Thunderstruck is a 1990 song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released as the opening track of their album The Razors Edge. Its signature guitar intro, played by Angus Young, became one of the band's most recognisable hooks and a staple of their live shows, where crowds often chant along with the riff. Over time the short opening became a shorthand for high-energy entrances in sports arenas, films and online videos, and editors now use just those first seconds to signal that something big is about to happen.
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The opening guitar riff from AC/DC's Thunderstruck, a sharp hard rock intro used in edits, sports highlights and hype moments to build instant energy before a big reveal.
This short clip captures the instantly recognisable opening guitar riff of AC/DC's Thunderstruck, a rapid, percussive picking pattern that repeats and builds tension before the full band crashes in. It sounds lean and electric, with a dry, driving rhythm that feels like a countdown rather than a melody, which is why it lands so hard in just a few seconds. Listeners usually recognise it immediately, even without the vocals, and expect something dramatic to follow. That sense of anticipation makes it perfect for introductions, entrances and reveals, where the riff does the work of raising the stakes before the payoff arrives.
