24 KILL 'EM ALL Riffs Ranked and Performed!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- I combed through the entire album and found the top 24 riffs. Here I rank and perform them from #24 to #1. Which is #1? Guess now! ;)
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You mean best to best?
This is the best comment!
The-Art-of-Guitar OMG the pin! Was not expecting that thank you this made my day.
Uh...sounds like you're playing these slower than on the album, with waaaay less distortion and zero aggressiveness. Were you intending to make them sound weak?
I was watching the video and at #22 i realised, wait a minute all these riffs are fucking amazing
@@WhatGrenadeWhere don't be a dick man..
What about the "Sweet Home Alabama" part from Four Horsemen
Love this part, especially Cliff climbing up with the bass
@@HCkev yeah the bass climbing adds a lot to the riff in my opinion
The metal militia post solo riff where you commented , "what was James drinking?". The answer is most likely whatever Dave Mustaine was drinking. Many of those "weird" riffs are clearly his style and probably written by Dave. Great job playing them all!
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. It sounds like his style and does one of his signature tells. Chromatically shifting the entire riff. Dave does this quite a bit.
Holy shit! Someone with an ear AND a brain! Mustaine is the fucking MAN, and these chumps stole his songs for 3 albums, as even on Master Of Puppets has Mustaine writing.
@@tsbirthdeath imagine still being this salty over something that allegedly happened 36 years ago
@@silexaurelius people are still salty over 9/11
Not the Motorbreath one tho, only James wrote that.
You can really hear Dave's style in these riffs
Maybe more of his music theory than style?
Only wrote like 20% of the album but yep definitely Dave was a master writer
@@carrasco921people act like he wrote EVERYTHING from this album: guitars, bass, drums, lyrics, sax, flutes, organ (lol). EVERYTHING.
Anyone notice he used one of kirk's famous techniques? He was flipping us off the whole time...
I do that naturally, and after a year of playing I notice
0:49 What was *Mustaine* drinking ? ( Metal Militia )
I don´t blame him, unless he follows the lates (2018) news he won´t know Mustaine claims he wrotte the whole song, altough that part easly was a Mustaine riff.
@@antoniocenteno1483 I believe that fact was already out since 1983. It was the Metallica fanboys who formed their own notions for DECADES about how 'little' Dave wrote looking at the much obfuscated *cough* 'co-writing' credits.
Yeah, that part does sound very Dave Mustaine-y.
@@sainandanramakrishnan4812 no, all we knew was he wrotte must of horsemen and jump in the fire (last one entirely), and that he co-wrotte phantom and militia but the last ones we knever knew to wich extent, neither metallica or fave ever pronounced themselves until last year and that was Dave so we know is 50/50 chance that is the true, there's nothing about fanboying about that, they just never said anything
@@antoniocenteno1483 Yeah we now know unambiguously that James wrote the lyrics to those songs, but it was Dave with the music. Then again, everybody knew Lars decided to change the lyrics that no one cared about anyway with the sole purpose of poking his nose into credits that he had no other way of penetrating. Lars is a businessman more than a musician, band PR, reputation and image is super important for him.
I remember when I was learning guitar, nailing the Seek and destroy intro was such an achievement for me
Pentatonic E Them All!
Using Kirk Hammetts patent flip you off guitar technique I see?
Wanna see the originator and master of the F.U chords watch Eric Clapton play power chords and minor barre chords. Never could tell if he was flipping off his guitar or everyone else watching him play.
Did Mustaine or James write metal militia?
@@adammurphy5762 Both
I like seeing how chilled you play. If there is a fly on your guitar you would let it set there and still peacefully rock.
I once went through an entire jam session with a spider on my guitar. Right on the top of the neck around the 12th fret. I never needed to use the 12 fret on the E string, so he was out of the way.
0:49
Actual question: what was Dave drinking?
Answer: everything
That part of zee riff sounds like holy wars
Do this with led zeppelin 2. So many good riffs on that thing.
what was james drinking? WHISKY IN A JARRRRRO!!!
Probably, because that's a Dave riff.
1:05 Ending riff of No Remorse is so good, either that or the bridge riff (the one that plays over the solo) are my favorite of the song.
0:47 it wasn’t James who wrote the riffs only Mustaine could write stuff like that you can hear the difference between some Riffs from Kill Em All and Ride The Lightning.
Ride The Lightning has more power chords and palm muted open e’s and Kill Em All had some single note lead riffs and also you can hear some Megadeth influence on some riffs on Kill Em All. Despite that both are great albums. But when it comes to solos Ride The Lightning has better solos than Kill Em All. On Kill Em All Kirk’s solos are much more bluesy and straight forward. But in Ride The Lightning he added some “chops” and small “moments” in the solos and that made some great solos like Fade To Black and Creeping Death. I hope you understand what I’m saying.
Also what is your favorite Metallica album and favorite album in general.
And if you can love this comment it would be great and leave a reply too.
-Stoopid Gitaa Playa
"What was James drinking???"
Answer: Mustaine
It was a good comment until you asked for a heart
Mustaine said metal militia is 50/50 between him and James
Mustaine wrote the music Hetfield brought the lyrics
The chords of call of ktulu are the same of rust in piece. The same must to be Mustaine.
That huge amount of chromatic parts in the riffs is clearly Mustaine's.
Very cool. I thought 'seek' would be number 1 lol. Thanks for that 🤘
In my book it is cause my band covers it and I love it.
Same here. It feels so nice and fluid to play.
The chorus of Whiplash, the verse of Jump in the Fire and the part thats soloed over on Motorbreath. I can't believe how many great riffs there is on Kill Em All. I remember jamming out to the CD a million times learning most of its riffs. I just need to spend more time with Hit the Lights and Pulling Teeth. (Hint use short scale bass to pull off impressive bends without killing your fingers)
You were definitely missing the main riff from Jump in the Fire. Great catchy stuff.
I agree
Ride the Lighting Worst to BEST !
They are all the best. Best album in history
Otso Tuurna debatable
Otso Tuurna as much as I love the ride the lightning album, fight fire with fire is clearly a few notches below the rest of the riffs
@@otsotuurna6129 Justice is better
I was going to guess Am I Evil #1..great job thanks for the demo!!!
Yeah, I was expecting Hit The Lights and Am I Evil to be higher in the list. But idrc, it's his opionion :)
awesome memories, this is the record that really taught me (metal) guitar.
Immediately I know there are going to be people that go “you put that song in the wrong place” keep doing you
This video could help me learn the majority of kill em all. Great video dude!
The Bridge riff from Whiplash is very nice to play too, great job as always, Mike!
I love that riff but it's more of a background for the solo type riff.
Great tutorial, thanks! I must try those songs again. Many important ideas there.
By far the most fun album to play in all music
The pre-solo riff in The Four Horsemen is in my opinion the quintessential Metallica riff
You speak direct to my heart! „The Four Horseman“ changed my life and is still my fave!
Made me want to play some riffs. Great video
Well you nailed the guitar sound so props for that!
The four horseman has that epic southern rock vibe LOL..love it\m/
that guitar is beautiful
Thanks for Posting this, Man! i think this record is Way Underrated...and Cliff was raging, too.
So amazing! I heard my first Metallica song just 5 months ago and since then, I am addicted, bought my first guitar 2 months ago and ready to rock :) Next time do a top 10 solos of each album ;))
HONESTLY one of your best videos yet man keep this up and you’ll reach a million hits!!!
0:17 Yeah it’s weird but sounds SO AWSOME !!!!
Moota breath opening is my favourite and seek is 2nd
Please do this for Peace Sells! A chunk of these are Dave's riffs anyway, and there's a lot more to choose from on there ;)
The way you played the end of the main Four Horsemen riff the 2nd time through is the way it’s always sounded to me on the record:
6-7
5 7p5 7p5
7p5
I always play it that way and don't think I’ve seen anyone else play/tab that 6 on the low E at that part, so I got pretty pumped when you played it haha.
Made me smile that you put Jump in the fire near the top, it's underrated
I can't think of anything better to watch
Plz do mick Mars of Motley Crue guitarist series
No
Crue has some good riffs but damn weird tuning. Mars could rock though.
More of this please!
Mike’s right hand spent the whole video flipping us off 😂
Every riff from that album is the best
A riff doesn't have to be complex to be a great one..
Just gotta go with the feel..
Metallica prove this all the time..
P.S. The Four Horsemen main riff sounds way too awesome.. 🖤
Love your tone in this video.
Thanks, it was expensive. hehe
Nice video!!!
I am just happy I play them exactly like you do...
One of my favorite riffs from Kill 'Em All is the verse riff of Jump in the Fire.
I had to watch since they played in Indy yesterday and it was a blast
Me: Mom, I want to listen to *Almost Easy*
Mom: We already have *Almost Easy* at home
*Almost Easy* at home: 2:04
Phantom Lord clean tone riff. Always loved that one 👍
I have literally never noticed that bridge. I had to go back and check some old videos to make sure it wasn't new.
I remember the first time I heard Seek and Destroy, it was when they introduced Mandatory Metallica on a radio station. I was familiar with Black Album but Seek and Destroy was amazing! I bought the album and very soon after the rest of the first 4 albums.
Mike, this type of video on Rust in Peace would be amazing!
Their riffs definitely got better over time
I like the tone here, feels like a slightly more 70s version of Kill 'Em All
Would love to see this idea applied to ...And Justice for All. That album has killer riffs.
The four horsemen is my favorite
Glad to see more metal on the channel. Favorite song on the album?
Do this with Pantera! Would love to see Vulgar Display of Power, so many killer riffs.
This seriously needs to become a series
Love this idea!
Not a fan of #15 being so close to the worst! Riff gets me pumped!
The end solo of hit the lights is way too electrifying
My favorite is still phantom lord 😉
Great job playing.
well done awesome vid
YOU ARE THE MAN!
Amazing video idea
I thought for sure #1 would be the riff front the four horsemen with the pick scrape love that part
You can clearly hear all Dave's stuff , his trademark style was already there .. That main riff of jump in the fire, man.
Switch #1 and #2 and I'll agree.
I like #20 much more than you do it seems. Also, the main riff from Jump in the Fire?
Great stuff overall!
Frank Yi that riff might be my favorite Metallica riff to play. Seems simple but sounds AWESOME
Fun story regarding your n6 riff. I did pay much attention to Metallica in my 15's, was more into bands like Sepultura and Kreator back then but my friends formed a band and The Four Horsemen was one of the songs we practiced on... So... we got each a pirated download of this song copied over to each of the members that had... some glitches. For example that riff was played in some 11/8 beat as the F to E was off beat and super sped up. So this specific section became impossible to play in sync, 7 years later when I actually got a real CD of Kill em All I discovered how it was actually supposed to be played.
The riff in hit the lights pre solo is the exact same as the pre chorus in lux aeterna the new Metallica song I think it’s great how this new album is like a compilation of techniques from the earlier albums
I love that Metal Militia riff so damn much
Totally great ..sir!!!
Simple but legendary thrash riffs
I think #5 is my personal #1, great job!
This album is the fuckin best, my favourite is actually #24. Seek and destroy was the first riff i learned from this album.
Love this series!
In the whiplash riff there is a subtle pull off at the end. No hate, I just tough you might be interested.
Someone mentioned that. I'm still not 100% hearing it or seeing it. Only in one video did I see James' hand do anything close.
Hit the likes!!!!
Haha!!!
the pre chorus riff for no remorse is my #1
I never realized how strange a lot of these riffs are lol I was thinking it in my head and then saw the text pop up
do more albums
What's that tailpiece you have on the SG? Awesome playing!
Yes what is that ?
I picked #1 before I started watching!! But then again, that entire song is my top however many riffs it has. This is still my favorite album by them. Long live thrash!
The pre solo riff in no remorse is probably my favorite riff to play, its just so fun, along with the main riff in four horsemen
Couldn’t have ranked it better than myself
17 was the first riff I played 1990
Phantom Lord is one of my warmup songs
Good video
Guessed it. Great job.
I would have rather seen No Remorse higher on the list but it's personal preference since it's my favorite song on the album. Usually my favorites aren't the typical ones such as Leper Messiah on Puppets or Blackened on Justice.
Thanks for the excellent demonstration as always. What’s that strange tailpiece on your sg? Have not noticed it before
It's a broken Deusenberg.
Two thumbs up!! I agree with your number one riff !! I have an SG 2018 and would like to get your same Sg tone, what pick ups did you use?
You can do a video showing your mods on that SG, what about that stop tail?
Thanks for sharing and teaching your guitar tricks !!
Great, thank you. But what about Hit The Lights?
Love the early Metallica marshall tone you got
"What was Dave Mustaine Drinking"? Fixed it for you.
Music starts out as AC/DC-style blues-rock riffs.. morphs into Motorhead-style riffs.. morphs into psycho-half-step-dim 5th-gallop rhythms (ie proper metal) riffs some time before 3:00.