Top 20 Thrash Metal Riffs

[GuillerCianfa]

...? Just it? And Testament?

[SilverDNR]

what happened with city of god?

[mudsnowturbo]

iron maiden ?

[TheRattlehead13]

@mudsnowturbo xD...Iron Maiden is not thrash metal...

[abethezombie]

@mudsnowturbo Iron Maiden is not a Thrash band.

[jackraydark]

Megadeth Rules

[Chriselache]

SLAYER - Postmortem !!!!!

[JacksonShredder18]

@Ikoris What are you? Troll bait? This was easy.

[filth69ify1]

Annihilator has the best riffs ever.

[Moskitoable]

Slayer's Angel of Death and Metallica's For whom the bell tolls are my favourites. Another opinion...

[214poptarts]

megadeth not thrash? they are one of the "Big Four" of thrash metal

[JacksonShredder18]

I got to SOD, and then searched for them to jam. Oh yeah, Wehrmacht should have been added. But seeing that Toxic Waltz was number twenty, I wasn't surprised that Wehrmacht wasn't even on here. Not a terrible list, just very inaccurate.

[arcanebop]

@JacksonShredder18 That's an "inaccurate" statement.

[superboertje12]

1. metallica master of puppets

[blazekaizer9000]

@superboertje12 Holy Wars has better riffs

[harleydx2006]

Megadeth over Slayer.. FAIL.

[clanmcloud1000]

@harleydx2006 Megadeth over Slayer, An opinion.

[machielste1]

@harleydx2006 mega's riff is just way better man , deal with it

[m4c8it]

as closer to number one, it's getting worse in my opinion

[explosioninmycranium]

MMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEGGG­GGGGGAAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDDDDE­EEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTHHHHHHHHH­HH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!

[dustpetardo]

pues tu video apesta.

salvo unas excepciones....

Kreator tiene mejores canciones

Coroner tiene riffs mejor elaborados

Destruction deberia estar en primer lugar, o slayer ¿pero megadeth? jajaja claramente se ve que los pusiste a tus gustos... pero bueno, asi son este tipo de videos.

[dustpetardo]

megadeth thrash metal?

jajajaja que buena broma XD

[LetsGoMetsGo33]

@dustpetardo Yes, welcome to earth, Megadeth are one of the most important and influential originators of thrash metal (ever hear the term "big 4"?). Of course alot of bands change their sounds over time (see Metallica, Morbid Angel, etc.), but don't try to deny 'deth, it makes no sense.

[NickDAwsome]

knew that they would do metalica

[chaclapa]

Megadeth is overrated

[twistedzombie5]

no there one of the best metal bands ever created

[mitch77787]

@chaclapa Metallica* is overrated. Megadeth owns all.

[irrepressiblenobody]

@mitch77787 Nothing overated about kill 'em all , ride the lightning and master of puppets; james has the best voice out of any lead singer in a trash metal band back then.

[mitch77787]

@irrepressiblenobody Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning are the only good albums they have, otherwise I hate them.

[JohnFrusciante98]

@mitch77787

Master of Puppets????

[coolmega33]

love megadeth but I didn't expect holy wars to be #1

[bigntasty420]

Holy Wars-Definition of Thrash

[EmozScream]

MERCYKILLINGS!!!!!!

[macdeath69]

I see no chuck shuldiner here, such a shame actually...

Ok his band was called "Death" but most of his music was actually some kind of Technical Thrash.

Like, Symbolic ?

[zackpanzer]

The riff for Human Insecticide by Annihilator woulda been better. just saying. Good choice of riffs either way.

[xXDeathGhost666Xx]

where's Municipal Waste?

[asapinev95]

From Metallica there could be either Fight Fire with Fire, Blackened, Master of Puppets or Battery. Any of them is ok I think e.e

[Coroner308903]

@asapinev95 Um blackened isn't thrash metal... neither is master of puppets

[asapinev95]

@Coroner308903 Of course it is! e.e

What can it be then?

[Coroner308903]

@asapinev95 Um progressive metal?

[asapinev95]

@Coroner308903 I see it as Thrash, that's why I asked xD

[Coroner308903]

@asapinev95 Yeah, in my opinion, I think Metallica played thrash for about 2 1/2 albums. I think some of their stuff after Master is alright, just not thrash metal.

[asapinev95]

@Coroner308903 So, you consider "And Justice For All" as a Thrash album?

[lolhibitch]

@asapinev95 yes

[p3druptt]

Master of Puppets And Holy Wars... The Punishment Due should be both in 1#. Their riffs are just to fucking awesome!

[Coroner308903]

@p3druptt Metallica has way better songs than Master of Puppets

[p3druptt]

@Coroner308903 Tell me the songs you think are better

[Elreggaeesdeputo]

CORRECTION: MAIDEN SUCKS! REALLY! 

[FrigidChill47]

only 1 metallica riff? i dont know dude, hetfield is the king of riffs.

blackened, master, disposable heroes, ride the lightning, whiplash??

[birnikimvar]

Slayer - Raining Blood >> beyond GODLIKE

[ckdsaddlers]

Think you've done a good job here..... and to all those moaning about your favourites not being in here ..... simply have a go at it yourself1

[GreatDevilSlayer]

Great List .!!! Your A great Motherfucker!!!!!!!!! ↑ ♫ ↑ ♫

[doomslayer133]

This list should be way longer. There are just way too many awesome riffs in Thrash

[HabsFan4916]

Where's Pantera, and Iron Maiden?? U know... u can have more then 1 riff per band. just saying like Master of Puppets. Some of the riffs weren.t even the actual riffs like Holy wars and raining Blood??

[DieByMyHand1]

@HabsFan4916 Pantera and Maiden are not thrash bands

[MrDismemberment]

@HabsFan4916 Pantera and Iron Maiden aren't thrash you imbecile.

[GuaoMetalero]

@HabsFan4916 haam iron maiden is Heavy no thrash read the title

[pigofthehouse]

No Hallow's Eve. wat.

[Thrashmaniacm17]

aaam

TORNADO OF SOULS!!

[wawamatum97]

Holy fucking wars :)

[hmdiaz1]

you should of used master of puppets riff other than battery

[kiritsakis1]

PANTERA all are top riffs

[InsanityCreature]

MEGADETH RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!

[InsanityCreature]

Anthrax SUCK!!

[Yasmena2104]

I agree with you in the majority of those riffs ;)

[benjironboar]

anthrax : medusa; whiplash : power thrashing death

[RandyVanHalen1]

personally i prefer the Angel of Death riff over Raining Blood

[kiindeermman]

which is testament to this list ??

[JasonHurlburt]

WTF one metallica song?

[superstringer32]

@JasonHurlburt yes

and thats all they desserve

[JasonHurlburt]

@superstringer32 go to hell

[superstringer32]

@JasonHurlburt alright man look

i love metallica okay but their overrated

just sayin

[DieByMyHand1]

@JasonHurlburt thats right, they havent thrashed in decades, sellouts, thats all they deserve

[rigoparis]

I can't believe you dare to place Exodus on 20

[hnsst]

toxic waltz 20. ?!? must be in top 5..... rotten to the core 13. must be in top 5... THRASH TILL DEATH 10. must be in top 5... wait battery 4. OMG.................... BUT IN THE END I CANT SAY ANITHING TO YOU BECAUSE 1. AND 2. ARE TRUE BEST THRASH METAL RIFFS :D

[pentumplementgum]

that's not really a riff it's a solo brah

[TheDarkSideOfMusic]

TESTAMENT is probably the best thrash metal band ever and you didn't put them on the list? WTF?

[randomnf]

Megadeth is heavy metal shit!

[hnsst]

@randomnf LISTEN TO HEADCRUSHER AND TRY TO SAY IT AGAIN

[randomnf]

@hnsst Listen to Black friday.. Headcrusher sucks. Nevertheless, mega is heavy metal shit.

[hnsst]

@randomnf listen to this day we fight.... and believe me it isnt heavy it is pure thrash

[randomnf]

@hnsst You're a fucking moron. Do you listen to only NEW staff? LOL! Go and listen to first three albums... New releases are SHIT!

OK, Mega has some thrash song... But ~90% of mega's staff is heavy metal.

[hnsst]

@randomnf ok that is your opinion....

[McFudge93]

@SuperMetallicaFun Not really.

[TheMusicThrasher]

Pantera is not thrash metal.

[meTallicRoCk146]

it is very hard to say what is the best riff in thrash... thrash is the genre with the best riffs!

[Kazmirzk]

KAT \m/

Love all the bands from the list btw ;)

[JobForATurtle]

that riff by annihilator just made me download their whole discography

[AGNTthrasher]

Fuck the Big 4

[capemamaforhorror]

@AGNTthrasher f

[OoberFuzz]

I love seeing my boys Megadeth at the top, where they deserve to be (;

[xxGHPlayaxx]

@OoberFuzz megadeths good, metallicas better

[OoberFuzz]

@xxGHPlayaxx Well, Metallica were better, up until Black Album, then Megadeth took over.

[erszebet]

WHERE THE FUCK IS TESTAMENT DUDE?

[cacatua81749]

where is pantera?



[Edhunterbasse]

@cacatua81749 For all i know, Pantera is groove metal (:

[pyrotechnix08]

@Edhunterbasse For all I know, you're right. Groove metal =/= Thrash. Carry on sir.

[mysteryrocker123]

@Edhunterbasse i think their first album Cowboys From Hell sounded pretty Thrash but then they went to groove metal

[Edhunterbasse]

@mysteryrocker123 Thats is definatly a matter of opinion. But yeah, the was some inspiration from thrash on that album (as well as all of them)

[thechrisandjimmyshow]

For Whom The Bells Toll?

[alenation2001]

yes Megadeth deserve to be number one but where is Testament!!!!

Testament have the best Riffes ever

[yummpyummp]

@alenation2001 sylosis has the greatest imo by far

[Duality0110]

ohh no, you put the solo in almost all Holy Wars... it is okay for me:

1 - Metallica - Fight Fire with Fire

2 - Anthrax - Caught in a Mosh

3 - Slayer - Raining Blood

The rest is just rest

[amazingaustin13]

skolnick #1

[Brainthrasher]

@amazingaustin13 Hell no. Josh Christian(Toxik), Ron Jarzombek(Watchtower, Spastic Ink), Andre Corbin(Helstar), Rocky George(Suicidal Tendencies) are at least twice better.

[thethrasher1000]

nooooooooo...this is not right!!!you didn't have to put the solo in the first!!!!

[6Asta6rot6]

KAT - WYROCZNIA

[Youowemecurry]

The best thrash band is Slayer. No hesitation they are 100% thrash.

Do not try convince me otherwise and dont reply to this comment with a disagree.

[picosim2]

@Youowemecurry yesmaster.

[ayako0emocore]

yeah

1. slayer

2.antrax

3.metallica

4.megadeath

[thethrasher1000]

the big 4!!!

[ayako0emocore]

@thethrasher1000 yeah ! sure brother !

[raWrrrlovee]

I am so  thrash i have to comment on my sister's count!

[timothy316666]

no artillery? no razor?

[SBaksteen]

Mustaine is THE Riff master!

[immortalperser]

Great list! I like the diversity in your choices. You're a true thrash metal fan. I wish there was a Sodom song in the list as well.

[stenback31289]

dude no way, toxic waltz should be at least in the top ten.

[cheapcape]

thrash sucks !

[pandapimpbabys]

Tokyo Blade- Midnight Rendezvous

[peanutman40]

i can play slayer!!!!!

[Furryboots72]

4:04 HEAVY!!

[authorized11111]

killing is my businness has a much better riff than holy wars

[11DNA11]

@authorized11111 So does Wake Up Dead :)

[stenback31289]

@authorized11111 what? are you serious? Holy Wars has the best riffs Megadeth ever used

[EverxOpeningxFlower]

@stenback31289 Holy wars was a very good song, but I wouldn't say the best riff. Rust in peace... polaris main riff and the 2 riffs in Wake up dead and the climax building riff in The conjuring are in my opinion better then any riff in holy wars.

[Kekkulikake]

Basic riffs except Top 5

[internetscheisse]

the cover art from exodus' album is very cool!

[caskethrasher]

overkill all the way

[Swarajarsenal]

Where's Domination? :o

[maoribrotha53]

@Swarajarsenal not thrash

[FLoading00]

MEGADETH >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ALL

[XxBFMV24xX]

megadeth holy wars shuldnt be first in my opinion

[XxBFMV24xX]

fuckin hostile should be in here

[fist1130]

Cool list. I'd include Sepultura, Heathen, Holy Terror, Deathrow, Assassin, Agent Steel, Death, Demolition Hammer, Sadus....but that's just me!

[EverxOpeningxFlower]

@fist1130 Yeah man, that is a very great selection of bands with riffs!

[Souran123]

anthrax, metallica, slayer, and then numer 1 megadeth

[MetalManiac765]

@Souran123 always MegadetH \m/

[EraOfBloodtv]

Fuck yes Dark Angel ... sounds like some black metal bands got influenced by them.

[tommapar88]

I would have put Battery 3rd and Shadow of a lost dream in 10-20

[ssteriococo]

te falto raining blood man!

PERO ESTA WENISIMOOOOO!

[nemodot]

The riffs are good, the album artwork is SHIT

[rossyboy1081]

possessed by fire kinda souds like seek & destroy by metallica

[Duffman89detmig]

hmmmmmmmmmmm is 6. Dark Angel - Darkness Descends a metallica track too ?? 

[MC9212]

Slayer deserves 1st place

[Jozen890]

lol i was listening to the riff on this video on whiplash and all of a sudden i ended up listening to the one on my itunes

[Thewasteofwords]

wtf? no iron maiden?

[Radament123]

@Thewasteofwords like Iron Maiden ever been thrash ... :|

[CFHMetalHeadCFH]

@Thewasteofwords Wtf? Dumbass

[Thewasteofwords]

@CFHMetalHeadCFH hay,hay i made a mistake calm down



[ScytheOfResurgence]

@Thewasteofwords Iron Maiden is heavy metal, not thrash........

[EraOfBloodtv]

@ScytheOfResurgence I see you're one of those people who pay close attention to classifications huh. Lots of their riffs are extremely thrashy. Was the beginning of thrash.

[ScytheOfResurgence]

@EraOfBloodtv Well trash came from heavy. But Iron maiden doesin't have much thrash licks. Would you please give me some songs to back your words up, i'm kinda interested.

Maiden had little inpact on, say the big four of thrash

[ejl1000]

@ScytheOfResurgence The only "thrashy" song I can think of by Maiden is "Be Quick or Be Dead"

[MusicSportsPolitics]

@EraOfBloodtv Sure, Maiden was one a NWOBHM band, which early thrash bands drew a lot of influence from, but Maiden represented the more melodic side. Of the early 80 metal bands, stuff like Saxon, Raven, Diamond Head, and Angel Witch were far more influential NWOBHM bands. I wouldn't say Maiden has any "extremely thrashy" riffs.

[TheEscalofrio]

mustaine #1

[TheEscalofrio]

megadeth always toughts it out fuck yeaH

[alexfulgo]

power thrashing death!

[ThrashinMoshPit666]

can anyone agree with me that pirhana is like the sickest riff ever made?

[Axl9]

15 is intense lol fuck yeah

no offense but no pantera= fail art of shredding rapes all

[dazzerman12]

i somewhat feel this video is lacking Exodus- bonded by blood

[EXODUSJUNKY]

..its funny because im watching this video at 1 05 in vancouver and i listened to all these songs like 4 hours before i watched this video

[hecastemesa]

Fuck Battery is the best song ever

[superste533]

this whole video just screams 80's!

[EXODUSJUNKY]

@superste533 ...? what alot of these were 70's

[MusicSportsPolitics]

@EXODUSJUNKY Not one of these songs came from the 70's.

[EXODUSJUNKY]

@MusicSportsPolitics haha sorry bro your right im thinking of whipping queen and warlords and shit haha

[RichieEastside]

Noise!!!

[Bodomforever666]

IMO this is a very good list!

[GhMetallicaBAssplaye]

why didnt u put slayer angel of death or metallica blackend those songs are AWESOME

[EverxOpeningxFlower]

@GhMetallicaBAssplaye This isn't about the best songs, but about the best RIFFS!

Blackened is a good song, but the main riff so to say is not that special.

[0ZAZU]

@EverxOpeningxFlower the Angel of Death riff though should be here

[EverxOpeningxFlower]

@0ZAZU Angel of Death has a good riff, but I really don't think it's one of the best.

The song is great, but is the riff that special? I think the reason why you like that riff so much is because (I think) you heard that song alot and the riff gets more and more memorable because of that.