*Smash like if you want Best Breakdowns of 2022 next week!* Comment your favorite riffs of the year below! EDIT: Sadly Machine Head had to be cut due to a publisher copyright claim...

@yung_Blindy

Жыл бұрын

Angst by RAMMSTEIN

@goodtimepoke

Жыл бұрын

Been digging new disturbed

@someguywithaphone5921

Жыл бұрын

Riffity Riffity Riff Riff Riffoo. Also many yays for Breakdowns. Necky Snappy makes me happy.

@houstilicious

Жыл бұрын

1984 by Slaughter to Prevail but idk what have you done to it lmao

@tdieterman2159

Жыл бұрын

YESSSSS BEST BREAKDOWNS OF 2022 PLEASE!!!!!!!!

The pure focus while playing Jason Richardson lol. Also while it may not be the most insanely technical riff, Shade Astray was one of the best songs of the year hands down

@aaroncourier6452

Жыл бұрын

EXACTLY

@aaroncourier6452

Жыл бұрын

to both things actually

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

Was doing so much math fam

@TheRedAnvil40

Жыл бұрын

@@NikNocturnal polyrhythms didn't even exist when I was in college. Damn I'm old...

@connorchops7370

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

So sick 🤘

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@razormaw

Жыл бұрын

holy shit its bubba

@vexmythoclast6591

Жыл бұрын

Tis monke man

The entirety of Fit for An Autopsy’s album is just riffage after riffage. Every riff on that album is absolutely amazing. Some of my favorite guitar work ever honestly.

@HollowSentence22

Жыл бұрын

They are so talented it's insane. Easily one of my favorite bands ever

@RedbeardMaximus

Жыл бұрын

That album just goes so fucking hard

@randyeppyt

Жыл бұрын

truth

@miredmind

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! They're so good

@kirisutegomen12

Жыл бұрын

Yeah they are really talented

I love how the riffs have a tone that sounds like a nice cross between Nick’s style and the bands he’s covering

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

:D

0:00 Lamb of God - Vanishing 0:15 Machine Head - Choke on the Ashes of Your Hate 0:31 Paledusk - SLAY!! 0:42 Monuments - Cardinal Red 0:55 Invent Animate - Shade Astray 1:07 Disturbed - Hey You 1:26 LANDMVRKS - Death 1:43 For For An Autopsy - Higher Level of Hate 1:57 Bleed From Within - Levitate 2:10 Slipknot - Warranty 2:19 Arch Enemy - Sunset Over The Empire 2:30 Malevolence - On Broken Glass 2:39 Architects - Be Very Afraid 2:57 Bad Omens - The Grey 3:17 The Devil Wears Prada - Noise 3:29 Hollow Front - Comatose 3:46 Lorna Shore - Pain Remains I 4:01 In Flames - State of Slow Decay 4:17 Bullet For My Valentine - Omen 4:32 Amon Amarth - Dawn of Norsemen 4:50 Parkway Drive - Glitch 5:08 SiM - The Rumbling 5:21 Slaughter To Prevail - 1984 5:31 Polyphia - Bloodbath 5:48 Spiritbox - Rotoscope 6:03 Jason Richardson - Polyrhythmic Pug 6:12 Shadow of Intent - Elegy III 6:26 Chelsea Grin - The Isnis 6:40 Make Them Suffer - Doomswitch 6:53 Chris Turner - Juice 7:04 Northlane - Plenty 7:19 Meshuggah - I Am Thirst

@jacobwalters

Жыл бұрын

I am watching him update it live as we speak

@Odd1006

Жыл бұрын

@@jacobwalters lmaaooo

@crovian1985

Жыл бұрын

No kreator? Lame

@AlexPies1

Жыл бұрын

@@jacobwalters hope that was entertaining for ya

@xRhev

Жыл бұрын

@Underoath-Define The Great Line Fan Account [5-8] it seems like people forgot ERRA released their deluxe edition and pull from the ghost this year 😔

Been really getting into Bleed From Within lately, they slap.

@laneschultz6545

Жыл бұрын

New age Parkway Drive

@93goryl10PL

Жыл бұрын

Imo the riff from Stand Down should be there. It's soooooooooo much better than Levitate

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

They're dope af!

@shaneflutsch2270

Жыл бұрын

Bleed From Within is great! Their guitar work and drums as well on songs like clarity, or the end of all we know...especially the end of all we know. Man...they're got several songs that just really slap. I'm going to see them next year since they're coming to America and playing with August burns red. That'll be a GREAT several hours of solid metalcore...can't wait.

@MAtloi

Жыл бұрын

Saw them live last week in Berlin for the first time, and holy smokes, they are equally great live. Insane!

that Landmvrks riff hits even harder in person. Immense band.

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

They're dope af!

@SaurianKing_

Жыл бұрын

@@NikNocturnal check out their labelmates Resolve too if you haven't already. They were the support when I saw Landmvrks, and their live version of 'Between Me & The Machine' is insaaaaaaane.

@nebs13

Жыл бұрын

@@NikNocturnal and so amazing to see their in live 🔥

@eclipse12121

Жыл бұрын

The live set they did on KZread is amazing! Better than their recorded music

@c4gob00m

Жыл бұрын

@@SaurianKing_ been a fan of Resolve since LANDMVRKS did the live-streamed show. Absolute incredible band

That paledusk riff you just played was trucking impressive bro!

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

It took me so long...

@ToddMurphyAU

Жыл бұрын

He really.... slayed!

Elegy III riff is too good. Glad you included it. Great video!

It's just incredible to see the creativity in some of the riffs that were played in this video. How those musicians come up with that stuff is beyond me. I would honestly have to say my favorite riff of the year goes to ARTIFICIAL SUICIDE - Bad Omens.

Honestly, the riff from Call Me Little Sunshine from Ghost was one of my personal favourites from this year and I also loved the main riff from the new Metallica song that came out last week or so

@VeritabIlIti

Жыл бұрын

Ghost has this way with simple little riffs that makes them instant earworms while accessible enough for most people to play. Recipe for success

@tiagocarneiro2001

Жыл бұрын

I smell bait

@andrewpappas9311

Жыл бұрын

@@VeritabIlIti Agreed, simple yet effective

@andrewpappas9311

Жыл бұрын

@@tiagocarneiro2001 What?

@zaosin9185

Жыл бұрын

I tried to hate them at first because theyre not really metal but its grown on me. Its catchy I like it

the riffs in Cyberhex are still probably my favourites of the year

The fact that you were able to choose one riff off of SOI's Elegy is impressive. That album has so many amazing riffs it could be its own list

4:50 my mans feeling that one lol

Man that shadow of intent riff doesn't get enough credit 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

@VeritabIlIti

Жыл бұрын

You could throw a random number generator to pick any moment on that album and you'd get a banger riff 🔥🔥

Doomswitch is my favourite riff of the year. Nick is an absolute riff god, Make Them Suffer have some of the catchiest songs I swear

If anyone has not listened to the most recent Boundaries album definitely give it a listen. Incredible album👌🏼

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

Love their 2000's vibe, dope band!

@jwspitz35

Жыл бұрын

saw them open for Varials the other month and they blew me away, I bought their new album on the spot at their merch table

Nik!! We love you. Couldn’t imagine the time and effort this took but I hope you know it’s appreciated and I hope I speak for everyone when I say I’m thankful for your content. Some of my favorite bands today I found through you

I'd love to see a Spotify playlist with all of these songs in there

I was waiting for Doomswitch, such an epic riff on an amazing track. Definitely my favourite in a year full of great riffs

Fit For An Autopsy's new album is unreal, and that's easily my favorite riff from it too 🤟🏻

This is why I love your channel Nik. You always help me stay informed of what is heavy in the scene! Thanks again!

Thanks for these as always! Love the twitch content, but it's nice to see the old style vids once in a while!

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

Love doing them too! They just take DAYYYS to finish which sadly nowadays I don't have time and have been spending ANY time finishing new TERMINA

this is the best way to discover new bands to listen. Thank nik!

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Be sure to share around to help others find new bands :D

Great playing Nik. That Bleed from Within riff is killer! And that 'In Flames' riff reminds me of At the Gates - Blinded by Fear.

Nigh to Silence - ERRA Devils - Black Veil Brides Times Like This - Fit For A King Bad Things - I Prevail Slaughterhouse - Motionless In White Trenches - Windwaker 60cm of Steel - Alpha Wolf could've all easily made this list

Great massive playing as always and I have to say, that eight string black guitar is just insane, what a beautiful piece. Thanks for the content, man! It was a great year for metal, excited for 2023.

As someone who totally fell off with modern metal a while back but is coming back to find new stuff, this is the perfect video, your playing is sweet!

Been looking forward to this one since the 2021 came out. Can’t wait for some Breakdowns

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

Next week ;)

Hey man, great video! Always wait for these to come out! I missed night stalker from Megadeth and Ana from Darko, but the list is already golden!

That riff from Malevolence - On Broken Glass is so good that I ALMOST stopped the video to listen to the full song.

I’m so glad you put Meshuggah’s I Am That Thirst in. It’s 100% my favourite riff.

Really good list imo, Levitate is probably my favourite out of this. If you're doing the breakdown video i definitely expect Forever Bloom by Chealsea Grin in there. Unleash Hell by Enterprise Earth and Caved in by Spite are also good canditates in my opionion ^^

great vid! excited to see your best breakdowns video. hoping you'd lay some screams since your vocals have improved a lot

This song wasn’t in there but I do recommend it if you guys like melodic riffs, it’s called Midnight Rain by Dreamwake

the whole malevolence album was so good

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

^^^ Yes

2022 was, in fact, a great year for metal; love to see FFAA in the list, they deserve so much more love than they get

Nik guitar vid

You are blowing my mind!!! What great musicianship! I’m so impressed with your ability to cover all these songs. What a treat that was to watch! Thanks Nik for putting the time and effort into this.

@Michele-Elise

Жыл бұрын

Nice try

This year with its ups and downs still gave us the gift of amazing music 😌 Thank you Nik for the reminder 🙏🏽 Also missing Termina riffs but ok 💜

My favorite riff this year is probably Meshuggah's ligature marks opening riff. It's pretty good

Damn man 4 of the songs i suggested were included in this list im glad you agreed with me! Almost put hey you from disturbed as simple yet effective glad to see that on here. Dont know how you learn these so fast but it is impressive, awesome vid 🤘🏽

This reminded me that 2022 was a far better year than I recall. Thanks for that...Also still waiting for your Architects "Alpha Omega" reaction/cover!

Love that you got bloodbath on here 🤘 such a sick riff

Nik you should show us your sick guitar collection 🤤

I love these riffs of the year vid 🔥. Cant wait for niks content through out next year

More of the content for sure. Love this stuff.

You should definitely check out Worm Shepherd. I think, they could become very popular in the scene. They just started out, and already have lots of bangers. And their drummer is just playing at speeds, so their kicks become one single sound

Surprised nik missed Barberryans by Berried Alive. The riff on that track is amazing.

I love videos you do similar to this, It's an amazing way to discover new music. Keep it up please

Awesome video, you can really see the effort put into it 🔥🔥💪💪 Big W

Northlane - Plenty is my favourite of the year. The riff under the chorus though. I love so much. I put that one in an A-Z riffs video I did.

@VeritabIlIti

Жыл бұрын

While not my favorite album of the year, the fact that Northlane was able to produce that album entirely on their own during lockdown is amazing

@BOOSTkdv

Жыл бұрын

That was my favorite as well. Love that song!

It's awesome to see MLV being included. Great to see them finally getting the recognition they deserve.

@rtef6404

Жыл бұрын

On Broken Glass is easily my favourite song of the year

@drummerbum1398

Жыл бұрын

1st time I've seen Malevolence on Niks channel. I've been trying to shine some light on them on this channel for awhile now.

@SaurianKing_

Жыл бұрын

@@rtef6404 check out their older stuff before Malicious Intent. They're incredible.

My annual “what bands did I miss this year” video. But god damn that meshuggah riff 😂

Amazing list! :)

Some sick riffs in there for sure but how Sylosis haven't made the list is utter madness!

@DeathColdBeer

Жыл бұрын

Came here to say the same. Nice.

@brunosuicida6791

Жыл бұрын

or how none of METAL: HELLSINGER's riffs is in this

@franko3472

Жыл бұрын

Yo! Thanks for putting me on some shit. Gave me all the eargasms!

@TYLERtheMAGGOT1

Жыл бұрын

Bigger crime is not including metallica or megadeth. Megadeth released one of the best thrash metal albums of the year.

Even though they're probably the most "butt rock" on this list, it's impossible to make a riff list without Disturbed. Stricken 4eva

Thank you for this video. Adding a lot of new bands to the rotation

What a great selection Nik, thank you for this content I know it takes time and dedication ❤️

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah this one... took a while aha

I’m shocked that Korn is not in this, they’re riffs from requiem are sick, especially lost in the grandeur

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

I had "Forgotten" on the bigger list actually

@zaynebonshire4860

Жыл бұрын

@@NikNocturnal oh damn lol

the new polyphia album is actually 🔥

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

Facts

Very sick. And would love seeing the best breakdowns vid!

Amazing compilation and execution! Added bonus: some new bands to check out and the jarring drop in audio quality at the end, when you talk to the mic in your room? Just a cherry on top!

All great choices. I know you can't possibly get everything in, but it makes me a little sad that there's no Revocation on the list. Dave Davidson is a fuckin' riff machine and Netherheaven is filled with incredible tracks. Lessons In Occult Theft is 1 track off that album I'd highly recommend.

@Eaggradruide

Жыл бұрын

Hah, I also wanted to write about Revocation. I've been hearing them for weeks, and only them! (Ok there is also a bit Decapitated in my playlist which are also missing on this list)

These are definitely some of the Metal Riffs of 2022!

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@WHOREHAMMER_OFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

CORE IS METAL

@dravenripley9468

Жыл бұрын

@Dragon Ball fans can't read typical core hater.

@WHOREHAMMER_OFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

@Dragon Ball fans can't read yea it is

@WHOREHAMMER_OFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

@Dragon Ball fans can't read being elitist gives you no credibility. Lol core is metal

Got my head banging the entire video. Thank you!

Great work man!! 🔥

Megadeth had some of the best riffs of this year too.

@NikNocturnal

Жыл бұрын

True

Totally respect how you played the Jason Richardson clip with his sig, and *promptly* got tf outta there

As usual, you killed it🤘

This list is absolutely amazing, so many good riffs. This year was actually pretty good for metal listeners. Would’ve loved to see the main riff from Two Towers - Fit For An Autopsy on here as well.

Great video Nik ! I'd say my favorite riff of the year is the one from The Sea Starts Here by The Dali Thundering Concept. The whole album is incredible.

Awesome to see Fit for an Autopsy get some love! Awesome video!

Very nice work! You're a boss!

Where my AOT fans at?? I often forget the racoon man with puberty voice cracks is a killer guitarist. Great video! The Levitate riff is by far my favorite!

thanks for the inspiration bro! keep it up!

Like your new setup!! Looks awesome 💯💯

Really good collection! I would've chosen the other riff from LoG's Vanishing though, the one after this one. So groovy and amazing!

Your videos make my lunch break soon much more enjoyable, thanx bud!

So many bands i've never heard before. So many new songs in my playlist in the nearest future Bravo

Fine playing! Super impressive !!

Thank you Nik ^^

Hey Nik! Awesome channel! Luv all your metal heavy riff medley! As i can see on one of your video, you are pretty good at Rocksmith! So can you add your metal medley on custom forge?!? :D

Very nioce. Tasty squeals , a lot of songs for me to check out. 🤘🏼

absolute banger. the whole video

Hey I recognize that Jason Richardson riff he used that in Jared Dines Djent 2020 video. 6:05

well done dude some nice Ear candy for the morning ! Sic Riffs !!!

Love the riffs

Had a half of this songs in my playlist , good compilation

tremendous job with all fo them thanks for highlitting some that i miss

awesome job man! my favorite was Levitate for sure

Great to see two Awesome Aussie Bands in there!!!! Awesome video!!! 😃🙏🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Nik Nocturnal: Making complicated riffs look easy since 1972

Unbelievable how much work you put in this video.

I definitely need that best breakdown video 🤟

YASSS of all the sick Bad Omens riffs, you chose my fav

Thanks man

The solo from Hawaiian Punch by Berried Alive is probably one of my favorite riffs of the year. But then again Neurotica was full of bangers too lol

The backing riff to JTs parts in Nigh to Silence are fun