BLACK SABBATH’s classic 1975 track “Symptom Of The Universe” features the greatest riff of all time, according to the new issue of Metal Hammer magazine.
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Speaking with the magazine, Mr. Tony Iommi explained he wasn’t in competition with anyone else when it came to riffs back in 1975, saying:
“I would always try to come up with more and more inventive ideas – different tunings, changing the amps, just fiddling about with the guitars really. I would constantly be trying to improve things and change things. I didn’t really listen to other people, just in case I started playing someone else’s riff by mistake.”
Manuel Gagneux of Zeal & Ardor said:
“‘Symptom of the Universe’ further cements Tony Iommi as a riff machine! The palm-muted opening notes get their unmistakable sheen from the thin strings he uses. This song debuted elements that are still echoed throughout the heavy music landscape.”