seven nation army

Iconic guitar riff

"Seven Nation Army" is a 2003 rock song by the White Stripes, known for its instantly recognizable bass-like guitar riff.

The riff has become a universal stadium anthem, chanted by sports crowds worldwide—particularly at soccer matches—often by fans who've never heard the original song: The whole stadium was singing the Seven Nation Army chant.

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march · anthem · sports anthem · stomp · bassline · rock · drums · chant · stadium · crowd chant · powerful · garage · garage rock · Detroit · soldiers · battle · swagger · beat

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Queen's operatic rock suite

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Soothing songs for children

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