Judging by their writing contributions on tracks (since, looking at the song credits throughout their discography, none of the guitar players are credited for a song together, its always one guitarrist writing with Harris or Dickinson), which out of the 3 guitarrists you feel has written your favorite Maiden riffs (or rhythm/melodic parts). Let`s not count solos.
Which is of the guitarrists in Maiden is your favorite riff/rhythm writer?
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Donner
Ancient Mariner
It's Adrian for me and by quite a bit. I think his riff writing is the most stand out of the 3 guitarists.
When I think of Dave I think of smooth intros that Steve builds a song around (exception - Breeg assuming he wrote the main riff).
When I think of Janick, I think of recycled acoustic intros from other albums and straightforward rock licks (exception - Montsegur although this is basically a Fallen Angel rip off).
Adrian is the only one I'd say, particularly in the reunion era, writing actual compelling riffs. Wicker Man, Paschendale, Brighter Than a Thousand Suns, El Dorado, Speed of Light, The Writing on the Wall, etc. Not to mention all the classic material like Icarus, 2 Minutes, Sea of Madness, etc.
When I think of Dave I think of smooth intros that Steve builds a song around (exception - Breeg assuming he wrote the main riff).
When I think of Janick, I think of recycled acoustic intros from other albums and straightforward rock licks (exception - Montsegur although this is basically a Fallen Angel rip off).
Adrian is the only one I'd say, particularly in the reunion era, writing actual compelling riffs. Wicker Man, Paschendale, Brighter Than a Thousand Suns, El Dorado, Speed of Light, The Writing on the Wall, etc. Not to mention all the classic material like Icarus, 2 Minutes, Sea of Madness, etc.
Janick (not Jannick) Gers by far. His songs are the ones I get most excited for on every album release. I don't care if he recycles intros or riffs, most of the songs co-written by him are fantastic, with 4 of them in my personal top 7 IM songs.
1.The Book of Souls / Dance of Death (cannot decide which one I like more)
3. The Talisman
4. Blood Brothers
5. When the Wild Wind Blows
6. For the Greater Good of God
7. Shadows of the Valley
1.The Book of Souls / Dance of Death (cannot decide which one I like more)
3. The Talisman
4. Blood Brothers
5. When the Wild Wind Blows
6. For the Greater Good of God
7. Shadows of the Valley
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dickinson1978
Ancient Mariner
Mr. Adrian Smith. No contest for me
Ascendingthethrone
Ancient Mariner
Adrian wrote Stranger in a Stranger Land. No Maidens song comes anywhere near that song in terms of groove and flow. The riff just pops.
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
Adrian Smith by far.
