The hard-driving rock hit found a whole new audience when Spiderbait put its own high-octane spin on the classic.

The greatest blues, rock and metal songs of all time have one thing in common: a slamming guitar riff that elevates the song to iconic status. Guitar World knew that when it placed ZZ Top's La Grange ...

The classic song was inspired by a Jimi Hendrix concert and went on to become one of the most recognizable riffs ever ...

Rock music continued to evolve in 1967, and with it, so did guitar riffs. As fuzz guitar pedals became more ubiquitous, the volume intensified to blistering levels. Guitar effects have as much to do ...

Blues‑inspired electric guitar loops thrive on a raw, emotional expressiveness that can instantly transform the mood of any track. These riffs typically revolve around classic three‑chord progressions ...

Classic rock music through the years has inspired countless young musicians to learn how to play the guitar. Whether that interest stuck or not depends on the person. However, plenty of now-famous ...

This little essay used to be called “most iconic opening guitar riffs,” but that title would have been a lie. I try not to lie, unless it is absolutely convenient. So I took out the "most." You see, ...