Zakk Wylde Names the First Metal Riff: Not Black Sabbath

The article on Ultimate-Guitar.com discusses Zakk Wylde’s opinion on the first metal riff of all time. Zakk Wylde, known for his work with Black Label Society and as Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist, has identified a specific riff as the first metal riff ever created. However, he surprisingly states that this iconic riff is not from Black Sabbath, despite their significant influence on the metal genre. The article does not specify which band or artist is credited with this pioneering riff, leaving it to Zakk Wylde’s personal interpretation and historical perspective.

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