Metal guitarists of the world
As people say that music is a universal language, it often becomes a tool for communication even when you don’t understand the other person’s words.
Among them, metal is popular worldwide.
We’ve gathered some of the most skilled guitarists in the metal scene!
Listen to metal and you might make friends all over the world (lol).
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Metal Guitarists of the World (21–30)
Stand In LineImpellitteri
With Yngwie’s arrival, the metal guitar world entered a Warring States era of speed.
Among that generation, Impellitteri was said to be the fastest of them all.
His astonishing full-picking, unleashed from his small frame, is so seamless it sounds almost continuous.
Keep an ear out for the ferocious guitar solo.
Ballhog ZoneHerman Frank
Herman Frank is a German guitarist known for his work with ACCEPT and MOON’DOC, and he is currently active with a band under his own name.
The appeal of Herman Frank lies in his passionately intense guitar playing—thick, heavy tones paired with guitar solos that make effective use of the wah pedal.
World’s Metal Guitarists (31–40)
The Way We FeelRonni Le Tekrø
TNT, a band that represents Scandinavian metal.
Amid their sparkling world, there was a guitarist who stood out as a true outlier.
Listening to his solos, you realize how delightfully unconventional they are.
The machine-gun picking in solos that contrast with the overall mood of the songs heightens the sense of weightless drift even more.
Crystal MacheteWes Borland
Wes Borland, who has supported LIMP BIZKIT’s visuals and sound with his eccentric body paint and thick, heavy tones.
Although he’s known as a wild-spirited guitarist, his solo work offers a completely opposite musical direction, where you can hear an exceptionally delicate sound.
Brand New RevolutionGus G
Gus G from Greece was known for his work with FIREWIND, but he quickly became world-famous after being chosen as Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist.
He’s widely respected for his technique as a new-generation guitar hero, but this track is an American-style number with vocals.
It’s centered around the vocal melody.
Building the ChurchSteve Vai
Steve Vai, a solitary maverick genius, is a globally beloved solo guitarist.
This track was used as an insert song in the Japanese drama “Iryu: Team Medical Dragon.” With his extensive use of a sustainer and wah, the soaring sound and controlled tone are so distinctive that you can recognize it as Vai’s from just one listen.
The EnemyRichie Kotzen
Richie Kotzen is a guitarist who once played with Mr.
Big.
He’s a versatile player who can handle vocals, backing vocals, and guitar with ease.
Originally known for his classical-style shredding, he has since set aside speed playing, focusing instead on solos that come alive within songs rooted in jazz and blues.