My Top 10 Metal Riffs...

I'm sure I'm missing 1000's of riffs that deserve to be in the lineup though put on the spot this is pretty much it for me.
Out of all aspects of music, it's the metal riff that drives me the most. Something about the guitar tone, note choice and execution that makes me want to pick up the guitar.
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[@amirrezarezaie]

The parrot must be in all of your videos moving forward.

[@jakubturlinski7159]

I'm looking forward to seeing the parrot headbang in time with thrash metal

[@mrbigglesworth_Official]

A Parrot: "The parrot must be in all your videos moving forward.. the parrot must be in all your videos moving forward"

[@EchoVerse243]

Bah bah ye irani too in channel

[@amirrezarezaie]

@@EchoVerse243 Fadaei dari 🙏🏻

[@richardwoods7935]

I definitely agree

[@p4fizzle]

I really like the way you took a bit of time to tell stories behind the riffs rather than just hammering out 10 riffs like the "standard" youtube format

[@yeetfeet1878]

Yeah he is great.

[@TomTomTom87]

agreed

[@SpyneMetal]

I agree. Very cool

[@rudiausbuddeln3652]

4:14 the Bird is vibing lol

[@rationalityfirst]

It's a Gary Holt riff, it's normal.

[@Sm0knn]

Haha

[@therrienvictor8474]

Poor bird

[@rationalityfirst]

@@therrienvictor8474 no u

[@ben2jumanji956]

This dude playing a guitar while there is a parrot. Acting like it doesnt exist

[@stevenseven6626]

bro you should listen to death they got some sick thrash/death riffs

[@jules1553]

D-standard tuning too

[@the_swoletariat1621]

Crystal Mountain 😌

[@MrDISTORT6]

CHUCK!

[@watakoe]

SPIRITUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALL HEAAAAALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[@braxken8060]

dude i was thinking the same thing lol

[@StopPanakinAnakin]

Finally, I get to be the time stamp guy. You're the man, chopper. I must say, I'm quite surprised there is no Lamb of God on your favorites list!!! 1:12 : Megadeth - Conquer or Die 1:50 : Pantera - Cemetery Gates 2:55 : Metallica - Fade to Black 3:55 : Exodus - Funeral Hymm 4:35 : Ozzy/Randy Rhoads - Diary of a Madman 5:50 : Slayer - South of Heaven 6:55 : Megadeth - Holy Wars...The Punishment Due 8:10 : Pantera - Floods 9:20 : Metallica - Orion 10:25 : Raining Blood - Slayer

[@LambChopper678]

Those guys will get their own LOG special Top 10

[@StopPanakinAnakin]

@@LambChopper678 Hell yeah, thats what I like to hear! - Glad to see you replied, been a fan for years. High quality, accurate playing. Always excited to see your vids! Thank you!

[@BigboiiTone]

Love being the timestamp guy

[@MuhammadAtef17]

I think Floods is one of the most unique songs ever.

[@Sigmachadofficial]

Man that tone is crushing

[@semiekinaydin6353]

It's CHUGGING

[@glennhecker4422]

​@@semiekinaydin6353 Ola Englund would be proud!

[@bestboy897]

conquer or die riff sounds something like kiko would write

[@neighbourhoodmusician]

It also has a bit of the Five Magics intro in it, so it could also be Dave.

[@sebastianpavez2387]

It seems to me similar to The Call Of Ktulu

[@mateogutierrezsalinas1831]

Kiko wrote it

[@CarlosFreitas99]

I think Kiko wrote it because Conquer or Die is like Kiko's song in the album

[@elrusolokooooo]

@@neighbourhoodmusician No, it doesn't...

[@dmncanter]

The solo from floods is hands down one of the greatest things dime ever did. The ammount of soul coming out of that riff is absurd.

[@braxtinbrown3369]

D standard makes every riff sound amazing. Funeral hymn is my favorite Exodus song

[@steve1982n]

Best tuning ever

[@ShreddingSkin]

Man you need to search on youtube, "Dimebag Solo Born In the Basement" for a beautiful high quality version of his early solo spot you were talking about

[@LambChopper678]

Lone Wolf Will do mate, thank you

[@TheCoronaMortis]

Came for the bird, stayed for the riffs.

[@GrooveDuude]

Diary of a Madman is chocked full of the best riffs in metal. That song still gives me chills.

[@1otherside]

I'm pretty sure Kiko wrote Conquer Or Die, almost entirely... I'm brazilian, and I think he said that in one of his videos in portuguese, but can't remember 100% surely. Great selection milord. Master Of Puppets and Holy Wars main riffs are my top 1, hands down, I can vibe and headbang into these songs until I die. But Orion/Hangar 18 are f*cking master pieces, I love Cliff's love & strength, and I love Marty/Dave harmony, the "solo duet" in the end of H18 it's unbeliavable. Keep it up, love your vids and tones!

[@martingeorgiev999]

my top 1: every death riff

[@vitoriapauluci9153]

every death or all that remains riff

[@drewgibbs283]

Nice profile pic

[@martingeorgiev999]

@@drewgibbs283 you to, beautiful

[@uncletony9368]

XD

[@unholydeception]

Yes

[@devonrobinson2182]

6:41 that riff from Holy Wars is my favorite part of the song, if not top 10 riffs of all time as well.

[@armondtanz]

For sure. The whole song is a complete masterpiece from start to finish. Even the most anti metal musos in the 90s would still stop and listen to that intro. It was always mustaines voice that would get it kicked from the college class. But them riffs. Monumental!!!

[@Swampster70]

Diary... is one of the coolest, creepiest, well written riffs ever. It's also one of the most butchered. Thanks for not butchering it!

[@MrPantera123456]

Vulgar Display of Power did not have Cemetery Gates on it lol

[@gabecarter3554]

But like who cares, its still pantera

[@themallachtguyiguess]

Love your videos man, but my inner ocd couldn’t help but notice when you said vulgar display of power, I know you meant cowboys from hell, but at least you displayed the proper album cover

[@p4fizzle]

haha yeh that tweaked me

[@LambChopper678]

Sorry, my brain glitched and I didn’t even notice I said it

[@bodydomelight]

And Orion is still to this day one of the most emotional Metallica songs to me - and really right up there with it is To Live is to Die ...if you’re our age and can still hear , you owe it to yourself to listen to both of these several times with a good set of cans. Lambchopper I’ve been with you since the beginning brother .You’ve taught me so much about playing guitar. thank you for all you do.

[@patrickholt4134]

First thing I ever learned was the fade to black riff.

[@Ithyphallics]

Hearing Diary of a Madman on here I'm surprised there's no King Diamond/Andy LaRocque riffs

[@JohnDoe-rt4jz]

Okay, I’LL say it.... ... FUCKIN’ SLAAYEERRRRRR! 🤘

[@MasterFailureOfficialChannel]

Your parrot is so cool! He seems to really dig into some of the riffs haha.

[@DownHereInChile]

We need more Metal Birb in our lives!

[@Bricklinsv1970]

That Bird seems to like it :)

[@kuzWich]

3:58 - Def fond of Exodus stuff)

[@Bricklinsv1970]

@@kuzWich Ya he liked that the most lol!

[@SerioosSam]

It made me smile that when you play the chords in the chorus of Orion, your foot imitates the bass drum like what I do hahaha. Love the video as always!

[@hawk6111]

Its the ol kick snare beat. 1n2n3n4n

[@swsandwhich5827]

I think the main riff to take no prisoners is great too. Great riffs 👌

[@restojon1]

That really is so much fun to play. It's controlled chaos most of the way through, it's one of those songs where if you lose that flow whilst playing it feels as if you almost lose the whole song.

[@pixelbasedlifeforms]

I really liked how imperfect the playing is and how the chosen riffs are not the first riff you can think of from those bands. Very sincere video. Oh and the bird is awesome.

[@musicplaylists59]

one of my favourites is the riff right after the guitar solo in Criminally Insane by Slayer

[@jasonciecko9258]

I feel the appreciation for South Of Heaven is along the lines of those who get it and those who don't. That intangible heavyness by the slowing of the groove, ... but you nailed it. Definitely share the same appreciation for that song!

[@kentucky1519]

I wanted to die the moment you said cemetery gates was on vulgar display of power

[@Dimeocide]

For me I love the Orion riffs, but the stand out on that song is Cliff, those are just the absolute best bass riffs of all time in my opinion! Also that Floods tone is absolute awesome, sounds phenomenal!

[@nihilist92]

Really enjoyed this. Would love to see more videos like this and riff explanations etc. Hope you’re well! 🤘🏻

[@LambChopper678]

Nihilist92 Thanks mate, it was fun to do. Might do more

[@yeetfeet1878]

My favorite riff of all time is probably the riff in eye of the beholder the part after the intro. And I love the south of heaven riff. And hanger 18 metal is just filled with great riffs. Thank you for making this video you are the best.

[@StrangerE0ns]

Jeez Orion like that sounds crazy

[@theunclefungus]

I was hoping that part of holy wars was in here. absolutely delightful dude

[@AnupWee]

This guy is one of my favorite youtube guitarists...! 👌

[@nima665]

I found someone else whos favorite Metallica song is Orion! 🤝🏻🤘🏻

[@andrewchristou2693]

That patriot be like , who the fuck you talking to man

[@david10006]

Everyone that mentions "Diary of a Madman" almost always focuses on the acoustic intro but the whole song is pure genius.

[@grandwazoo1696]

The breakdown is the most 80's metal riff ever.

[@elMariachiRecords]

With that parrot you should play Alestorm riffs

[@yoe91]

yup, good list. Mine would be similar for that style and era. I just think the riff in Angel of death, second part of the song. Can't beat that. Has to be in the Top 10.

[@andmetalforall2763]

Thank god someone recognising Gary Holt, my favourite riff of his would be Children of a worthless God, such an underrated guitarist.

[@CoasterCoat]

DIARY OF A MADMAN is sick. RANDY RHOADS is the Greatest in my opinion.

[@AZColt1971]

Love that Holt Funeral Hymn riff. Enjoyed your cover of that one. Hope you do a remake sometime! Also, you're the first person I've ever heard say Orion is their favorite Metallica song, other than me. Cheers mate!

[@beanman2206]

great playing and tone as normal!! it was a little bit distracting that all of the riffs were played a bit slower than normal though

[@LambChopper678]

For some reason I always practice the riffs slower. It gives me time to add extra chug or feeling into them that you sometimes miss playing them quickly

[@beanman2206]

@@LambChopper678 very true! thats how all people should learn riffs! still quite distracting tho

[@patriotfirst8922]

I love this channel because lambchopper loves thrash metal as much as I do and as a “thrash metal elitist” I appreciate that

[@awguitarroom8033]

Does your parrot hum your riffs ever? That would be awesome

[@LambChopper678]

He imitates me humming riffs but I’ve never heard him copy a guitar

[@Yonlawlawlaw]

I would add ( Dead Skin Mask) from Slayer

[@troypetrova4833]

The parrot is feeling that riff 4:00

[@jarradbennett2286]

Cliff makes that riff on Orion tho

[@BA99253]

I love the song funeral hymn! Gary holts got some cool stuff riffs and leads.

[@giancarlosarias5456]

El loro le da un toque especial

[@dustyjoe71]

The bionic main riff from Battery is my top riff of all time.

[@rorys433]

i have no idea how someone managed to get your bus driver to play cowboys from hell. wish that was the case on my bus.

[@jester-lh2ug]

Bro I’m in hs and we did we tried to silence the rappers

[@vitoriapauluci9153]

came for the bearded metal head man (although he shaved), stayed for the metal head bird

[@Hatredy11]

Lambchopper678, I think you would appreciate Nile-Iskander D'hul Karnon and Bllodbath-Hades Rising.

[@NoName-nj4el]

cool, but where is Бездна Анального Угнетения???!!!?!?!!?!

[@ScorpionMcKillinIt]

After 10 years...I can still not make those triplets sound right in Fade to Black...no matter what guitar or amp I throw at it. Just not meant to nail that portion.

[@JLGUITARMUSIC7]

Beautiful parrot...ooo and by the way..nice selection, performance and sound ...man 🤟🤟🤟🤟and your parrot is a metal headbanger...has a completely attitude on the Exodus Riff...("he or she") is in the ATTACK position mo#$$@ f$#%% ha ha ha!!! 🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@rrguitar1]

Ive always loved your channel ! Awesome!! Beautiful parrot !!!

[@Hangar1318]

Thanks man. This was awesome. By the way, I really like the riff in Regular People (Pantera).

[@OZHKAR1]

I was waiting for some headbanging action from our green winged metal buddy

[@yagzbayram389]

Damn that Angel of Death

[@advocaciaschicovski1037]

RIP Louro José

[@jonramsey1545]

It's incredible to me - I spent my formative years (young teenager) a half a world away, and if I had to come up with my favorite riffs of all time, they would mirror yours almost exactly. I think I would've included the ending of AJFA and Dead Skin Mask. But that's it. Awesome job, mate! Keep on rocking \m/!

[@LambChopper678]

That just got scary when you mentioned the outro to ajfa

[@williamconway5547]

Excellent choices Chopper, Randy and Dime for me. Melodic Masterpiece and Southern Soul. But Metallica Creeping Death and Slayer South of Heaven are spectacular.

[@persephonestorment9400]

I agree with your entire top 10 but if I had one it'd have to be a top 15 and include 11. Imperiled Eyes - Annhilator 12. Brotherhood of the Snake - Testament (A newer one but the intro riff is just badass). 13. Laid to Rest - Lamb of God 14. Armorist - Overkill (another new one but it just kicks fucking Ass) 15. BE ALL, END ALL - Anthrax (Sofia Bulgaria live Joey just has a crowd fucking wild with this one...)

[@TENIENTE1928]

Some poor mind is gonna see you playing metallica with a dave mustaine's signature and go crazy about it ahhaha ME? I just love your style man, nice background stories before each riff... amazing gear too! I love that guitar and the jackson flying V

[@WorldvsTruth]

Great stuff man! I think every electric guitarist would do well to put together a list. Although 2 out of your top 10 I have on my list already, it doesn't make it any easier to select the rest, given that every riff is a 10/10. Cheers.

[@lf882]

I really love your guitar tone, sounds so refreshing! Greetings from Austria

[@vamito3070]

ORION x infinity!! YES! My favorite also. First song I learned from tab way back. Still know the important parts from those tabs. Forgot the rest lol. This is a spark for me, TY

[@johnpanning4133]

Fade to black was the riff that made me a real Metallica fan and thereon, a real metalhead

[@glennhecker4422]

"Fade To Black" was my intro to Metallica, too! First Metallica song I ever heard, courtesy of Philadelphia rock radio (most likely WYSP-94.1FM) Bought the "Ride The Lightning" album very soon thereafter (a new release at the time) and have remained a fan ever since!

[@christianbeaulieu294]

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[@ninkichan7209]

Mate, you said Cemetery Gates off of Vulgar Display of Power.😂 Great playing by the way.

[@ratedrawr1411]

One of my favorite riffs is off Pantera's CFH - The Art Of Shredding from the intro into that fast fire riff... So Fuck'n good mate!!! Cheers from USA 🤘😎🍻

[@brutalmorality5885]

Cemetery Gates = Cowboys from Hell Album. Sounds good though.

[@tomdrum1394]

Great ear bro- absolutely love your playing & RIFF- pick's- each one is METAL at it's finest!!! Keep em' coming

[@piedpeter1]

Marty Friedman most melodic creative insane unparalleled leads on RIP IMHO.

[@simoflatout8912]

metal parrot

[@stevencastaneda9582]

Hey lamb Ollie doesn't seem impressed at all. Completely disregarding the proper manners I know you have taught him. Geesh omg brutha just having fun Ollie is bad ass just like Dad. Them were some of the sickest heavy riffs ever written. Thanks for sharing.

[@briankeevan8134]

8 of these songs are also in my top 10 riffs. (Growing up in the late 80’s was awesome if you’re a fan of Thrash.)🤘🏻

[@davidhealy4534]

Or CFH even

[@megaloblabber2948]

i clicked on this video praying funeral hymn would be on here but considering of all the metal songs out there its less known compared to bands like megadeth or pantera but damn that was a pleasant surprise

[@jasonnielsen5976]

I didn't ever get into Exodus, that's not hating on them, I just never really checked them out, but other than that, we have very similar lists, down to the riff selection, I'd replace Exodus with either Mr. Crowley or Desperate Cry

[@malcolm824]

Would've loved to see some Maiden in here... Solid list though!

[@bluphoenix2267]

God Damn Man... That riff on Floods gets me every time! Well played!!

[@lerdeleon737]

Lambchopper, that can't be Diary of a Madman, what riff are you playing? Whatever it is, it's killer!

[@christian32862]

I bet my chips that the conquer or die riff was made by Kiko, he has a very specific way of composing, for Brazilian metalheads it's easy to identify Kiko's compositions lol

[@igorcristyan1236]

Brazil Belo Horizonte e nois ! \w/

[@MundodasGuitarras]

Brazil Dublin é nois

[@BlackSeb66]

First riff (of Megadeth) reminds me a lot SOD "Pussy whipped"

[@TheIsahn]

Great video, you think is better the Eq in the loop effects or in line?

[@RussWoWSolo]

Cool sound, tnx for preset! I love this riffs=) Its metal history all time

[@skullkrusher4418]

Great list Lamb.

[@longwong1016]

My dad has that same guitar and I have played it and it plays very well. Pantera forever!

[@ak1969]

The parrot really loves some riff's. Been watching your video's and damn you can play. Some really good stuff. I picked few lick's from your vid's mate. Now i'm a subscriber. Thanks for these great vid's mate.

[@GuitarGrant]

clicked on the video for the bird, was NOT disappointed

[@BradDelsonFender]

Cemetary Gates is not from VGDOP! It's from Cowboys from Hell ;)

[@yeetfeet1878]

That’s the album he put it on.

[@yeetfeet1878]

If you look at the art it is cowboys from he** not vulgar display of power.

[@LambChopper678]

Please excuse me, my brain had 10k riffs flying around in it.

[@yeetfeet1878]

@Lambchopper678 first of all one of my favorite KZbin musicians. Number 2 it says 1990 and it is the cover art for cowboys from he**

[@yeetfeet1878]

Oh I just rewatched and realized you said vulgar display of power not had it on the screen.