Metalcore Guitarists Play Their Favorite Riffs
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We've asked nearly every guitarist we've had on Gear Factor what riff they're proudest of writing. Watch these metalcore shredders- like Ben Bruce of Asking Alexandria, Lee Malia of Bring Me the Horizon and Michael Paget of Bullet for My Valentine- discuss and play their favorites from their own catalogs.
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Michael Paget is sooooo underrated! This man has written some of the sickest metalcore riffs. And that Esp custom shop he plays is a beautie 🤘
@abhinavbhuyan2320
2 ай бұрын
Yeah man he is fucking underatted !! Loved this guy
@SuperJoshio93
2 ай бұрын
I actually made a full review/overview of his guitar (I own one). It’s a proper ESP too. You should check it out. The channel it’s posted on is SuperJoshio :)
@raphaelppfn
2 ай бұрын
The best and most influential guitarrist of the whole video ⚡️
@VaptiXflame24
2 ай бұрын
Just facts
@awkhz
2 ай бұрын
i saw them live at Swansea Arena near their hometown, which is bridgend. they all are super social and interactive with the fans
I thought it said mediocre like “tf did they do to deserve that 😭” Edit: the replies are wild I have zero clue what they are saying 😭
@JJONNYREPP
2 ай бұрын
Metalcore Guitarists Play Their Favorite Riffs. and lick their fav miles.
@SIRebrum
2 ай бұрын
Looooool
@JJONNYREPP
2 ай бұрын
@@SIRebrum moool
@PitBullPlaysGames
2 ай бұрын
to be fair all these dudes suck at guitar
@dogelord6166
2 ай бұрын
@@PitBullPlaysGamesNo guitar vid on channel = Stfu, I don't even listen to these people or know who they are but they definitely are better than you
Lee Malia back to the roots 🤘
metalcore guitarists play their favorite At The Gates riffs
@ArchitectOfTheEnd
Ай бұрын
where it all started
@michaelmoran2125
Ай бұрын
Fuck yes, under a serpent sun!!!!
Architects and ERRA riffs 🤯
@slamdangles
2 ай бұрын
the Erra riffs are the best imo, I immediately stopped what I was doing and was like wait wtf?!?!?!? If you go to my page you'll see I've been playing guitar for a long time and those really got my attention!!!!!! I gotta learn them!!!
@no_one563
2 ай бұрын
@@slamdangles lmao you gonna go into a deep rabbit hole my friend ! Jesse got some of the tastiest and most riffiest riffs ever
@slamdangles
2 ай бұрын
@@no_one563 that's exactly what I'm looking for 😍😍😍😍 I want to up my riffing game. I looooved the first erra riff bc you can tell it's built around a chord progression and to me, those are the riffs that tell stories. They convey an emotion really clearly.
@no_one563
2 ай бұрын
@@slamdangles I actually think you are going to like erra's most recent songs then, its very more chord progression focused compared to their older stuff which is very riffy and technical.
@NicoDoesLP
2 ай бұрын
@@slamdangles I'll recommend Continuum. Drift as an album slaps so hard though. Especially the extended phrasing part in Hourglass. That album is literal crack to me, and I dunno if I even consider it their best.
Jesse/ERRA and Sean/WSS are two of my absolute favourites! ❤
Bruh Jesse has to sing the chorus on “House Of Glass” while playing that monster of a riff. This dude must be some sort of genius.
@markusalexander5323
2 ай бұрын
Muscle Memory ;)
@TheKenshinEmo
2 ай бұрын
He is just not human xDD
@lsebk1
2 ай бұрын
Enter Josh Middleton
@rendikpindik1104
2 ай бұрын
@@markusalexander5323 how many people in the world would like that haha
@markusalexander5323
2 ай бұрын
I guess most of them need to train very hard, me included. It's definitely not easy
Jesse from ERRA is a musical genius
"Oh cool, free riff!"
4:11 riff Bring me the horizon - shadow moses
@kaa2893
Ай бұрын
exactly wht i thought 😂
@linkgobrrr3358
Ай бұрын
I literally rewinded it like🤔
Padge’s accent is so strong hahaha
I can't comprehend a single fucking word what Michael Paget is saying, but the man has written some tasty ass riffs bruh.
@connorphillips397
2 ай бұрын
Thats the Welsh valleys for ya😂
@HappyGuitarAmp-pj9rf
2 ай бұрын
must be american, can understand him perfectly
@Ne-Segodnya.
2 ай бұрын
@@HappyGuitarAmp-pj9rf100% american no doubt about that
@NvrLucky43
2 ай бұрын
@@connorphillips397 need a gameshow where you have to tell between an old timey sailor or a welshman
@swirle13
2 ай бұрын
I'm american and I had zero problems understanding him. Thought he was Scottish, but I never hear Welsh accents to discern between the two
This was an incredible video!! Would love more of this!!!
The Her Voice Resides riff is sick but the next riff that comes after that one in the song is even better.
So many great riffs. That code orange one was nasty as hell. More videos like this please!
If someone can't understand what Michael Paget said, his top 3 is: Scream Aim Fire Her Voice Resides Don't Need You
@KidVermin
2 ай бұрын
Is the Welsh accent really that hard to understand?! 🥲
@link41411
2 ай бұрын
@@KidVermin No not really. People must be using phone speakers on low volume.
@ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it
Ай бұрын
no its not difficult to listen. i guess americans have stuck fat from fast foods in their ears.
It's sad that Ben Bruce left AA but I'm happy for him coz everyone loves their families
@azizkarim2194
2 ай бұрын
Not that sad cause asking Alexandria is shit nowadays, crap music.
@dropdead___
2 ай бұрын
@@azizkarim2194it's sad for AA that Ben left.
@Justin_Michael6
2 ай бұрын
He’s still in the band, he’s still doing the writing and creativity like he’s always done, he’s just not touring with the band
@dreck250
2 ай бұрын
@@Justin_Michael6no hes not.
@raydog_97
16 сағат бұрын
I can see him coming back in the future, they’re brothers man, I know they would let him back in if he wanted back in
Jesse Cash is just an amazing musician - I really like Electric Twilight
Yo that first riff from the dude was definitely inspired by METALLICA - ONE Sounds dope as well. Well done dude.
@Jawn..
Ай бұрын
its literally one
@leonardharverson8660
19 күн бұрын
@@Jawn..I hear One combined with Afraid to Shoot Strangers 😂
We need more of these!
Love hearing the ambient pick noises to see how dynamically they're picking/strumming that results in such a sick sound amplified
Mark my words ima be one of the ones playing a riff some day
@ridleysomeliana-lauer5814
2 ай бұрын
Commenting for when this happens so I can say you did it! Godspeed brother.
@jaycubmitchell8808
2 ай бұрын
I hope you fucking do it yo! Remember this comment section
@rjm_17
2 ай бұрын
@@ridleysomeliana-lauer5814 Thank you for the support my friend!!
@ryanhedge3587
2 ай бұрын
You got this bud!I also want to be there playing a riff. Maybe you will be playing a riff I wrote and I can play a riff you wrote haha!
@karolpopiak2031
2 ай бұрын
So am I! Good luck, brother.
Reba Meyers coming in to body everyone on their fav riffs.
No one talking about my boy Sean from WSS? Think he's one of the most creative and inventive guitarists of the Metalcore scene rn
@tamtenmateusz9475
2 ай бұрын
True!! He's awesome and personally I think he's underrated.
@MrShoniBare
2 ай бұрын
The riffs on the new ep is insane. Self hell is my fav one.
@DeadlyMoustache
Ай бұрын
What song does he say this riff is from? It sounds like he said “guilty pie” but I hnfc
@whodatrightthere
Ай бұрын
@@DeadlyMoustache The Guilty Party
@derKischda
Ай бұрын
The riff in the chorus of YOU ARE ALL YOU NEED is just a thing of beauty. Many people probably didn't really noticed it because it's a bit hidden behind the vocals.
That intro from Mortal after all and the main riff from Royal Beggars are sick af. Also my favorites. Love to hear those!
Sean Long : "i really like when note placement is better than straight speed" Also Sean Long :"lemme just rip this hella fast, noodly riff for you"
@DeadlyMoustache
Ай бұрын
What is the song the second riff is from?
@pickrzz
Ай бұрын
@@DeadlyMoustacheThe Guilty Party
@DeadlyMoustache
Ай бұрын
@@pickrzzTy sir!
I grew up in hs learning BFMV riffs and god i just love them. Their like a guilty pleasure for me to play. Just hearing paget rip em off is so nostalgic.
Jesse never ceases to amaze me with the ease that he plays. 15/10
The first one sounds like the beginning to Metalicas "One".
@PatStarDJ
3 күн бұрын
100%
Pwd - Horizons Outro gets me every time.
Vanish Canvas is so good. I was hoping Jesse would say that was one of his favorite riffs. Glad he did
Unless I’m mistaken, that 1st riff, I’m sure I can hear elements of One by Metallica
@mixmmick
2 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing, hopefully Lars doesn’t sue. 😝
@keepmovn8039
2 ай бұрын
Yes. No matter the twist, the main rythm continues as "One".
@twosnakse
2 ай бұрын
@@mixmmicksue for what? Virtually every metal band alive has taken a Metallica riff and changed it slightly if you look enough
@ruthlesstony2133
2 ай бұрын
@twosnakse it's a reference to Lars and the Napster fiasco. Learn to take a joke
@twosnakse
2 ай бұрын
@@ruthlesstony2133 but his joke had nothing to do with what Napster was sued for…
Jeeeessus that Expatriate riff is so satisfying. Erra really are delightful.
I love how all their fav riffs are off their new albums, can’t tell if it’s a plug or they genuinely enjoy the growth of their playing
@OzzyMandias-xl2hr
2 ай бұрын
Tbh I can't stand it when artists do that. It defeats the purpose IMHO
@itsWAHOO2012
2 ай бұрын
Probably feel like they have to promote new stuff
@Prophecy6
2 ай бұрын
It's always just to promote their new stuff.
@Ron_Swanson
2 ай бұрын
recency bias too
@cyntdestroyer69xd
Ай бұрын
I mean, when you create a new songs, chances are, you may like your new songs more then the ones you played before, as it stands for your current music taste. Though its prolly a mix of these, and a shill
Bullet for my sempiternal
1:44 in turning point by Killswitch engage. Awesome riff Also the "Omega riff" by periphery
Bullet for my valentine riffs require a lot of chops!! My god!
I swear, Jesse does not get enough credit for his riff writing and playing ability. He/Erra have consistently put out beautiful, complex and melodic riffs for yearrrss at this point.
ofc Lee Malia played one of their core records riffs 😆
1:00 the neighbors banging on the apartment floors to stfu really sold it lmao
8:27 lol I love when this happens. "ohp, free riff" is the best 🤣
Sean Long really has some bloody good riffs. Freaking love WSS.
Having Josh play Architects riffs and not Sylosis riffs is criminal.
@michaelheaton6925
2 ай бұрын
Sylosis is so gooooood
OMG IM EARLY ON A LOUDWIRE VID?!
Baby J is one of the best guitarists out there. I absolutely love him.
I met Jesse at a small show (~150 people) with Scale The Summit, Reflections, Glass Cloud and Monuments in like 2015, super nice dude. Kills it live, I can’t even play their music in my bedroom lol.
Y'all should check out the guitarwork from Darkest Hour, not even a specific album because they're all 🔥
2:22 Badass Explorer
John middleton and jesee cash are both beasts!!! I was hoping for olly steele to pop up😔
I noticed there's a lot of british metalcore bands lol
Love it!
Jesse Cash is the MVP here, this guy is insanely good technically, and his ability to sing that well while playing is pretty impressive (+ the melodies/technic parts he does are amazing). But ERRA is not popular as Architects, BFMV etc ...
That asking Alexandria intro one sounded a lotttt like when the sun sleep by UØ
"This new song we've been playing live off the new record. I don't wanna give anything away." an EP or so later - Knocked Loose 🤷🏻♂🤣👍
@TheDeadeyeDuck
11 күн бұрын
I know it's an old interview it's just funny to me watching it after the fact.
@fractal_aura
3 күн бұрын
@@TheDeadeyeDuck right i was thinking he was gonna play suffocate lol
Dude from Asking A just played One by Metallica
Can someone tell me what that death riff is at 8:03 ? or is that just something he made up?
@TehCarrionEffect
2 ай бұрын
Trapped In A Corner
@chandraabudiman
2 ай бұрын
@@TehCarrionEffect thank you so much. I've been searching for that since I saw the Josh Middleton riff video
Erra just doesn't miss. Jesse has to sing at the same time too!
Jesse Cash is a treasure
Funny how sometimes they have put out like two albums in the meantime since those interviews xD
Man that riff from Reba was...fucking insane
When is Paradise City 2nd series happening?
First riff reminded me of when the sun sleeps lol
Was this filmed a while ago? I thought Ben Bruce had left Asking Alexandria?
@drunkenyeknom
2 ай бұрын
Yeah they just compiled a bunch of videos into one. Josh isn’t in Architects anymore either and Issac is talking about an old album. Also I seen Jesse’s video months ago
Padget is the man! 🤟
"oh cool, free riff"
I heard Josh Middleton start to play a little of trapped in a corner by death kinda
loved seeing jesse cash!
can someone tell me what's the sick riff at 10:44 please?
@nicolasalves9193
2 ай бұрын
the end of the song "3 Knives- Code Orange"
Reba's riff......I want to hear it live.
The shot of that Fender Champion @ 1:20 and it's sound are giving me major flashbacks being stuck in a rehearsal room 15+ years ago with no other options.. That sound chips at my brain and soul and should not be legal lol
No Adam D???? 😢
First clip is straight up One hahahaha
surprised Jesse didnt play any Augment songs. the riffs on that album are some of their best
What is the name of the song 0:39
That riff from Architects sounds like a Veil of Maya riff haha
3:23 6:56
BFMV is literally my biggest inspiration to becoming a guitarist
Wait i thought the guy from WSS just got a signature guitar from Charvel, now hes with LTD?
code orange is fucking insane
HOUSE OF GLASS!! ❤❤
That Asking Alexandria riff sounded like The Changing of Times by Underoath.
Jesse Cash and Josh Middleton re different animals in the list, nobody is close to them, fucking savage guitarists
bu lu lu lu lu lu, in case anyone wondering is the scientific term for solo work on a guitar.
Sean Longs riff hits soooooo hard ⚰️☠️🤘
I love how Jesse speaks for his entire band with "ours" rather than his. Even though he most likely created the riff. It's a respect thing.
while she sleeps riffs always top tier
Two things about that first AA riff: 1. I cringed at ‘Off the new record’ line. Maybe it’s unintentional, but it comes across like something a douchbag would do to plug the record and satisfy the label. It may be ‘on message’ but Wayne & Garth would rightly crucify him for picking that. 2. It’s basically a thinly-veiled rehash of Afraid To Shoot Strangers by Iron Maiden. Sorry (not sorry).
i wonder if michael took inspiration from burzum while writing hand of blood
Lee playing through a Champion is god tier :)
This was recorded a while back if Ben Bruce is associated with it.
@bamashine8822
2 ай бұрын
I believe all of these are old. I know I’ve seen the Josh Middleton and Jesse Cash videos before
Josh Middleton is Ex-Architects btw
@Dyeslexic
2 ай бұрын
that videos from three years ago, seems this is a compilation and they didnt edit very much
@Nasty_Riffs
2 ай бұрын
Ben Bruce is ex asking as well! Lol
"metalcore guitarists" not sure id classify sleeping with sirens and knocked loose as metalcore bands lol
@devq3852
2 ай бұрын
🤓☝️
ERRA is the best live band I’ve seen in the genre.
What’s the song Ben is playing?
The British really do rule metal music. SO may of these guys are British.
The first one sounds like Dreamer/Deceiver by Judas Priest
Features Josh Middleton; picks no Sylosis riffs. Im fucking sad lol Where the Sky Ends and A Dying Vine are S tier guitar work.
Not to be weird, but go have a listen to Walking Dead’s theme song metal cover. That piece Josh Middleton plays sounds very similar
first one sounds like 30 seconds to mars
Ok, so 1st riff intro is basically "one" by metallica 😅😅