarage3143]

That was fun!

[@apnoiz6922]

Interestingly I thought The Oath would be the number 1. Some Bruce Kullick riffs soon?

[@alibobsmarland9572]

Strange Ways is one of the best Kiss riffs ever.

[@ericyates3256]

Powerful riffs by kiss keep rocking respect

[@grg-mpgmusic7247]

Dressed to Kill had some great riffs!

[@Caliche820]

Metal Dad is the man!

[@Caliche820]

Yoh, @Metal Dad, you ought do ‘Rip It Out’! C’mon, man, just let it rip!

[@pwsavage950]

New room acoustics sound good!

[@mszeszulski]

Kick ass Riffs

[@teenagemetalhead666]

Cool

[@xguy_kourosh_5g889]

Do a top ten on your favorite solos

[@MetalDadRocks]

I need too

[@adamhawkins3036]

I may get hate comments but ive always been partial to Paul stanleys guitar playing..i liked his voice not the greatest singer but good tho n i just preferred paul's playing better but nothing but love for ace freely too

[@periachi4961]

Top ten VH riffs next?

[@MetalDadRocks]

coming soon!

[@periachi4961]

@@MetalDadRocks yes!!

[@TheEman590]

Awesome 👍. Van Halen are my favorite band.

[@dueyev]

And just like that I'm 14 again.

[@luizdasaholywars6]

Music from the elder is a great record. Fuck if you don't agree.

[@alexbautista6905]

🥰

[@jalvz4589]

Épico!!!

[@pericleschiarelli2004]

I l💋ve, ... !!! 🤘🤘🤘!!!

[@augustocarvalho7357]

Tone

[@unsurprisingly]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@davidgoss9967]

Ahh you should do some of genes bass lines

[@jean-pierrestraub7530]

Hard times is a real cool tune whereas I'm tired of Cold gin

[@gerritlandman289]

👌

[@augustocarvalho7357]

Post

[@richardgullo7373]

War machine

[@MetalDadRocks]

Check out the first Kiss Top 10. It’s there!

[@javiercastano3552]

Love Gun, Detroit rock City???

[@MetalDadRocks]

Vol 3!

[@michaeljohnson4177]

please stand while playing

[@bradleyramondpierce133]

Please stop

[@MetalDadRocks]

Nope

[@antonydick6057]

Really great guitar sound...

[@yuryborisov514]

TOP ACCEPT ,VDO

[@guitardan36]

I remember growing up as a Kiss fan my neighbor said they were all show. I told him listen to all the cool riffs and catchy lyrics. I was hooked when I heard alive. Ace wasn't the best technical guitarist,but his leads and licks, bends, and vibrato fit Kiss perfect.

[@aidanbutcher8817]

War machine should have been on that! Arguably their heaviest track?

[@kaleb41833]

Ace was the man

[@stevenfrost6441]

Black Diamond was one of my brothers fave KISS tunes. 👍I can still remember him jamming this in his bedroom with his turntable and those Kenwood Speakers! Thanks for this AWESOME walk down memory lane Metal Dad! 🎸❤👍

[@paulsc36]

That shoeless sock is everything!❤️ Legend, absolutely LEGEND! DAD Rock and Rules! Long live Dad!

[@Is308enough]

That ending was AWESOME!! Metal dad on a Les Paul playing classic Kiss=😍

[@ralphanderson3316]

I grew up with Kiss as my first love of music. Been to many concerts. You honor them well with your awesome talent. The lazy boy in sox is makes your guitar playing seem as natural to you as breathing. I enjoy your videos. Keep doing your thing Metal Dad!

[@REDBANDITOFFICIAL1]

Peter Kriss was underrated

[@jean-pierrestraub7530]

To the point that people can't write his name correctly ?

[@allanpeck8523]

I'm of that age so I had BIG SMILES while watching this - heck maybe even a watery eye or two. 👍

[@davidrayner9832]

My fave is Come On And Love Me from Alive. I have it as the ring tone on my phone.

[@jonstreng7850]

I love the still photos he is showing during the jam session. Very impressive 👍 I felt Parasite would be #1 until I noticed it was included, as #8, on volume 1.

[@jeffreysimoneau4323]

Thumbs up for Black Diamond and Watching You. 🤘

[@dn1084]

Love the video and the way you just lounge on the chair and play. Would love to know more about how you started playing and if you were ever in a band. I really enjoy your playing and videos.

[@beatrizsanchez9814]

You nail them! One of my favourites is Calling Dr Love as well

[@Giantcaterpillar]

Black Diamond kicks some serious

[@Oct31Bear]

Kiss they rock! I remember in the late 70s and early 80s a friend and I. Would rollerskate to them and Van Halen also Ozzy lol. God Of Thunder was my jam!

[@michaelpowell60]

BLACK DIAMOND IS MY FAVORITE KISS RIFF! THE REPLACEMENTS DID AN AWESOME COVER OF IT ON THEIR ALBUM 'LET IT BE".