You know the riffs, however for this version of Loudwire’s Gear Factor now we have a few of your favourite guitarists enjoying the steel riffs that impressed them.
For occasion, Dream Theater’s John Petrucci speaks to what an Iron Maiden fan he was rising up and the way instrumental “The Number of the Beast” was to his enjoying.
“I didn’t realize how big of a signature vibrato was for guitar players and I learned how to do it by slowing down records,” revealed the guitarist, explaining that by doing so he realized how important bends have been to enjoying and it gave him a lightweight bulb second.
Who else chimed in with a few of their favourite steel riffs? Bring Me the Horizon’s Lee Malia, Steel Panther’s Satchel, John 5, Ghost’s Tobias Forge, Alter Bridge’s Myles Kennedy, High on Fire’s Matt Pike, Asking Alexandria’s Ben Bruce, Bad Wolves’ Doc Coyle and YouTube sensation Mike the Metal Snob all have their turns.
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What have been their picks? We’ve received some Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Pantera and Megadeth riffs on faucet, however if you wish to see who’s enjoying what, try the Gear Factor compilation under.
10 Iconic Metal Riffs Played By 10 Guitarists You Know
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Gallery Credit: Joe DiVita, Jordan Blum
