Redline wrote:The riff in Sabbath Bloody Sabbath that is no where else in the song (3:20) has to be a contender.I didn't even have to hit play, already knew the riff, and yes, that's a HOF Taco Riff.

The riff in Sabbath Bloody Sabbath that is no where else in the song (3:20) has to be a contender.

The impossible to find Macabre 45 Be Forewarned has one at 1:57 that comes out of nowhere.Pretty great for 1972, if not as crunchy.

Justin Foley wrote:"Taco Riff" is a term used to describe a metal riff that is both incredibly heavy and gleefully decadent. So no Khanate or Cheap Trick. Until I'm proven otherwise, I'm going with the "chorus" riff on Electric Wizard's "Dopethrone". Second place considerations - "Metamphetamine" by Eyehategod."SRT" by Fudge Tunnel"Blacktop" by HelmetWhat do you think?= JustinI'll tell you what I think. I think there really should be a PRF cover month dedicated to the Taco Riff, as defined in bold above.

Yes. You know it makes sense.Godflesh - WakeTaco riff.

A\_Man\_Who\_Tries wrote:Justin Foley wrote:"Taco Riff" is a term used to describe a metal riff that is both incredibly heavy and gleefully decadent. So no Khanate or Cheap Trick. Until I'm proven otherwise, I'm going with the "chorus" riff on Electric Wizard's "Dopethrone". Second place considerations - "Metamphetamine" by Eyehategod."SRT" by Fudge Tunnel"Blacktop" by HelmetWhat do you think?= JustinI'll tell you what I think. I think there really should be a PRF cover month dedicated to the Taco Riff, as defined in bold above.I am 100% on board with this.