Easiest Metal Riffs / Songs?

Dominik Gräber · Nov 21, 2019

Hey everybody.
As some of you knew, my brother @Alexander Graeber joined the school some days ago (if you haven't, go to the Introduce Yourself category and greet him in the thread I opened up for him )
However, he really wants to start learning songs but he is literally at the total beginning of playing guitar. He likes a lot of metal by now and so I was wondering, what are the easiest metal riffs or songs that you would recommend him if he wants to get into learning one?

Filip Tomiša · Nov 21, 2019

Judas Priest - Breaking the law
White zombie - Black sunshine
Helmet - Unsung
Rammstein - Sonne

Dominik Gräber · Nov 21, 2019

Filip Tomiša said:
Judas Priest - Breaking the law
White zombie - Black sunshine
Helmet - Unsung
Rammstein - Sonne

Good Ideas. He loves Sonne! Thanks!

Sven Barnitzki · Nov 21, 2019

SOAD - Ariels
Rammstein - Du Hast

Dominik Gräber · Nov 21, 2019

Sven Barnitzki said:
SOAD - Ariels
Rammstein - Du Hast

Thanks for the suggestions! Somehow I don't think about these songs..

idssdi · Nov 21, 2019

As far as riffs is concerned he can try any song off of Hail To The King and maybe do Zacky's parts at first. The black album has some cool riffs too(I think Kirk's solos are a bit easier to play compared to Syn's too).

Man On The silver Mountain, Kill The King, the Shed by rainbow.

Smoke On the water, Black Night, Woman from Tokyo, Maybe I'm a Leo by Deep purple

Whole Lotta Love, Heartbreaker, over the Hill and far Away, immigrant Song by led Zeppelin

Tie your Mother Down, Fat Bottomed Girls and there's a fast version of we will rock you by Queen

You can't really go that wrong with classics like Rainbow, deep purple, Queen and Led Zeppelin. Most of those songs have riffs that sound easy but have a small little detail that you have to get right to nail it but you can make it sound ok fairly easily.

Number of the Beast and powerslave are probably also some good ones. Powerslave has the gallop in it but not incredibly fast so that's great metal riff practice!

Also check out some Beatles songs like Helter Skelter, revolution, come together and get back.

Out to get me, live and Let die, me. Brownstone, rocket queen by Guns n Roses.

Walk by Pantera

Dominik Gräber · Nov 21, 2019

Ids Schiere said:
As far as riffs is concerned he can try any song off of Hail To The King and maybe do Zacky's parts at first. The black album has some cool riffs too(I think Kirk's solos are a bit easier to play compared to Syn's too). You can't really go that wrong with classics like Rainbow, deep purple, Queen and Led Zeppelin. Most of those songs have riffs that sound easy but have a small little detail that you have to get right to nail it but you can make it sound ok fairly easily. Number of the Beast and powerslave are probably also some good ones. Powerslave has the gallop in it but not incredibly fast so that's great metal riff practice!

Also check out some Beatles songs like Helter Skelter, revolution, come together and get back.

Yeah, we are not even close talking about solos. He will probably need to invest some time to even get used to powerchords at this point. But you're right, HTTK or the black album might have some good riffs for beginners.

idssdi · Nov 21, 2019

Dominik Gräber said:
Yeah, we are not even close talking about solos. He will probably need to invest some time to even get used to powerchords at this point. But you're right, HTTK or the black album might have some good riffs for beginners.

Try to look into some punk like the Ramones or sex pistols. Blitzkrieg Bob might be a good one. It's pretty much all powerchords but fast and can be pretty heavy.

Lindsey · Nov 21, 2019

You can go to Songsterr and sort songs on difficulty. That's how I often find songs.

Better songs than I can mention are already mentioned here.

Firsty Lasty · Nov 21, 2019

If tuning down is an option, "Them Bones" by Alice in Chains might be fun to try. The power chords to Scorpions "Rock You Like a Hurricane" are easy enough. ACDC has some good songs.

Dominik Gräber · Nov 21, 2019

Lindsey said:
You can go to Songsterr and sort songs on difficulty. That's how I often find songs.

Better songs than I can mention are already mentioned here.

Good Idea! I mainly look for bands he's actively listening to because they will certainly be the most fun for him to learn.

Dominik Gräber · Nov 21, 2019

Firsty Lasty said:
If tuning down is an option, "Them Bones" by Alice in Chains might be fun to try. The power chords to Scorpions "Rock You Like a Hurricane" are easy enough. ACDC has some good songs.

Thanks for the suggestion, I might check it out!

Dominik Gräber · Nov 21, 2019

Ids Schiere said:
Try to look into some punk like the Ramones or sex pistols. Blitzkrieg Bob might be a good one. It's pretty much all powerchords but fast and can be pretty heavy.

Yeah, I don't think he's really into punk at all at the moment

Calvin Phillips · Nov 21, 2019

Them.bones is all down stroke chugging not sure if it fully suggest that one.

I'd get him to learn punk before jumping into metal riffs. Focus the power chords before jumping into complex metal riffs that may not all too complex until you realize you dont have any rhythm to your playing.

Dominik Gräber · Nov 21, 2019

Calvin Phillips said:
Them.bones is all down stroke chugging not sure if it fully suggest that one.

I'd get him to learn punk before jumping into metal riffs. Focus the power chords before jumping into complex metal riffs that may not all too complex until you realize you dont have any rhythm to your playing.

That's why I asked for easy metal riffs
It's all about having fun and staying motivated for now

Sayonil Mitra · Nov 21, 2019

Ghost - Square hammer
and the other mentioned here

Dominik Gräber · Nov 21, 2019

Sayonil Mitra said:
Ghost - Square hammer
and the other mentioned here

Good idea, thanks!

Daniel Sobota · Nov 21, 2019

Pantera - Walk
Metallica - Enter Sandman
Slayer - Raining Blood
Black Sabbath - Iron Man
Emperor - I Am the Black Wizards (without tremolo picking)
Trivium - Dying In Your Arms

Dominik Gräber · Nov 21, 2019

Daniel Sobota said:
Pantera - Walk
Metallica - Enter Sandman
Slayer - Raining Blood
Black Sabbath - Iron Man
Emperor - I Am the Black Wizards (without tremolo picking)
Trivium - Dying In Your Arms

Thanks for the suggestions! Most of them are pretty easy overall but may still be too hard for someone who has just picked up a guitar.

Rute Rodrigues · Nov 21, 2019

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