Vh1 Best Hard Rock Songs Of All Time ((new)) -

So, the next time you hear Paradise City on the radio, pull up that old VH1 list. Get angry that Bulls on Parade is ranked below Livin’ on a Prayer . (Seriously, VH1? Bon Jovi harder than Rage?)

: While primarily hard rock, the list incorporates heavy metal staples such as Iron Maiden ("Run to the Hills", Rank 14) and Judas Priest ("Breaking the Law", Rank 12). Top 20 Breakdown vh1 best hard rock songs of all time

This is the riff every guitarist learns first. Deep Purple took a real-life tragedy (a casino fire in Montreux) and turned it into a legend. "Smoke on the Water" is simplicity perfected, driven by Ritchie Blackmore’s guitar and Jon Lord’s heavy Hammond organ. It is the quintessential "driving song." So, the next time you hear Paradise City

Ask any group of music fans to name the "Best Hard Rock Song of All Time," and you are guaranteed to start an argument. Is it the bluesy stomp of Led Zeppelin? The aggressive punk edge of The Who? Or the stadium-shaking anthems of Queen? Bon Jovi harder than Rage

: Comprehensive breakdowns of the entire 100-song list can be found on sites like Stereogum and WikiLists .

Was VH1’s 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs the definitive canon? No. It was too safe in some spots (too much Aerosmith, not enough Motörhead) and too wild in others.