Top 15 Greatest Doom Metal Riffs

[@DoomTones]

Black Sabbath is not included because they would take up 10 of the top 15 songs! You cant just choose 1 Sabbath Song. They will have their own top list because they are the greatest. Check out my BLACK SABBATH top 25 riffs video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoLVe39vobJ2a7c

[@Acid_0range]

yup, totally agree

[@Philtration]

Damn right!

[@JosephSmith-lm4ri]

I think if you had to pick the most doom (classic) sabbath song, I think into the void is about as solid a choice as one can make.

[@craigburton4447]

This is absolutely correct

[@yourboyjosh-b6p]

For sure. Into the Void if I had to pick one

[@Abrahamhamham]

I'm constantly humming the 10,000 years riff when i'm not constantly playing it on guitar. This shit is not healthy. Thanks a lot

[@DoomTones]

🤘

[@dickvalentinesillegitimate1059]

I’m a beginner. Is that a tough riff to play?

[@Abrahamhamham]

@@dickvalentinesillegitimate1059 not at all. You just need to practice enough to where your hand gets secure enough to allow you to play it solid from beginning to end, because of the constant movement. It’s all power chords

[@TCMx3]

great choices, Funeralopolis is THE quintessential doom riff for me and if you asked me to play a doom riff it's the one that would come to mind for sure

[@mofomartianp]

This list turned me onto Bongripper. That riff is trance inducing 🤘

[@amerijuanican3856]

Gardenia by Kyuss is one of my favourites. Thanks for putting it in the video🤘

[@DoomTones]

Kyuss rule 🏜

[@siralphons6762]

I agree 👍

[@howardchambers9679]

At the start it sounds like Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.

[@yourboyjosh-b6p]

Absolutely

[@ggfallen]

it's weird that I couldn't see your face, but knew exactly what grimace you were making: 😡😡😡

[@DoomTones]

😂😂😂

[@Fiveash-Art]

Stank face .. like the face your girl makes when you give her the Dirty Sanchez

[@stephen8902]

glad crowbar got on this list

[@DoomTones]

🤘💀 Very unique riff in Planets Collide.

[@danm5945]

Killer riffs all the way. I’m good with any list that starts with 10,000 Years. I’m interested to see what almost made the cut, or like you said in the description a “classic” list, etc. Great job!

[@DoomTones]

Thanks! I wanted to include Conan, Bongzilla, Om, Elder, Pallbearer, Yob e.t.c. but this video was taking forever to make, so i decided to split the content into several videos.

[@ryanhale1654]

Definitely! I mean it's all a matter of opinion as to what an actual list like top 15 should/would be but yeah, soon as dude reminded me of and started right off the bat with that High On Fire riff I was like F**K YEAAAH!!! Bc I always thought that was Pike's sickest riff of either band, Sleep OR HOF.

[@DoomTones]

@@ryanhale1654 yeah, another dope doomy HoF that i love is Madness of an architect

[@ryanhale1654]

@@DoomTones Bro have you ever listened to "Raw Curtains" by Goatsnake? Im not even really a big fan of them in particular but that one song, I think it was originally released on some split e.p. or something, just blew my mind!! It's not really anything like their usual stuff.

[@alek124.]

Don’t listen to Doom Metal much, so I’m surprised this was in my recommended buttt… this is good! Nice work :)

[@DoomTones]

Thanks!

[@kenyanicholas6809]

You should start

[@Dinocrap1011]

your tone is ducking amazing bro

[@DoomTones]

thanks a lot!

[@sir.spiral2600]

Killer tone and even more killer selection of songs. Good work man

[@DoomTones]

Thanks a lot!

[@MindRiotSolitude]

For me this is more a great top sludge/doom riff. Btw great vid and guitar sound. Greetings.

[@thaliuswarborn1148]

ayyy always good to see some good ass doom riffs content on this god forsaken website keep it groovin' lord, keep it groovin'.

[@DoomTones]

thanks! will do!🤘

[@twst1]

Having seen k2b play at house parties in the 90s, thank you for including 🙏

[@vwjordan89]

Love the tone!

[@HorseshoeofDeath]

Was slightly surprised to see Through Silver In Blood on here, I love that track. Your tone is awesome man, played really well, would've liked to see some Windhand though 😉

[@DoomTones]

lol, i know. that song is not really doom metal. but i love Neurosis so much that i had to include them anyway.

[@brauli00]

Bro your guitar tone is on point, nice work!

[@DoomTones]

Appreciate it!

[@danopticon]

@@DoomTones - May I ask what guitar you are playing? I tried enlarging the video and examining the headstock, but I can’t quite recognize it. I like your oddly square-yet-wavy pickguard in particular, and that’s a lovely shade of blue. It reminds me of Italian art deco, and of mass-produced Italian guitars of the 1960s, which were sold through catalogs at the time but are now highly coveted collectors items. Is it maybe an Eastwood clone of a vintage Eko or something? Many thanks for the upload, whether or not you’re able to reply!

[@DoomTones]

You are absolutely right about the design. Its an Italia Maranello Classic MK1, it was inspired by an early 60’s Hagström model@@danopticon

[@danopticon]

@@DoomTones - Thank you so much! It’s a work of art for sure. 🤘❤️🎸

[@DoomTones]

i got tired of the blue sparkle, so i stripped the paint and stained the wood underneath. this is what it looks like now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn_Sgaauhtxnr9U @@danopticon

[@alexskibicki2262]

Killer clip. 😎🤘🏻🎸 it’s awesome to hear these tunes in a drop B tuning. I’ve always like that tuning.

[@nitzer280]

Excellent work. Thanks for posting!

[@coolvad3r]

love em all, but glad Melvins were there. legends.

[@DoomTones]

I saw them live many, many years ago, i think when they were touring the "a senile animal" album. They had 2 drummers live playing 2 different kits!!! It was the most badass thing i had ever seen.🤘I think that gig influenced my future musical tastes greatly.

[@coolvad3r]

@@DoomTones oh man! ... That was my favorite Melvins lineup ... I saw them open for tool in 2001. I was aware of them, but they definitely left a strong impression. Now they're Gods...

[@Comrade.Question]

@@DoomTones That must have been the Melvins + Big Business days those were heavy heavy years for.

[@TChrisBaker]

@@DoomTones Melvins tour a lot, I've seen them so many times in Chicago

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Awesome video!

[@DoomTones]

Thanks a lot Jason! Im a huge fan of your channel!

[@DoomTones]

MY TOP 10 STONER DOOM METAL RIFFS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roimgoama9Sihpo

[@MrSuperfuzz79]

Top quality picks, well played and some killer guitar tones too. 🤘

[@azja6666]

This made my day. So good. I prefer black metal but doom and sludge are awesome too🖤

[@DoomTones]

thanks! im a big black metal fan as well.🤘

[@tdm036]

Oohh heavy vintage doom metal sound. I love it

[@acidbatharchive]

Acid bath 🔥 wouldn’t be my first pick but awesome riff

[@S4B3R117]

I think you MIGHT be a lil biased lmao

[@DoomTones]

If i have the time i might make and Acid Bath top 10 riffs video. They deserve it. 🤡

[@saldaisslaviks7835]

@@DoomTones it would be great

[@youeatbutt224]

Acid Bath is always a first pick

[@kenyanicholas6809]

The Blue is my absolute favorite by them, I’m off to listen to it again for the thousandth time 🥸🤘🏾

[@kindofweird]

This dude is just a genius of video montage for cropping the upper half of the picture without even centering it xD

[@OmegaStationMusic]

Yes, great riffs and great tone!

[@DoomTones]

Thanks! 🤘 🔊

[@Uberbets]

As soon as I hear goatsnake I know this channels legit 🤘

[@tjk355]

You have amazing taste in music!

[@Nosfero369]

Nice playing, sounds ace!

[@DoomTones]

Thanks a lot! 🤘

[@lukbane420]

Really great sound! Good job! Cheers🔥

[@DoomTones]

Thanks a lot! 🤘

[@EXSENTRIX]

Oh yeah! Good stuff right here man. 🤘🏼💀🎸

[@DoomTones]

Appreciate that! 🤘

[@edward_snb]

Sick!!! You are beast!

[@DoomTones]

thanks!💀

[@the_pathologist]

This is one fantastic list, Acid Bath, Goatsnake and Orange FUCKING Goblin Baby!

[@DoomTones]

💀🔊🤘

[@maxwellhowell]

Dudes legit. Knows acid bath. Wraps it for me.

[@ahenathon]

No My Dying Bride? Waiting for part two then.

[@gatorsskyexploration2876]

Tuff stuff , awsome bro !

[@DoomTones]

Appreciate that!

[@gatorsskyexploration2876]

@@DoomTones kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXTcdoieodypY7c

[@lari4707]

Good stuff brother

[@DoomTones]

Thanks!

[@kaposztapower3721]

Wow. Didn't even know i love doom metal until i found this video.

[@guilhermeguerra190]

dude, thats killer

[@DoomTones]

thanks!

[@serfillustrated4018]

I see my favs like Acid Bath, Crowbar and the Melvins. I have to stop sleeping on these other bands. Is it just me or have you ever noticed that History of Bad Men and Night Goat are a variation of the same riff. Filth Pig by Ministry is the same riff also.. I love it.

[@rfreeman057]

great tone!

[@LaymansPursuit]

Supreme taste

[@leonjeliazkov5081]

I remember how I first listened to Funeralopolis.... doom ftw

[@dope1258]

Dope! I'd recommend checking out Candlemass if you haven't. Less sludge, but more epic sounding.

[@DoomTones]

Check the video description, i wrote that Candlemass, St Vitus and Pentagram will get their own video.🤘

[@dope1258]

@@DoomTones oh hell yeah

[@m92quad55]

excellent choices. got my sub

[@DoomTones]

Thanks for subbing

[@OmerNaveh]

just discoverd your channel. great tone and playing dude!

[@brewcolthup7821]

great choices!

[@DoomTones]

Thanks!

[@Sarevok_Anchev]

I was waiting for a Doom song, like BFG Division, The only thing they fear is you etc, lol.

[@DoomTones]

😂

[@AlamarianJ]

Good choices, especially “A History of Bad Men” and “Planets Collide.” Both sick riffs. My tastes skew a little older, so I would have included more old school doom riffs in my own list. “Mirror Mirror” or “Cry From the Crypt” by Candlemass, “All Your Sins” or “Relentless” by Pentagram, “Clear Windowpane” or “War is Our Destiny” by Saint Vitus, “The Tempter” by Trouble just to pluck a few from memory. I’d also have to work a Boris song in there. Oh, and Cathedral’s “A Funeral Request”… Come to think of it, how did you keep your list trimmed down to 15?

[@c.l.8213]

Fuck yeah, God Luck and Good Speed is awesome 🤘 Why no Dopethrone tho?

[@DoomTones]

dopethrone band? or riff?

[@janglingjack]

I'd include Dark foil. That riff is 👌

[@nanominaa]

Awesome picks

[@richardbelanger7002]

Awsome tone and riffs. You should get in serious recording... Instrumental riffs only. Vocals often ruins good riffs... No vocals needed with this tone . Keep grinding 🤘

[@Lumpappsofficial]

Awesome list. I got to know some new bands. I miss Trouble or the Skull ;)

[@andrewhendrix4688]

Wow a fellow left handed Italia guitar player! One who turns them upside down and restrings them too. I have a Rimini and Speedster. Good choice of riffs sir but no Black Stone Wielder by Candlemass?

[@DoomTones]

haha cool, lefty AND you play italia, thats a rare coincidence! speedsters look really good. This guitar is by far the best sounding guitar i have, the wilkinson humbuckers are amazing! i got this one from a friend like 15 years ago. It spent 10 years in storage, until i restorded it, and it proceeded to blow my mind!!!!🤘 p.s. im making a separate old shool doom bands video. candlemass will be on there for sure!

[@kenyanicholas6809]

That’s my favorite from Candlemass!

[@johnb8369]

Thanks, I need a shower, that was filthy.

[@cabinboysergex]

jEEZ that tone, my god

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

🤘💀🤘

[@DoomTones]

🔊💀🔊

[@churchmoms6662]

Dude hell yeah 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Sick tones great riffs

[@DoomTones]

Thanks!

[@alfonsocaro7221]

We need some top Doom-death/ funeral Doom riffs

[@garrettwilson9664]

Dat paradise lost

[@DoomTones]

Good idea, its on the to do list.🤘

[@thomasfowler8212]

Pallbearer got some killer riffs

[@DoomTones]

yeah, i wanted to include "forgotten days" but its gonna be in another video. 🤘

[@stevedamien638]

Good stuff man, Doom,Stoner Metal's great of course. But an hour of it,then a bit of Thrash,Speed,Heavy ect,,lol Too much of it definitely sound like the exact same song frankensteined in other songs,, I like to play in in Thrash rhythm styles also. Blending different genres into one.

[@metalwizard5502]

hm ya man! 🤟 Thanks

[@dingledan1966]

Why do you almost exclusively down pick? No shade, just wondering if you know something I don't :) Great vid, I subbed!

[@DoomTones]

dunno, i have always played like that.🤘

[@postnothing1]

nice shirt!

[@DoomTones]

thanks dude.

[@fewhavestrength]

Everyday I give prays to Lord Iommi!

[@marcopelaezfernandez4573]

I realized you were playing the guitar backwards after three minutes lol

[@jahsurf3194]

Monolord owns

[@JulianEmdon]

Agreed!

[@williamdon3442]

Greatest stoner riff is “into the void” by Black Sabbath

[@DoomTones]

Agree. Thats why its the first riff in my Black Sabbath top 25 riffs video, there are too many great Sabbath riffs to chose just one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoLVe39vobJ2a7c

[@red240red2]

Dope guitar tone what are you using I’m new to doom guitar tones. What is your go to?

[@piotrchrzanowski6738]

Great guitar sound 👍🎸

[@DoomTones]

thanks

[@DesolateSolitude]

Thank the Gods for Doom Metal. Imagine how boring things would be If Metal was always 100% fast… I Love bands like “Shape of Despair” And stuff like that.

[@kitcorpse]

I'm sad you left out Church of Misery... they have some killer riffage!

[@DoomTones]

i love them! their song opened my previous video "top 15 clean doom metal riffs" Also, check out my cover of their song "el padrino" kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX_Yl3d7f714fM0

[@nicolasbeaudry6158]

That guitar look better like that sick sound bro❤

[@SC-stonerconstruction]

that guitar is so fucking sick

[@rykehuss3435]

No Black Sabbath no Candlemass, no Pagan Altar?

[@DoomTones]

i wrote in the comments that st vitus, candlemass and a bunch of old school bands deserver their own video. Including Black Sabbath is impossible because then 10 of the to 15 riffs would be theirs :) i will make a separate sabbath video because they are the greatest.

[@rykehuss3435]

@@DoomTones Alright!

[@jasonroyce3587]

right away #1 im like "fucking definitely".

[@DoomTones]

I needed to start strong so the obvious choice was high on fire!

[@ofermashiach4519]

Not a single Black Sabbath, Saint Vitus, Candlemass, Pentagram, Reverend Bizarre, Iron Man, or Trouble riff... I'm disappointed.

[@DoomTones]

i wrote in the comments: Not many old-school bands are included because I'm making a separate video about them. st vitus, the obsessed, candlemass, cathedral, pentagram, pagan altar, Witchfinder General, trouble, Witchfinder General are all gonna be there!

[@sonofjoanne1969]

I guess anything from Soundgarden was just too clean and cheery ;)

[@DoomTones]

soundgarden are dope, but i think people would get very angry if i posted them in a top 15 doom metal list. haha.

[@fodextv2316]

Theres something off about your guitar im not a guitarist but idk man something seems strange, really good list overall

[@flackygod]

the guitar is upside down...

[@DoomTones]

thanks. its a right handed guitar and i play lefty

[@bungaobungus5599]

heavy lord should have been on this list, i think theyre slept on

[@Lapaccata]

do not forgot adrift in the ocean, by yob 🤟. and empress rising by monolord

[@DoomTones]

i really want to do a yob top 10 riffs video, but there are almost no tabs online. And its very hard to pick out what Mike is playing...

[@dripson6824]

1000 year internal war by crowbar, and we hate you by electric wizard

[@valeriyblinov1573]

Love You!!! Love You!!! Vodka!!

[@duhbz]

What are you using as a virtual rig man thats killer!? Im plating death metal but im also into doom and i dont know any good plugins or virtual stuff for fuzz stuff. What is your recommandations !? Cheer’s from Montreal brother 🤘🏻

[@DoomTones]

Thanks! The fuzz is the Audiority Heavy Pedal (best fuzz plugin i have found so far), Impulse response: Ownhammer Heavy Hitters 2. And LOTS of eq and multiband compression, e.t.c

[@Belsemora]

Wow! Holy shit! How did you get this tone!?

[@DoomTones]

audiority heavy pedal plugin

[@Belsemora]

@@DoomTones what amp sim?

[@DoomTones]

@@Belsemora there is no amp sim. the signal chain is. guitar - audiority heavy pedal - impulse response.

[@Belsemora]

@@DoomTones Ok, thank you!! I´m gonna try it!

[@spekenbonen72]

Heavy!

[@charlesjacobs4767]

Putting the tuning you’re using in the description would make it a lot easier to pick up these riffs. Is this a whole step down (all strings) or something else?

[@PantalligodJr]

B Standard tuning B E A D f# b

[@bassrocks4419]

Crowbar! 🤘🏻

[@DoomTones]

always!

[@melvin10101]

Man this tone. What does your pedalboard look like?

[@iltourcinico]

Nice, but this is not pure doom. No Pentagram, Candlemass, Cathedral, St. Vitus ecc. It's more stoner/ sludge than old school doom metal

[@DoomTones]

ofcourse, you are right. I needed a title, so i just chose doom. agree that most of these are actually sludge bands. :) im currently working on an old school doom video. with pentagram, st vitus, witchfinder general, the obsessed, candlemass. e.t.c. 🤘

[@adamproductions4529]

I enjoy doom riffs

[@bizarreband16]

Genial 🍷

[@DoomTones]

Thanks!

[@elmershiflett8154]

Monolord 🤘🤘

[@chayseblack4162]

Lefties of doom unite! Sick guitar and sound!

[@felixmarques]

Maybe it's cause I got into this genre rather late, but it took until the fifth example to play the kind of thing I call doom, rather than just stoner rock. I like it droney and sludgy.

[@jasonlovi8745]

Hell yeah! Electric Wizard!

[@DoomTones]

💀🔊

[@kenyanicholas6809]

Listening to them rn

[@XeLYoutube]

the wire so close to string ! ahh. love the tone! , the riffs they all remind me black label society xD

[@DoomTones]

Thanks! yeah, haha this is a right-handed guitar played upside down, so the cable is sometimes in the way of the strings.🤘