*Smash like if you want Best Breakdowns of 2022 next week!* Comment your favorite riffs of the year below! EDIT: Sadly Machine Head had to be cut due to a publisher copyright claim...

The pure focus while playing Jason Richardson lol. Also while it may not be the most insanely technical riff, Shade Astray was one of the best songs of the year hands down

The entirety of Fit for An Autopsy’s album is just riffage after riffage. Every riff on that album is absolutely amazing. Some of my favorite guitar work ever honestly.

So sick 🤘

I love how the riffs have a tone that sounds like a nice cross between Nick’s style and the bands he’s covering

0:00 Lamb of God - Vanishing 0:15 Machine Head - Choke on the Ashes of Your Hate 0:31 Paledusk - SLAY!! 0:42 Monuments - Cardinal Red 0:55 Invent Animate - Shade Astray 1:07 Disturbed - Hey You 1:26 LANDMVRKS - Death 1:43 For For An Autopsy - Higher Level of Hate 1:57 Bleed From Within - Levitate 2:10 Slipknot - Warranty 2:19 Arch Enemy - Sunset Over The Empire 2:30 Malevolence - On Broken Glass 2:39 Architects - Be Very Afraid 2:57 Bad Omens - The Grey 3:17 The Devil Wears Prada - Noise 3:29 Hollow Front - Comatose 3:46 Lorna Shore - Pain Remains I 4:01 In Flames - State of Slow Decay 4:17 Bullet For My Valentine - Omen 4:32 Amon Amarth - Dawn of Norsemen 4:50 Parkway Drive - Glitch 5:08 SiM - The Rumbling 5:21 Slaughter To Prevail - 1984 5:31 Polyphia - Bloodbath 5:48 Spiritbox - Rotoscope 6:03 Jason Richardson - Polyrhythmic Pug 6:12 Shadow of Intent - Elegy III 6:26 Chelsea Grin - The Isnis 6:40 Make Them Suffer - Doomswitch 6:53 Chris Turner - Juice 7:04 Northlane - Plenty 7:19 Meshuggah - I Am Thirst

that Landmvrks riff hits even harder in person. Immense band.

Been really getting into Bleed From Within lately, they slap.

Elegy III riff is too good. Glad you included it. Great video!

That paledusk riff you just played was trucking impressive bro!

It's just incredible to see the creativity in some of the riffs that were played in this video. How those musicians come up with that stuff is beyond me. I would honestly have to say my favorite riff of the year goes to ARTIFICIAL SUICIDE - Bad Omens.

Nik!! We love you. Couldn’t imagine the time and effort this took but I hope you know it’s appreciated and I hope I speak for everyone when I say I’m thankful for your content. Some of my favorite bands today I found through you

The fact that you were able to choose one riff off of SOI's Elegy is impressive. That album has so many amazing riffs it could be its own list

Great playing Nik. That Bleed from Within riff is killer! And that 'In Flames' riff reminds me of At the Gates - Blinded by Fear.

This is why I love your channel Nik. You always help me stay informed of what is heavy in the scene! Thanks again!

Great massive playing as always and I have to say, that eight string black guitar is just insane, what a beautiful piece. Thanks for the content, man! It was a great year for metal, excited for 2023.

Thanks for these as always! Love the twitch content, but it's nice to see the old style vids once in a while!

the riffs in Cyberhex are still probably my favourites of the year

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You are blowing my mind!!! What great musicianship! I’m so impressed with your ability to cover all these songs. What a treat that was to watch! Thanks Nik for putting the time and effort into this.

Man that shadow of intent riff doesn't get enough credit 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Doomswitch is my favourite riff of the year. Nick is an absolute riff god, Make Them Suffer have some of the catchiest songs I swear

Awesome to see Fit for an Autopsy get some love! Awesome video!

Got my head banging the entire video. Thank you!

this is the best way to discover new bands to listen. Thank nik!

As someone who totally fell off with modern metal a while back but is coming back to find new stuff, this is the perfect video, your playing is sweet!

great vid! excited to see your best breakdowns video. hoping you'd lay some screams since your vocals have improved a lot

Very sick. And would love seeing the best breakdowns vid!

Fit For An Autopsy's new album is unreal, and that's easily my favorite riff from it too 🤟🏻

I was waiting for Doomswitch, such an epic riff on an amazing track. Definitely my favourite in a year full of great riffs

Amazing list! :)

Damn man 4 of the songs i suggested were included in this list im glad you agreed with me! Almost put hey you from disturbed as simple yet effective glad to see that on here. Dont know how you learn these so fast but it is impressive, awesome vid 🤘🏽

If anyone has not listened to the most recent Boundaries album definitely give it a listen. Incredible album👌🏼

Been looking forward to this one since the 2021 came out. Can’t wait for some Breakdowns

Thank you for this video. Adding a lot of new bands to the rotation

4:50 my mans feeling that one lol

I'd love to see a Spotify playlist with all of these songs in there

Love that you got bloodbath on here 🤘 such a sick riff

Hey man, great video! Always wait for these to come out! I missed night stalker from Megadeth and Ana from Darko, but the list is already golden!

This reminded me that 2022 was a far better year than I recall. Thanks for that...Also still waiting for your Architects "Alpha Omega" reaction/cover!

I’m so glad you put Meshuggah’s I Am That Thirst in. It’s 100% my favourite riff.

Honestly, the riff from Call Me Little Sunshine from Ghost was one of my personal favourites from this year and I also loved the main riff from the new Metallica song that came out last week or so

I love these riffs of the year vid 🔥. Cant wait for niks content through out next year

More of the content for sure. Love this stuff.

Really good list imo, Levitate is probably my favourite out of this. If you're doing the breakdown video i definitely expect Forever Bloom by Chealsea Grin in there. Unleash Hell by Enterprise Earth and Caved in by Spite are also good canditates in my opionion ^^

the whole malevolence album was so good

Amazing compilation and execution! Added bonus: some new bands to check out and the jarring drop in audio quality at the end, when you talk to the mic in your room? Just a cherry on top!

Great work man!! 🔥

This year with its ups and downs still gave us the gift of amazing music 😌 Thank you Nik for the reminder 🙏🏽 Also missing Termina riffs but ok 💜

2022 was, in fact, a great year for metal; love to see FFAA in the list, they deserve so much more love than they get

thanks for the inspiration bro! keep it up!

As usual, you killed it🤘

My favorite riff this year is probably Meshuggah's ligature marks opening riff. It's pretty good

Nik you should show us your sick guitar collection 🤤

Very nice work! You're a boss!

I love videos you do similar to this, It's an amazing way to discover new music. Keep it up please

You should definitely check out Worm Shepherd. I think, they could become very popular in the scene. They just started out, and already have lots of bangers. And their drummer is just playing at speeds, so their kicks become one single sound

It's awesome to see MLV being included. Great to see them finally getting the recognition they deserve.

So many bands i've never heard before. So many new songs in my playlist in the nearest future Bravo

Awesome video, you can really see the effort put into it 🔥🔥💪💪 Big W

Surprised nik missed Barberryans by Berried Alive. The riff on that track is amazing.

Even though they're probably the most "butt rock" on this list, it's impossible to make a riff list without Disturbed. Stricken 4eva

Great video Nik ! I'd say my favorite riff of the year is the one from The Sea Starts Here by The Dali Thundering Concept. The whole album is incredible.

absolute banger. the whole video

the new polyphia album is actually 🔥

Northlane - Plenty is my favourite of the year. The riff under the chorus though. I love so much. I put that one in an A-Z riffs video I did.

Love the riffs

Had a half of this songs in my playlist , good compilation

Some sick riffs in there for sure but how Sylosis haven't made the list is utter madness!

I’m shocked that Korn is not in this, they’re riffs from requiem are sick, especially lost in the grandeur

Fine playing! Super impressive !!

Thank you Nik ^^

Megadeth had some of the best riffs of this year too.

All great choices. I know you can't possibly get everything in, but it makes me a little sad that there's no Revocation on the list. Dave Davidson is a fuckin' riff machine and Netherheaven is filled with incredible tracks. Lessons In Occult Theft is 1 track off that album I'd highly recommend.

Your videos make my lunch break soon much more enjoyable, thanx bud!

What a great selection Nik, thank you for this content I know it takes time and dedication ❤️

These are definitely some of the Metal Riffs of 2022!

Very nioce. Tasty squeals , a lot of songs for me to check out. 🤘🏼

Really good collection! I would've chosen the other riff from LoG's Vanishing though, the one after this one. So groovy and amazing!

This list is absolutely amazing, so many good riffs. This year was actually pretty good for metal listeners. Would’ve loved to see the main riff from Two Towers - Fit For An Autopsy on here as well.

Like your new setup!! Looks awesome 💯💯

Thanks man

YASSS of all the sick Bad Omens riffs, you chose my fav

well done dude some nice Ear candy for the morning ! Sic Riffs !!!

My annual “what bands did I miss this year” video. But god damn that meshuggah riff 😂

tremendous job with all fo them thanks for highlitting some that i miss

I definitely need that best breakdown video 🤟

awesome job man! my favorite was Levitate for sure

Unbelievable how much work you put in this video.

Hey Nik! Awesome channel! Luv all your metal heavy riff medley! As i can see on one of your video, you are pretty good at Rocksmith! So can you add your metal medley on custom forge?!? :D

This was the best one since some years. Headbanging whole video

YES BEST BREAKDOWNS OF THE YEAR PLEASE!!!!

The excitement and fan girl in me that screamed when I saw you included Hollow Front. Lee stays providing GOAT riffs.

Totally respect how you played the Jason Richardson clip with his sig, and *promptly* got tf outta there

I almost never listen to Metal because it doesn't come up on my playlists, but now I want to go through most of the songs in this video and check them out. Thanks Nik.

Nigh to Silence - ERRA Devils - Black Veil Brides Times Like This - Fit For A King Bad Things - I Prevail Slaughterhouse - Motionless In White Trenches - Windwaker 60cm of Steel - Alpha Wolf could've all easily made this list

A lot of effort :D Respect!!!

Great to see two Awesome Aussie Bands in there!!!! Awesome video!!! 😃🙏🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

The backing riff to JTs parts in Nigh to Silence are fun

Love the riffs! Great to see that In flames has gone back to their roots with the new stuff.. Can't go wrong with Lorna Shore either!