Metal guitarists of the world

Night On Bald MountainWolf Hoffman

WOLF HOFFMANN – Night On Bald Mountain (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This is a metal arrangement of Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, released by Wolf Hoffmann, who has long supported the backbone of ACCEPT as the band’s guitarist.

There aren’t any particularly flashy techniques on display, but it’s a melodic track packed with familiar phrases you’ve probably heard somewhere before.

Solitarily Speaking of Theoretical ConfinementRon Jarzombek

Ron Jarzombek – Solitarily Speaking of Theoretical Confinement (Part 1)

When it comes to playing progressive metal, there are hardly any musicians who surpass this person, are there? The music is incredibly complex.

Of course, their technique, sense of time, and rhythm are all unbelievably next-level, but even before that, my reaction is simply: I can’t believe they wrote pieces like this.

A must-listen for fans of progressive metal.

Three MinutesDoug Aldrich

Doug Aldrich – “Three Minutes”

Doug Aldrich is a highly skilled guitarist who has been a member of LION and BAD MOON RISING, and in recent years is also known for his work with WHITESNAKE.

His playing is characterized by ferocity paired with impeccable precision, and combined with a distinctive tone that clearly emphasizes the midrange, his sound comes through very clearly.

He also demonstrates excellent control over noise and tone.

Stand In LineImpellitteri

IMPELLITTERI – Stand In Line 1989 (Full size video HQ audio)

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 – Ballhog Zone (2016) // Official Music Video // AFM Records

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.

The Way We FeelRonni Le Tekrø

Ronni Le Tekrø – The Way We Feel (Official Music Video)

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 – Hybrid Worlds (feat. The Crystal Method, Tina Guo, Danny Lohner & Joe Letz)

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.