Top 20 Greatest Punk Rock Riffs

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[@cyrillesu]

" Still Waiting " sounds like a punk rock riff at first, then it suddenly turns into a Metallica riff.

[@jamesbryant8087]

Sum 41 was very metal inspired.

[@davidduran1910]

Thats what I was thinking

[@anthonyogrosky6466]

I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS COMMENT OML

[@filux7329]

yeah I mean they basically turned full metal (or at least crossover) with their new album

[@a-stark3]

thats why I love them lol

[@snoproblem]

'Holiday in Cambodia' has a cool and eerie vibe that sticks in my mind.

[@iamspartacus6713]

California uber alles is amazing too!

[@kiwiwomb104]

Brace yourself, my dear.

[@Tysandifer]

Trust me its like being there....horrible time in my life

[@thorsonofodin2492]

I really reminds me of scooby doo for some reason

[@zeoalexo]

So you've been to school for a year or two and you know you've seen it all......

[@Idceleron]

Guys, he didn't 'forget' any riffs, he chose a set amount of riffs, it's his choice.

[@TheSharkAnt]

Agreed, these punk purists are annoying as hell.

[@thrashhh4457]

@@TheSharkAnt its not just punk :v even in metal riffs video ppl are like this

[@ЕгорТрифонов-с4щ]

I was looking for a wise person

[@weeoth8380]

let them have their fun

[@bearded_riffs]

End of the fuckin argument

[@michellekimberley2003]

0:47 American Jesus 0:56 Holiday In Cambodia 1:13 Time Bomb 1:24 Welcome To Paradise 1:45 I Wanna Be Sedated 1:59 Still Waiting 2:21 Anarchy In The UK 2:35 Pretty Fly For A White Guy 2:48 Chicago Is So Two Years Ago 3:06 Misery Business 3:26 Dumpweed 3:41 Back To The Motor League 3:58 I Fought The Law 4:09 Futures 4:33 The Separation Of Church And Skate 4:54 American Idiot 5:10 Last Caress 5:30 Fat Lip 5:44 The Kids Aren't Alright 6:04 Dammit

[@OrganicFaithFactory]

Your a life saver

[@zachcorney1726]

Buys Billie joe armstrong signature guitar* “this just really had a punk rock feel too it”

[@benhawkinsguitar]

It's not a billie Armstrong signature, its an epiphone les Paul jr, about 150 new, billies is 1450

[@AidanMillward]

The Les Paul Jr was also on sale about fifteen years before Billie Joe was born.

[@zaxxx1975]

Woooee! Billy joe!. Knows the guitar by heart!! Lol. I seen BJ n his band play back in the 90's. Dont know what he played live. Some guitar techie knows tho. I play a Winderoo. Remember that if i get big. Winderoo. Some foreign thingy

[@brunoestigarribia5393]

@@zaxxx1975 Um, his signature guitar is Blue, he had it since he was 10 and still uses it to this day.

[@TheKidBrutus]

He uses a Les Paul but his signature is Blue, it's a strat he got when he was 10 and still uses it live.

[@user-pi8fn6wm9j]

Really heavy on the pop-punk there.

[@pointblank6]

I love pop punk and grew up with it but agree. No Blitzkreig bop, no buzzcocks, no stranglers, no joy division, no iggy pop, no the jam etc etc

[@DBNA.rt73]

@@pointblank6 well said!!! long live joy division & the buzzcocks!

[@dumbassclips]

I just love punk in general, every type

[@RevStickleback]

@@paulbeahm3891 It's a crap name, but it's a genre inspired by the punk sound. Punks didn't even like the name punk when it got applied to them at first. I do find it funny sometimes when you read the comments of some people though, and they have a huge problem with any band called "punk" who wasn't there, being gobbed at in sweaty clubs in the 1970s. "Green Day aren't real punks", they'll say, without bothering to see if they've ever said they were.

[@tysonplaster5138]

Paul Beahm ok boomer

[@chrisandrew6633]

I love the Dumpweed riff! And I love Dammit as #1. I appreciate punk from all eras and, considering everyone, I do think Blink has some of the catchiest and funnest riffs.

[@TheParalytic]

not having any Pennywise, Lagwagon or Millencolin on this list is criminal

[@ArtofShredding]

well it costs 50$ i would buy it too

[@ArtofShredding]

and its les paul !!

[@clam9920]

I think you should buy squier by fender Stratocaster but it cost 175$

[@ArtofShredding]

@@clam9920 already have my jackson rrxt

[@dhaloh]

I'm guessing this guitar is cheap worldwide cause I'm from EU and it's around that price here too now.

[@sir.spiral2600]

CLAM the les Paul’s way better especially for 50 bucks

[@rowan2086]

Everyone chill with the “Green Day isnt real punk” comments. Maybe they’re not what you think of as punk but they’re definitely a sub genre of punk.

[@bt3743]

Rowan Scott their closer to punk on the pop punk spectrum

[@boopsnoot2807]

They stopped being punk when they signed to a major label.

[@bt3743]

@@boopsnoot2807 I guess the ramones also weren't punk considering they were signed to a record label owned by Warner Music Group. Who the fuck cares what record label their signed to. The labels fuck over all artists equally, independent or not

[@rowan2086]

Boop Snoot you stopped being punk when you started saying stupid shit replying to comments on youtube

[@johnpuckett4888]

Gillman Street

[@lt-yx1hx]

My brother is mad at you for doing an upstroke on I Wanna Be Sedated.

[@Cameron_Dapic]

@Sergio Balaguera everyone should care 😅

[@meanytunes]

[@AndruJorj]

You did a great job nailing some of these tones.

[@pokerio6162]

When punk and guitar comes to your head what do you think? *P O W E R C H O R D S*

[@vilimbubas1302]

Link Wray

[@weedlehallow7498]

3 P's of punk: palm mutes, pick slides and power cords!

[@doomslayerplushie6662]

@@weedlehallow7498 and a low strap

[@jackweaver1710]

Green fay

[@ZioStalin]

also one-note solos

[@msmoniz]

You started with a Bad Religion song, and one of my all time favourites, American Jesus=AUTOMATIC LIKE!👍

[@TooMuchBike]

I have an LP Jr and yeah it's an under-rated guitar. It's great for what it is and you can't beat that pricepoint.

[@TheSectric]

@Aqeel Asif Juniors are thinner and lighter than a normal LP and usually have a single p90 instead of two humbuckers. Its basically not a les paul it's a entirely unique thing

[@KBlock-kg6hp]

@@TheSectric but it's a really cool unique thing. Wonderful instrument. I have a cherry red one.

[@ronsitrap]

Complimenti Danilo, ottima lista anche se io ci avrei messo dentro Dig Up Her Bones dei Misfits, ottima canzone!

[@ChainsawLuca]

Gran bella canzone

[@michaelm4464]

So happy to see a Propaghandi riff on this list

[@mimoochodom2684]

I was in a guitar shop just the other day and picked up a Les Paul Gibson Junior and thought this is absolutely amazing. The action was sensational. Saw the price tag and life took on a whole new perspective. LOL. Rock on.

[@thomaseddison8654]

this Video showed me that I have no clue about punk rock. Actually new like 2 songs xD, in other riff vids, I know at least 90% of the songs. Thank you for reminding me to explore the punk rock

[@natelandherr5202]

Neither does this guy.

[@thomaseddison8654]

Nate Landherr BIG lol

[@scottcalloway4630]

Since you are exploring, here's a few for you. Minor Threat, TSOL, Charged GBH, Discharge, CH3, early Social Distortion, Early Bad religion, Bad Brains, Adolescents, Agent Orange, and so many more. You will find the rest on your own, happy exploration.

[@AndresS40]

Offff closing with Dammit was just the cherry on top of the guitar. Nicely done!

[@DaniloVicari]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Majoralivehell]

Came for Misfits, got misfits. Like.

[@dakotaroosa202]

Gabriel Froehlich Kinda...

[@EricBourassa]

so glad to see propaghandi in there!

[@AleXD-zf6tc]

Dinalo, The les paul jr was my 1st electric guitar it touched my heart ever since itvwas given to me

[@wojciechaleksinski9454]

By far the best channel when it comes to showing off guitar pieces

[@jeffo2448]

Wojciech Aleksinski Nik Nocturnal is amazing too

[@Walawaliguili97]

3, 2, and 1 are such good stuff. Sum 41, Offspring, and Blink, wise choices!

[@RYx222]

If you consider them punk 😂😂😂

[@aivopark]

Nice POP riffs.

[@kylechristians4902]

Thanks Danilo! Your video helped me add some necessary punk songs to my riff themed playlist. Keep rockin' brother \m/

[@Pyrobanane]

Sum 41 is such a great band do not understand why they get hated in a few of these comments

[@SergioGore]

Totally agree with Dammit in first position, like

[@SeveredLegs]

This was A GREAT and very eclectic list. I pretty much think you got a little bit of everything on this one.

[@adamguthrie7063]

Here come all the “GrEeN DaY iSnT PuNk” comments 😂

[@ryndanriley5348]

Given the inclusion of a fall out boy song, I would hope no one makes that comments. Haha.

[@skymarbles7953]

What the fuck are they then?

[@SoroBoio]

@@skymarbles7953 he meant arent rock. greenday is punk just some debate on whether they are punk pop or punk rock

[@grey2836]

@@SoroBoio depends on the album and song

[@kmw4040]

Greysyn exactly. American Idiot was more pop punk but Dookie was flat out punk

[@eiiot8650]

Your sound is too sweet for a punk. And you also should have included more old school songs that made significant influence on a genre .

[@junkhead_92]

The three P's of punk riffs. Power Chords Palm Muting Pick Slides Also don't forget the very low guitar strap, if it's not giving you scoliosis it's not punk enough.

[@xnuntius]

Man. So many riffs that could have made this list. I will now tune in a punk stream.

[@akin.kilic.]

3:21 gets ready... almost there... sings: *WOOAAAA-* ... *My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined.*

[@erin1917]

Was just about to comment this 😂

[@ThreeToesofFury]

Dude...you rock....this is awesome. Do more montage riffs!!!!

[@jazielgonzalezmateo2792]

Dude we love you, do a top of your favorite guitar solos!!! YOU PLAY AWESOME!!!(that les paul junior is my guitar model :D)

[@DaniloVicari]

I will, thanks mate!!

[@jazielgonzalezmateo2792]

@@DaniloVicari thank you too!!!, keep doing that amazing content :D

[@benjaminmealey1]

Finally a video of punk riffs with actual punk riffs

[@AdmiraHax]

I gotta say, you have my respect for throwing The Offspring onto that list.

[@therunnerup]

Earned my like

[@cjdc4l]

I love that he chose songs room all types of punk

[@liversin]

*adds every song to spotify playlist*

[@matteocerasaro1199]

solo per ''DAMMIT'' come prima in classifica ti meriti un like! Complimentoni ;)

[@DonovanPerez]

Yes 2 green day songs! I love you man!

[@kaizerwongofficial]

I love how you used the Kerplunk Album Cover for Green Day's Welcome to Paradise instead of Dookie's Cover. This man know his fax 👏👏

[@--thatbih]

"Territorial Pissings" should've been on this list. It's only 3 chords for the entire song and has a real raunchy punk vibe to it.

[@levig384]

Very fun song to play on the drums

[@bruce_sat4n66]

I love that song

[@bambitheboy]

Very nice compilation bro!

[@ieuank87]

* Sees Blink 182 at number one * Aight, imma head out

[@inkestrel]

Welsh Petrolhead what’s wrong?

[@manuam98]

Blink 182 > Green Day

[@Mitchellgonzalezofficial]

Dammit at #1 is the correct answer (y)

[@peterdelvillano9432]

Most punk bands > Green Day and Blink-182

[@bigbrother3465]

Oh here we go, elitism at it's best.

[@tramlad2]

Brilliant work Danilo, that little guitar sounds awesome

[@DaniloVicari]

Thank you, I was surprised as well!

[@thomasbeech3027]

You gotta have a Stooges Riff

[@anaboltaction]

Yes

[@wyattfreihon4048]

This was a dope birthday present Danilo!

[@DaniloVicari]

Glad to hear that, happy birthday mate, sorry I'm late! 🤘🏻

[@BeamPlays]

How does one forget the best punk song ever made - Hope by Descendents?

[@LuxuriousInterior]

Tbh, Marriage is a better song

[@iamspartacus6713]

suspect device,stiff little fingers?

[@joeybasstard8133]

This is a correct statement.

[@clintcoleman6650]

You should listen to more punk,not just the big names

[@DeSwoops]

Darude - Sandstorm

[@fraagraagthewinner6965]

THANK YOU DANILO YOU'VE HELPED ME A LOT MAN

[@luckyramones4596]

you forget to play Blitzkrieg Bop from The Ramones...

[@rodolfobeneventi4788]

Grande! Finalmente uno che inserisce welcome to paradise in kerplunk e non in dookie.

[@real_fjcalabrese]

The most punk thing on there was "Holiday in Cambodia." With that being said, the guitarwork was really good.

[@justinasspurga7258]

I mean the video is greatest punk rock riffs

[@caesarin0]

this is a form of elitism I haven't seen before. You're telling me The Ramones, The Clash, and The Sex Pistols aren't punk now?

[@JosephWheeler14]

Awesome pick for Fall Out Boy, that whole take this to your grave album is full of tasty riffs. Grenade jumper is another really good one

[@sherylF5610]

I may have liked this more than anything.

[@therunnerup]

“The kids aren’t alright” will be my first tattoo for sure

[@unspherdcomb6]

I need to add Paramore into my rotation more always love their music just never listen to it without it randomly coming on.

[@keppla9648]

Hai davvero colpito a casa con questo, questa era roba fantastica

[@DaniloVicari]

Ti ringrazio 🙏🏻

[@BistroGlicerin3]

Bad Religion... 90's are the best ... 🤟💀🥀

[@mikeprice3986]

Great video bro you Rock growing up in California during the era of most if those bands great time 50 still rocking my punk

[@EliseOfTheValley]

>best punk riffs >only 90s mall kid riffs

[@rikkit9380]

Ah ah ah ah !!!

[@gibbins1982]

DK, Rancid ain't mall kid bands

[@happycat4838]

Gibbins Rancid is definitely mall kid punk

[@lilgoblinboy5496]

Ah yes I love going to the mall and seeing all the children listen to rancid, NOFX, the clash and of course the misfits

[@obliquesauce6741]

@@lilgoblinboy5496 I mean me and my friends listen to all those bands and I hate to admit it but we're pretty much "mall punks"

[@mjet312]

Poweeerrrr!!!! Fighissimo video!!! Quanto è bello il pop punk anni 90!!!!!!!!

[@SuperEdge67]

How could you have this list and leave God Save the Queen off it.

[@cthulhujack4518]

There was Anarchy In The U.K.

[@gerrytaylor3432]

@@cthulhujack4518 God save the Queen is the better song, Anarchy the better riff

[@alexandrehornbeck788]

Great video Danilo 🤟

[@brandonmarlo5282]

Respectfully I'd have to disagree with the term "greatest" punk riffs. However it's not an easy task to attempt this. So props... Ps... Good idea dropping propagandhi in there...

[@dsbup]

Excellent playing, Sir!

[@arvidp.247]

Well, it's a subjective list, but you are a really good guitar player. :-) Still I was waiting for some Rise Against. Prayer of the Refugee should have been there.

[@poshjosh5693]

so happy i waited for the last one

[@bigtiny1571]

Surprised there’s no Green Day Haters

[@Alexk-1259]

They suck!

[@irldreamm]

@@Alexk-1259 ok

[@Alexk-1259]

Cojum Creep ok

[@SwainixFPV]

I don't hate Green Day, but let's be honest, this was more a punk-pop/pop-punk list than "punk" list... idc personally the riffs are still nice :) (and I was happy to see the Dead Kennedys)

[@bigtiny1571]

Sanddiverx Sand metal core sucks

[@JohnD3000]

Great job! Riffs top 3 is a great!

[@andrecarrera2422]

Blitzkrieg bop not in the top? That's not all right :(

[@DaniloVicari]

I didn't include it because it's the very same riff as Last Caress by Misfits in my opinion, that's why I wrote that during last caress 😂

[@MetalPersonJ]

@@DaniloVicari So why didn't you put Blitzkrieg Bop in and represent the Misfits with Die, Die My Darling or Green Hell instead?

[@MetalPersonJ]

@@DaniloVicari So why didn't you put Blitzkreig Bop and on the list and represent Misfits with Green Hell or Die Die Die My Darling instead.

[@darrenkrehoff5200]

@White Pride agreed. Different subsets of the genre.

[@natelandherr5202]

Blitzkrieg Bop sucks

[@steveelling9604]

Great tone, paisan!

[@gweee]

Alternative Ulster by Stiff Little Fingers is one of the best I know....

[@shaidh7226]

Ohhhhh what a band

[@SteezyMcCheezie]

really good my guy 👏

[@-curtiscamp]

Literally as soon as I saw #2 I thought "If he's gonna have two Offspring songs on this list, can #1 please be Dammit by Blink-182?" I f**king called it.

[@Cesar_09_]

Blink is an awful band, Green Day is much better

[@benkeane9889]

Cesar 09 ahaha good one. Blink 182 is much better than Green Day

[@Cesar_09_]

Ben Keane emmm no, Blink is the same and so damn boring

[@Punttipate62]

@@Cesar_09_ every song on Dookie sounds the same

[@benkeane9889]

Cesar 09 I could say the same about Green Day. Each to their own I guess

[@onionheadguy7094]

Agent Orange: everything turns grey Bad religion: American Jesus Nofx: stickin in my eye Ramones: pet sematary Blink 182 (throwing a bone for the posers) : enthused Refused: new noise Dead kennedys: holiday in Cambodia Greenday: basket case Lagwagon: may 16th

[@darrenkrehoff5200]

Pretty good list except for Blink and Green Day. I'd replace those with literally anything from Social D or Face to Face. No use for a name should be on here, too.

[@Nasher780]

Punk is the power chord genre

[@Mc.Nubbington]

He immeditaly opened with my favorite song. I don't care if it's last, I'm happy.

[@souleater9471]

Next video: Top 10 Sum 41 Riffs

[@yonikup2865]

*Green Day intensifies* Great video as always Danilo =) 🤘🏼

[@DaniloVicari]

Thank you!! 🙏🏻

[@SebasVids]

Ahh dude you didnt include a song that nobody knows by some band with the drummers mom as manager now im gonna be very upset with you and say you dont know real punk gggrrr

[@jimmacrae9046]

Some great choices and some I never expected.. any Propagandhi is always appreciated 🤟

[@Circa88]

Green Day is punk. Fight me.

[@DiegoAmbrosio-g5q]

Cool video! Terrific playing and sound. Pretty Vacant from Sex Pistols is a cool punk rock riff. NOFX has cool riffs as the intro of 180°.

[@JulioLeonFandinho]

It's forbbiden not playing Ramones guitar ALL downstrokes, blasphemy!

[@judebuxton710]

Loving the slash tattoo also great choise of songs

[@171LL3TR4M]

Im so handsome

[@jaydenjackson8949]

See finally someone that isn't commenting "GrEeN DaY ArE SellOuTs" not only that you have self confidence I rate this comment 11/10

[@rowan2086]

Good for u!

[@meow-zg2fk]

poggers

[@omnik5850]

ok

[@racketchallenges6813]

I luv u

[@sanitaized7051]

I’ve always loved holiday in cambodia This vid got me listening to more classic punk rock, Thank you

[@rossmusic25]

The lack of Rise Against is shocking to me

[@eazyeli20]

a man of culture I see

[@rossmusic25]

@@eazyeli20 Hell yeah man, favorite band for 10 years

[@chupiconverge6034]

Fantástico video, y enhorabuena por el canal.

[@pointnozzleaway]

How in Holy Hell can you forget The Dead Boys , Sonic Reducer ?

[@DaveAnchovies]

They took most of their songs from Rocket From The Tombs.. Including that one. I dont even know most of this stuff...but lists are made to be bashed. Gimmie some Zero Boys or Germs or...

[@detcker]

Quanto amo il punk, ottimo video!

[@DaniloVicari]

Ti ringrazio!

[@joliveres]

Good video, but needs more Sex Pistols, Misfits, Iggy Pop, Black Flag, and more.

[@ЕгорТрифонов-с4щ]

Yeah, its classic

[@guitarist2463]

Needs more Germs!

[@HellbillyHalloween]

YESS!! Last Caress, such an underrated punk song

[@slunk1236]

Stephen Egerton laughs at this video

[@nancygirl6361]

Hahahahahha omg I agree with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joaoandre9868]

"Seeing Double at the Triple Rock" is, imo, the best NOFX riff of all time.

[@lizalderetecallupe3679]

Me recordó varios de mis temas musicales favoritos, excelente. Saludos desde Perú.

[@jesusclemente7976]

This remains me of my years in high school. Thanks for sharing!!! 🙌🙌