Legendary Nu Metal Riffs (VIDEO)

“Hit ’em with the riff”

In the land of Metal, the tribe known as “Nu Metal” found its way through chorus laden melodies, pounding drums, samples, DJ’s and everything in between. Nothing was off limits in the later years of Nu Metal’s reign.

But amongst all of the players when creating those SICK jamz, one stood out above them all: The Riff.

Unlike it’s predecessor ‘The Guitar Solo’ the Riff was the focal point of the genre with as many stops/starts/quick stops/harmonics/whammy’s down and starts again as any self respecting head bobbing street racer could ask for.

Here are some of the most legendary Nu Metal RIFFS of all time: