Metal guitarist destroys Loudwire's Top 15 Guitar Solos of All Time

[@LoudwireMusic]

May we rest in power

[@jamaaljackson5464]

ok

[@LucasSouza-fn9qj]

Oof

[@michaelflorczyk1394]

No matter what I still love you guys!! You're my favorite metal website (the best one), and my one goal in life is to be interviewed by Graham. Rock On Dudes!!!

[@EzioMonty117]

It was fun while it lasted

[@spicybill]

RIP

[@michaelflorczyk1394]

Loudwire is at least a bit more honest and musically educated than Watchmojo.

[@ryangioia2358]

@Body Buildong Pinch Harmonies

[@michaelflorczyk1394]

@@ryangioia2358 treMOLO picking and TAPS

[@michaelflorczyk1394]

@Body Buildong tOSin Abasi who uses treMOLO picking with Pinch Harmonies and taps.

[@iliketrains3495]

Knot picking

[@georgeantonioandrei8570]

Not much, but yeah, they're higher than Mojo.

[@owenc4188]

I feel personally attacked after that intro

[@mudskipper0075]

Talking shit ,dream theatre could do a nursery rhyme and it would be the best apparently...

[@ros9764]

As a huge Megadeth fan, i actually agree with Mike

[@aidanlastname0187]

Yeah I bet if Dream Theatre did the Tornado Of Souls Solo he would be okay with it on the list

[@MarvinCZ]

Hey, do you see Dream Theater anywhere on the list or in Mike's picks? Didn't think so.

[@mudskipper0075]

@@MarvinCZ give it 5 minutes...

[@bramlackman-mincoff6616]

At this rate, Mike will be reacting to buzzfeed quizzes pretty soon

[@Yenneffer]

Oh boy, I cannot wait for Mike to find out which ice cream flavor he is.

[@bramlackman-mincoff6616]

@@Yenneffer he gives off a very strong Neapolitan vibe

[@Yenneffer]

@@bramlackman-mincoff6616 I'd say salted caramel

[@FlyingV555]

I’d pay a lot for that video

[@jaddyd424]

@@Yenneffer He’s like if you take a tub of Neapolitan ice cream, and scoop out the entire middle flavor

[@VogonPoet67]

Dire Straits' Sultans of Swing should be an honorable mention at least.

[@GenZ_Guitarist]

Yeah.

[@ali965]

Pretty shite song tho

[@SerjShower]

In defense of Jimmy Page; He was probably ridiculously high

[@andrew.stephenstunez]

Not probably. He was

[@junkhead_92]

He is always high.

[@spookman117]

And in defence of the improvisation of it, it wasn't the most iconic solo of all time when he was playing it then.

[@megaduck7965]

Heroin will do that t your playing if you’re permanently smacked out

[@237iggy]

Tsrts>studio version. It's an emotion. If you dont get it that's just sad lol. It's far ahead.

[@musicalmusic3353]

Naturally, people aren’t always going to agree, and I believe that tornado does belong, but I don’t like or dislike you you more or less because of that, because it’s you’re personal opinion and it’s what you think!!!

[@BecomeTheKnight]

This ☝

[@bradenrueter7222]

fuck reason, it's time to cancel mike

[@musicalmusic3353]

@@bradenrueter7222 bruh I honestly can’t tell if you’re joking lmao cuz I’ve seen people canceled for asking if someone else was male or female

[@ilijas3041]

@@musicalmusic3353 wait... Mike is a female?

[@michaelpachuau3885]

Except he mentioned objectivity. And with every criteria he mentioned and excused for others, Tornado definitely qualifies. Influence? For the past 30+ years, almost every metal guitarist who is transitioning from intermediate to advanced, they covered and were influenced by this solo

[@chidor_memes1012]

Mike: *says impact should be the most important thing* Tornado of souls Solo (one of the most impactful solos in all of metal) Mike: *gets mad*

[@void37000]

He’s not much of a MEGADETH guy

[@matthewcorcoran9388]

We all have our opinions I guess. I like Mike's music but I also love Marty... I think Tornado is my favorite Marty solo and I would definitely put it on my top 15. Its just youtube

[@busterdouglas593]

I don't know if it is as "impacful" as other solos, I don't actually think a top 15 solos list should be based on influence over quality because shit like Johnny B Good just doesn't hold up in my opinion.

[@busterdouglas593]

@@matthewcorcoran9388 Everyone's list is different and equally valid, I just don't get the worship of old 70's pop/rock solos but yeah opinions are like a** h*les. My personal list would be based on which solos sounded the best, and Tornado of Souls is top 5 easily by my criteria.

[@kitoyobeni1]

It doesn't have as great of an impact because it is hidden on an album track. Is it jaw-dropping? Of course. It doesn't get much exposure to non Megadeth fans.

[@IgnorancEnArrogance]

Tornado of Souls deserves to at least be a contender. It's consistently ranked as one of the best metal solos, and so should be somewhere on the all time list.

[@SavoxYT]

The reason Jimmy Page sucked at playing "Stairway" live is because he was high out of his mind.

[@bigsauce1116]

And his guitar was out of tune

[@contactfront5212]

Fr the guy was swimming in heroin at that point.

[@sgtbigballs666]

The album solo was pieced together from many takes lol

[@JulioLeonFandinho]

that solo sucks just because Mike made a bunch of absurd statements about Page being off tempo... well, of course he's off, he chooses to be off. And it's not perfect and he made mistakes... because perfection kills music. It's much better some fails than playing note for note a recording. I don't pay a ticket to a gig just to listen the same crap than in the record. And Page made many mistakes, because he was always going for different ideas, many of them probably out of his abilities. So, he was sloppy, yes; thank to the gods...

[@RizzlerTwo]

He really isn't that good, and no his sloppiness doesn't make him good or different. He's just not a great guitarist

[@Karen-vf8no]

I like the Tornado Of Souls solo :(

[@spicybill]

Maybe you should talk to his manager!

[@michaellawlor5625]

It's one of my favs.

[@dragongamer4753]

The one time I agree with a karen

[@jean-francoishebert943]

@@spicybill hahha shit man i spit my coffee everywhere

[@Karen-vf8no]

@@spicybill what are you talking about? Mikes a KZbinr which is the same as being unemployed. No manager to talk to

[@gabadaba5436]

I think they were trying to not put all the generic songs on there. A list full of songs that everyone expects isn't interesting to watch

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I can see something like that

[@busterdouglas593]

I think Mike's idea of what "top" solos should be is based partially on which ones are more influential to music history. I disagree, just because a solo is influential doesn't mean it holds up in terms of quality.

[@gabadaba5436]

@@busterdouglas593 its based on both impact and quality. When talking about the best solos of all time, judging them by influence is the only way to get rid of personal preference and bias. Whether or not someone likes a solo, the influence is something that can't really be debated

[@busterdouglas593]

@@gabadaba5436I would argue that influence should be taken out of the equation entirely, a list of most influential solos and best/top solo should be done seperately because it's a different conversation and the two shouldn't be conflated.

[@gabadaba5436]

@@busterdouglas593 but you can't take influence out of the equation when determining the best, at least in this context. Its not the most technical or difficult solos, its the best. When determining the best, you need to look at all criteria. The solos on this list should be a good mix between influence, technique, difficulty, etc., because that's what makes something "the best"

[@insanemtl5890]

For the algorythm: I completely disagree with your take on Tornado Of Souls. It deserves the spot.

[@dominikweber4305]

Yes

[@dominikweber4305]

Marty Friedman rules

[@DeYogs]

It's a great solo, but not a solo that has the same impact as others. Those aren't the best solo of all time but the most influential.

[@charlesmartiniii1405]

@@DeYogs I dont know the first time I listened to that album and in particular that solo I was amazed. It expanded my understanding of how far guitar could go (before I got into prog). That solo is a full masterpeice

[@DeYogs]

@@charlesmartiniii1405 it's a great solo, maybe one of the coolest in the metal genre. But as I said it's not a video about the best solo or the most technical ones but the most influential. For example Ritchie Blackmore's solo on smoke on the water it's not the best solo by him, not even close, but surely it's the most iconic. Same goes for Paranoid solo by Tony Iommi or BB King's the thrill is gone. Tornado of souls is really a great solo, but it's not as important as others

[@braytonross9082]

I'm starting to realize that mike is basically the gordon Ramsay of music

[@NamelessOne22]

I'm not much of a foodie, does Gordon Ramsay also not know what he's talking about?

[@CraigKeidel]

@@NamelessOne22 From what I've heard from foodies... Kinda?

[@metalsucks9]

@@NamelessOne22 very much

[@dread1262]

If Mike was that good, he wouldn't be on KZbin lmao

[@GenZ_Guitarist]

If you hate Mike, you definitely don't want to watch Finn Mckenty. Yes, they both have great information to share, but sometimes (mostly Finn), you literally want to meet them in person and ask wtf does he mean?

[@149CreepingDeath08]

Could you imagine if Smells Like Teen Spirit or I guess any Nirvana song was on here, Mike would absolutely lose his mind

[@iliketrains3495]

He was already mad at Rolling Stone for ranking Teen Spirit among best solos

[@MakiOfLonest]

@@iliketrains3495 I don’t listen to Nirvana very often but from plain memory I don’t even recall slts having a guitar solo...

[@thesenate7942]

@@MakiOfLonest it does

[@rolanddeschain6089]

Given the fact that Nirvana is absolutely not about virtuosity and overall they weren't perfect musicians, I would say a place in the top 15 would be quite inappropriate indeed. And I love nirvana.

[@XxSkydog71xX]

That solo fuckin sucks

[@abrahamlincoln3826]

10:45 I strongly disagree with you on that one, but its your opinion so it doesn't matter.

[@DrewHollenback]

I really don't like the eagles either.. but goddamn hotel California is so fuckin good

[@kennet7837]

I like them, but they have many songs I like better than "Hotel California", but I can't deny it has their best guitar solo. Nothing beats that feeling after Don Felder and Joe Walsh finishes their individual solo parts and they start harmonizing. They were a perfect guitar tandem.

[@rogueparadox5447]

Okay my problem with "of all time" lists is that theys how bias to older music and dont even consider newer artists who have made badass things.

[@michaelflorczyk1394]

At least Loudwire will give updates on new rock releases, but out of curiosity did they ever make a top 10 rock/metal albums of the 2010s list? Billboard is obnoxious and knows nothing about music so I wonder if Loudwire saved the day with a better list.

[@aidanlastname0187]

@@michaelflorczyk1394 I’m pretty sure Loudwire did do a best albums list of the 2010’s. I know they have a best of the year list every year

[@michaelflorczyk1394]

@@aidanlastname0187 Ah ok, even if the 2020 list is crap I should give it to my neighbors because they're stuck in the 70s and 90s.

[@SurrealNights]

It's because when you talk about "Top 10 X of all time" in ANY regard, two factors that aid to the content's position are: 1. Nostalgia - How you felt when you first heard it 2. Staying power - How you feel now compared to then, i.e. does the content stand the test of time. That means that newer content doesn't get the same kind of air-time or consideration when talking about these kinds of lists. Like if you talk about Top 10 Games of all-time, the majority of votes will come from games released earlier than 2017, guaranteed. And it's because of the two reasons I mentioned above. It's the same with music.

[@iliketrains3495]

In this case I can excuse it, the last popular rock song to have a major guitar solo in is probably Dani California

[@corbinm5237]

Hey Mike......this is Loudwire. Of course they are biased in favor of metal music.

[@NJV1304]

Just like MetalSucks and Metal Injection

[@junkhead_92]

Specially anything Slipknot related

[@liamrowan3904]

That's one of the first things he said.

[@briang8579]

@@junkhead_92 slipknot and maiden mega bias

[@Frip36]

@@liamrowan3904 Yeah, but then he keeps repeating it as if he's surprised.

[@johnbraucher1499]

Hotel California is definitely one of the best written phrased solos. Gives me chills to this day and have heard that song since I was five.

[@Frip36]

Have a listen to "Stranger" by Jefferson Starship. Craig Chaquico on guitar. The song is so good and big, that the solo almost goes unnoticed. You mentioned well "phrased solos", so I think you'll appreciate it.

[@conormurphy4328]

Can’t imagine who he’s talking about when he says kock gobbling David Gilmour

[@rebeccassweetmusic4632]

Every time I watch Eruption (the live version), my mouth still drops. He combined so many different styles in that performance. One of them was influenced by his father because he was a musician in the Netherlands. I have to admit that I had no clue that Eddie wasn't the first to do that tapping technique. In an episode of Ken Burns's docuseries "Country Music," they talked about how that technique was originally done by old country pickers. Eddie mentioned something in an interview that he saw what these guys were doing and wanted to capitalize on it and introduce it to a rock audience (not sure if he said that word-for-word), but that's what I read.

[@AmusementParkEntertainment]

I think La Villa Strangiato by Rush is one of the top 5 greatest solos of all time hands down and should have been on that list.

[@eliasswift2921]

More than that, La Villa Strangiato is the best guitar solo I’ve heard in my entire life.

[@rydaug79]

My favorite of all time

[@jaydendrennan9567]

Preach!

[@jeremycarnes1656]

Absofuckinglutely

[@markandersen793]

Yeah, that's one of my favorites, makes my fur stand up every time.

[@aydenmcgee3026]

When it comes to Metallica solos it’s a never-ending battle between One and Fade to Black for my favorite

[@iancampbell5493]

For me my hands down favorite, and I can’t really say why, is the Shortest Straw solo

[@brandonbonds7120]

Everybody sleeping on The Four Horsemen

[@djtkach]

Creeping Death for me, but maybe because it leads into the breakdown

[@glenntipton6226]

Dyers eve or disposable heroes

[@caitrionaking440]

My favourite solos from metallica are the four horsemen (1st solo) ride the lightning fade to black (outro) creeping death call of ktulu master of puppets (main solo) the thing that should not be disposable heroes damage Inc blackend one (main solo) shortest straw frayed end of sanity and carp diem baby

[@PhilTheModMan]

I was expecting 15 Death solos.

[@callejokinen2804]

What's missing in a list like this is; Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing. Such a legendary and influential solo.

[@Frip36]

INFLUENCE is the key word. No one cared about Dire Straits at that time. Or how fast and precise headband could pick.

[@billypunton8867]

OK... already a bit triggered by the intro. But, I'm willing to be reasonable

[@DarthWinterMadness]

You're not alone! And having seen the actual argent about why this solo doesn't belong on the list, I disagree with Mike. There's a reason why so many people can't shut up about this solo. Tornado and Lucretia have two of my favorite solos ever. But Lucretia is less well-known and I know that. Tornado on the other hand... Anyways, cheers from France! 🍻🤘

[@Daily_Bassist]

Mike’s pretty biased against Megadeth, he’s talked about it before.

[@DarthWinterMadness]

@@Daily_Bassist Oh? I must have missed it... I didn't know, thank mate!

[@daralenoach]

@@DarthWinterMadness just because he doesn't like Dave's singing he thinks it gives him a pass to shit on Marty's legendary solos.

[@DarthWinterMadness]

@@daralenoach To be honest, I don't think his thinking is that simple. I think that his opinions make sense to him, and depending on how he presents them he might have a point. Also, I don't think he dismisses Marty's solos just because he doesn't like Dave's voice, even though I (myself) love Dave's singing. To summarize, I won't sh*t on him just because I disagree with him about just ONE band. Even though I think he's wrong about this band/song, he still has the right to speak his mind. Cheers from France mate! 🤘🍻🤘

[@SkyFire2112]

Tornado of souls kicks ass

[@manny75586]

Highway Star 100% deserves to be there. Every single one of your favorite shredders wanted to become shredders because of that solo (and the entire album). Plus it is a fantastic solo.

[@chandlerthegoolsby]

100% I grew up learning Metallica and Sabbath solos and learning Highway Star a couple years ago really put me in my place. Really cool licks, note choice and tone, and the harmony that follows half the actual solo adds more to the mind-blowing-ness of it all for the time.

[@Obi-WanKannabis]

Blackmore doesn't get enough credit. His solos for Deep Purple and Rainbow were so ahead of it's time. Some of them could've been put in 80s songs and no one would've noticed. From Child in Time, to Burn, to Highway Star, to Stargazer. Ridiculous guitarist.

[@filipstefanovski155]

People hating on Blackmore have never actually listened to him and put into context how early he was doing stuff that would become normal years after he did.

[@ToyLatrine]

That ending of Floods brings me to tears every time. Especially after Dime died. Mad Fuckin feels. Mad feels....

[@badumtss3977]

Floods solo is one of my favourite pieces of music overall, it just has so much atmosphere and emotion in it

[@hawaiianshirtguy_29]

Floods is just a glorious song, and you are right about the solo, so much emotion and atmosphere put into it. Then the outro just puts even more into it.

[@badumtss3977]

@@hawaiianshirtguy_29 Yeah the outro is fantastic

[@hawaiianshirtguy_29]

@@badumtss3977 The outro and whole song just gives me goosebumps. RIP Dime.

[@badumtss3977]

@@hawaiianshirtguy_29 Dime was one of a kind. May he rest in peace with his brother

[@hawaiianshirtguy_29]

@@badumtss3977 He truly was man. One of the GOAT'S.

[@danielsultana3177]

Jason Becker - Altidues IMO is the greatest solo gives me goosebumps to this day

[@Highrollinhunter]

Too bad he has als he was a great guitar shredder up there with Impellitteri, Malmsteen, Gilbert , Batio and EVH.

[@237iggy]

@@Highrollinhunter These guys you mentioned are on another plane of existence compared to EVH at least technically lol.

[@Highrollinhunter]

@@237iggy yeah.

[@Daily_Bassist]

“Part of the criteria has to be impact on guitar players. Also fuck Tornado of Souls.” Mike I detect inconsistency here. But then again I think the best solo is Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth) so what do I know

[@Deathworg1]

I cant believe he complemented one and shat on tornado

[@brunakis4428]

@@Deathworg1 I am a mega metallica fanboy and i agree with you 101%!

[@Deathworg1]

@@brunakis4428 dude same

[@nayeemhasan2713]

Anesthesia definitely makes a case for best baselines due to the influence it has. It turned flea's head

[@brunakis4428]

@@nayeemhasan2713 It is influential but Ktulu is my fsvourite basdline. At the bugginig of the sing the 3 notes that he plays just collor that simple riff so dark.

[@snowinaz]

Honestly don’t think there’s a quantifiable mean to properly rank solos as best? There’s a certain subjectivity there. Do we go with purely complex hard solos, influence, popularity? My favorite Periphery solo is Absolomb and Dream Theater is Best Of Times, but even than I can’t really see anyone putting those songs on any list. Also I’ve only learned one Iron Maiden song from beginning to end, and it was Aces High. The solo technically influenced me a whole lot as it’s the only whole solo by Maiden I’ve learnedly. Though I think their best would be Wasted Years personally. Also Burn by Deep Purple has a incredible solo, honestly one of my favorites. Tornado of Souls is a great solo, Marty Friedman is a great guitarist I think should be recognized. Maybe on a top ten metal solos list, Megadeth deserves a spot just because they’re very popular for metal and influential. Also to be fair the top five is pretty much perfect. Stairway to Heaven, Comfortably Numb, Eruption are all very obvious influential and memorable solos. Though not even on my personal top ten favorites. I love really melodic, emotional solos with the occasional shred included. One reason Petrucci is who I consider the best guitarist ever because how well he balances the two. Honestly I would include the guitar solo of Windowpane on my personal favorites.

[@janugur2241]

Windowpane, a unique pick. I think Opeth's best is the ending solo of Funeral Protrait. Sounds very Baroque and dark.

[@bloody4558]

This. Honestly though I'm sick of people judging solos or songs only by how influencial they were in the past while ignoring how skilled and creative some younger guitarrists are. I find it disrespectful to both younger and older guitarrists. Sure the classics deserve to be respected for the revolution they brought to music, but so does their successors for keeping the musical genres alive and even creating new genres all together. Some guitarrists barely get the recognition they deserve. Kai Hansen was extremely influencial himself many guitarrists take him as an inspiration instead of slash, Vai or the other big names. Do you see him put on any lists? When he is added it's usually by the 100th position or so. What about Victor Smolski? Ex-guitarrist for the band Rage, underrated as hell.

[@snowinaz]

@@bloody4558 agreed

[@EzioMonty117]

Just from the intro, i can tell this video will garner nothing but positive feedback from people.

[@tpags7398]

Completely non controversial list here...

[@mack7235]

I totally agree

[@settratheimperishable4093]

Imo, when talking about Metallica solos, why the hell is no one talking about all of the solos in Orion?!? That last solo is imo one of Kirks greatest moments (and the bass solo is just heaven)

[@Spongebob-lf5dn]

I like the solo too but its not as impactful or iconic as One or Master

[@hunterburroughs3296]

Beyond The Realms Of Death's solo is a beautiful melodic masterpiece in my opinion. It isn't the most technically ambitious solo but the melody more than makes up for it. It's my favorite solo... ever.

[@dominikweber4305]

5:39 the reason why loudwire didn't choose one of those is probably that they just couldn't tell the difference between the solo and the rest of the song

[@linaivanuta5943]

Truth has been spoken, Satch boogie is so underrated!!! So fucking groovy

[@filipdzero8739]

Man, the Pantera live clip may be 240p, but the snare in that liveshow was M A S S I V E

[@carl_anderson9315]

Knowing that Mike is not a Hendrix fan per se, I like to see him developing a growing respect for him in the latest years.

[@hercoflex]

"There's so much more to Page than his chops, that if you dismiss him because he's sloppy, you're a fool. There's a zillion guys out there who can shred Page under the table who never recorded anything worth hearing once, much less forever." - HeadDino.

[@CraigKeidel]

Probably because shredding, while technically impressive... is boring. Metal needs to move away from shredding.

[@guesswho22peekaboo]

Who tf is HeadDino

[@lexxgaxiola3147]

I think Eric Johnson should have a spot on this list at least on the lower end

[@JustinProper]

21:50 There's no better feeling than Mike having to say something nice about AC/DC.

[@Reggiela-zc3cc]

Page is a great guitar player and his playing at the MSG concerts was fantastic. He was an exceptionally emotive guitarist who played some of the most compelling solos of all time.

[@gigagod3384]

I love jimmy but 73 msg shows are not the best examples of his talent. He ruins almost every song at that show lol. Royal Albert hall 1970 is his peak.

[@zaynes5094]

@@gigagod3384 Nah he had his moments for sure, but he was always high when he played, stage fright, and that was his way to get over it. Personally, I think Jimmy Page was the best guitarist in the mid early to mid 70s, but he always said the greatest in his mind was and always will be Jimi Hendrix.

[@Teatowelman-u7c]

@@zaynes5094he was dog shit at msg

[@kudro3943]

Guitarist: "write a really epic solo" Mike: Best I can do is top 50

[@bunnybarbarian]

For me Blackbird by Alter Bridge will always hold *my personal* #1 spot. As someone who lost their parent at a fairly young age, the solo specifically hits so much differently. Like I can feel the loss through just the music?? if you get me Not Technically the best, but the most powerful to me

[@Bobobo-bo-bo-bobobo]

I DEFINITELY felt that part about the Bohemian Rhapsody solo When I was young I didn't understand why people held it to such a high standard because it's so simple and not shredding Now though, it's literally a perfect solo. Like if any different note choices were made, it might be as iconic or perfect

[@miguelpereira9859]

It is indeed perfection, also important how the end leads into the operatic section of the song

[@Frip36]

The solo on We Will Rock you is the iconic Queen solo. Not freaking Bohemian.

[@Blockoumi]

@@Frip36we will rock you’s solo is way less iconic. So many people don’t even know it exists nowadays

[@theirishpotato6588]

Facts. Metal is rock.

[@CraigKeidel]

Shhh you'll upset the teens

[@Frip36]

@@CraigKeidel Metal is outside rock. It's a different thing musically.

[@Frip36]

So then Katy Perry is metal.

[@CraigKeidel]

@@Frip36 It's really not. The foundations and earliest pioneers of metal were rock bands. They just played heavier on some tracks.

[@joethedrumma]

Another amazing solo that people don't seem to care about as much: My Sharona - The Knack

[@kreso1754]

I just went to remember. No wonder it is overshadowed

[@macias7125]

2:24 “Metal is a sub genre of rock” Finally someone said it!

[@gllegacy87]

Dude, how can you not be a fan of AC/DC? They’re the greatest prog rock band of all time. They’ve been playing the same song for 40 years 🤣

[@GenZ_Guitarist]

Seriously tho he likes DT? Phhhhh...that's a generic trap band

[@user-dc1gz3yd9n]

HA! I like AC/DC and love their song....

[@mack7235]

I feel like a lot of George Lynch solos could beat some on that list but I am biased since I really like his playing

[@evanarcher7083]

his solos smash most of this list no question

[@mack7235]

@@evanarcher7083 hell yeah dude, In My Dreams, Tooth And Nail, Heaven Sent, Unchain The Night, they’re all awesome

[@Powermad-bu4em]

Two words: Mr. Scary

[@mack7235]

@@Powermad-bu4em Five words: Mr. Scary - Live - Japan 1988

[@Powermad-bu4em]

@@mack7235 Fuck yes. I forgot about the Beast In The East version. George commits felonies on his guitar during that performance.

[@maxotaurus5140]

Your picks are better. Unsolicited but IMHO in no particular order: Stranglehold (Ted Nugent) The Bomber (James Gang) Comfortably Numb (Pink Floyd) Hotel California (The Eagles) War Pigs (Black Sabbath) Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin) Sultans of Swing (Dire Straits) Crazy Eyes (Poco) Over the Mountain/Diary of a Madman (Ozzy) Just What I Needed (The Cars) All Along the Watchtower (The Jimi Hendrix Experience) Little Wing (Stevie Ray Vaughan) Back In Black (AC/DC) Sweet Child of Mine (Guns & Roses) Eruption/You Really Got Me (Van Halen)

[@Technatura83]

My top 10 favorite solos: 1. Aviations - Quest (3:57 - 4:33) 2. David Maxim Micic - Where is Now? (5:23 - 6:16) 3. Jakub Zytecki - Satya's Diary (4:44 - 5:38) 4. Haken - Veil (10:08 - 11:12) 5. Steven Wilson - Regret #9 (2:31 - 4:08) 6. Plini - Electric Sunrise (2:53 - 3:53) 7. Between the Buried and Me - Silent Flight Parliament (10:22 - 1:25) 8. Disperse - Enigma of Abode (3:03 - 3:42) 9. Thank You Scientist - Caverns (5:38 - 6:25) 10. Dream Theater - S2N (2:59 - 3:41) Honorable mention: Leprous - The Sky is Red (5:05 - 5:44)

[@subway5907]

So u dont like famous bands i see. Except for Dream Theater

[@Technatura83]

@@subway5907 The most famous bands I listen to are DT, Gojira, Porcupine Tree/Steven Wilson, Muse, Tool, and BTBAM.

[@thatoneguyfromthatoneplace9515]

I am going to have to respectfully disagree about stairway. Jimmy Page playing the solo live (especially from TSRTS) is awesome.

[@robwalsh9843]

I think Highway Star deserves it. It was the ultimate showcase of proto-shred guitar soloing back then. It goes from bluesy licks to fast galloping neoclassical. Great song, great band.

[@filipstefanovski155]

It's probably the most iconic neoclassical solo ever.

[@thecosmicyak1370]

The Count of Tuscany outro is up there for me!

[@jakfrost25]

Personally, I think the Tornado of Souls solo should be on here, albeit closer to the lower end.

[@akshaykumar_r]

6:26 lolol you said that right when I was practicing the intro! xD love that piece! :D

[@SophieTheBagel1984]

You know what I love about your channel? You actually explain your reasoning. I might disagree but at the same time I'm like, "You know? Mike has a point."

[@jamesmulligan7413]

did not see mike suggesting any of those other songs coming, really made me happy

[@PsychoMantis308]

Kerry King himself said he wants to ask KK and Glen to tab out the solo for Beyond The Realms of Death and sign it for him.

[@kitoyobeni1]

That's because he can't figure it out. He's the king of overpicking then abusing the whammy bar over and over, not exactly a technician.

[@PsychoMantis308]

@@kitoyobeni1 He wants them to tab it and sign it. As an art piece. The solo isn't hard

[@bilrogar]

Solos are a part technique and skill but it's a majority context and feel.

[@Hollingsworth2781]

The entire Surfing with the Alien record is great. I likes circles from that record as well.

[@amanbhakta4524]

Circles is an awesome song.

[@nickh7962]

You literally didn't give any reasons why the tornado of souls solo shouldn't be on the list 😂

[@sabotageret6562]

Friedman never does a bad solo... All his works are S tier

[@xeridian]

Id argue, Hetfields solo on Nothing Else Matters is Metallicas best solo. No its not the hardest to play, but I think it ebodies everything that a solo should be and excells at it. There's a lot of stuff that'll never get on these lists that deserve it, like a handful of solos by Monte Montgomery. My favorite solo of all time is currently Petrucci on Under A Glass Moon. It pulls from many techniques and genres over a 2min period that's melodic perfection. The Great debate is a close second. Vai's For the love of God is biting on its heels though. Then, one most probably don't even know which I say is number 3 is, Al Di Meola on Kiss My Axe.

[@obiwanjustpeekinginonya]

SRVs Little Wing is one of my favorite songs (not just solos) of all time, it’s what made me start playing guitar in the first place. And I think having a healthy balance of super technical songs (like something Yngwie, Eddie, JP, Satch, Vai etc.) in tandem with solos that are slower and more “soulful” (though I think that’s somewhat subjective) from guys like SRV, Gilmour, Knopfler, B.B. King, Clapton, Page, or Hendrix is definitely the best way to go about forming this list, hence why I definitely think your’s was better than loudwires.

[@earl3219]

Glad you'd include ACDC back in black, it's a pivotal song/ solo that shaped modern rock, metal

[@LucasSouza-fn9qj]

I'm actually quite surprised they didn't put Sultans of Swing on this one... not that I think deserves to be

[@dustydreams5940]

Opinion on Periphery- Luck as a constant solo by Jake Bowen?

[@cristianconnolly2709]

I agree with almost everything You said here, the only one i don't agree with is the Rhoads solo, i think Mr Crowley is the right choice.

[@alex_flamer]

Great video! I love how it's funny and also very insightful!

[@ibanender2587]

I love the fact, that Deep Purple is on the List because they are my favorite Band :D but i like the Solo in Burn a bit more than in Highway Star. If i had done this List also Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd would be on it. It's just so energetic and satisfying.

[@SalAvenueNJ]

I'd give the solo to "Shook Me All Night Long" an edge over the "Back in Black" solo.

[@alecoram7874]

When it comes to metal, the solos that made me want to learn how to sweep were: Wintersun - Death and the Healing Between the Buried and me - Selkies: the Endless Obsession Just my two cents as a casual guitar player. What is their definition of solo? If eruption is on here, I think Plini or other instrumental acts could have a place.

[@jakedemetrius_official]

2:45 i think that might be the point of loudwire. I dont wanna be mean or rude but judging by how they list things and their style, i think they might purposefully mean to be biased in favor of metal.

[@MikeDillon]

My personal top 15 (in terms of iconic for the impact they had on me and people I know for guitar): 1. Eruption (The solo that got my eyes wide about learning guitar) 2. All Along The Watchtower (The first time I truly appreciated melodic soloing and how amazing Hendrix's impact was on guitar playing) 2. Stairway to Heaven (No-brainer, everyone wanted to learn this when learning guitar) 3. Hotel California (Another no-brainer) 4. Comfortably Numb (100% agree with your comment on it) 5. Bohemian Rhapsody (Brian May's most iconic solo hands down) 6. One (Guitar Hero 3, growing up listening to metal, take your pick: everyone's heard this and it always gives goosebumps) 7. Back In Black (Angus may not be the cleanest guitar player, but it's a crime Loudwire didn't put this solo on the list) 8. Free Bird (Long as fuck? Yes. Overplayed? Overwhelmingly. Amazing? Without a doubt) 9. Crazy Train (The first solo I attempted at learning! Insanely fun, very expressive, and getting hooked on the opening riff alone had me spamming it on repeat, and when I listened to the guitar solo for the first time, I went "holy s@#$") 10. No More Tears (A personal favorite of mine, maybe not Zakk's best guitar work, but definitely his most iconic song, and what introduced me to pinch harmonics. That man's vibrato is insane) 11. Cemetery Gates (There's a few Pantera solos you could argue being on here, but for me, this solo gets my emotions going every. single. time. The buildup in the song was perfect and that solo hits you like a truck. Also, that outro battle with the vocals is one of the most unique and amazing pieces of songwriting ever for me) 12. Sweet Child O' Mine (I would put this higher on the list, but for me, Guns N Roses wasn't nearly as big a band for me. I honestly felt like outside of Sweet Child O Mine and November Rain were the only memorably songs. The rest of the songs were very forgettable, and tbh I liked more of their work with Buckethead) 13. Kissing the Shadows (There's plenty of arguments about "better" melodic death metal guitar players, but this was Alexi Laiho's masterpiece. The battle with the keyboard made it that much sweeter to listen to. Proof that shredding can sound fucking incredible and isn't just noise) 14. Satch Boogie (I'm so glad I had friends who were "outside" the cliches in guitar playing, because I never would have heard about virtuosos until later) 15. For The Love Of God (I know Mike is gonna hate me for putting it so low on my list, but in terms of iconic in terms of the guitar world, the ones above this I think had a bigger impact, at least on all the guitar players I know. That being said, Steve Vai was a true master of the guitar. There are very few guitarists who can make a solo that will stand the test of time, and fewer that can tell an entire story with just their guitar work. Steve Vai is both)

[@ikermartinez7246]

Great elections

[@Qthetar]

Marty solos is better than all these

[@RPGManoWar]

Would you also consider "The Stage" by A7X for the top 15, or does it just miss the mark? I do feel like this video (and partially your own list) is a bit biased towards the older tracks and I'd like that one to get some love to. It really is a solo that takes you on an emotional joy ride.

[@kanglongshankz3313]

Definitely not

[@christophermoore9436]

Too new to be impactful and does not have a big legacy. Def good track tho. Idc what elitists say

[@torkelsvenson6411]

I'd say for Iron Maiden, Phantom of the Opera would be my pick. That repeating phrygian thing Dave does in the first solo is so iconic.

[@PJBonoVox]

I'd say Adrian's solo on Wasted Years. Can't get enough of it.

[@torkelsvenson6411]

@@PJBonoVox I think his best solo is from The Evil That Men Do

[@PJBonoVox]

@@torkelsvenson6411 Yeah, to be honest there's multiple Adrian solos that would tie for #1.

[@torkelsvenson6411]

@@PJBonoVox Honestly, I think many of his solos from the newer songs would qualify as well, he's the one out of the three who manages to still be interesting regarding solos

[@marcinmcula99]

18:08 he's clearly drunk or high or both

[@myewgul]

Rime of the Ancient Mariner will forever be my favorite Iron Maiden Solo

[@mikeadams2677]

What's your opinion on the band Blackfoot?

[@shashwatchamoli7221]

Tornado of soul is def one of my favourite solos

[@Essex626]

Is "Rock Around the Clock" on here? That's a truly iconic solo, just in terms of predating all these others.

[@ezequieleralt]

So you're saying that the criteria to make the list has to be, above all the others, influence? You're admitting that the same solo you don't think fits here (floods) would if people were more aware of it? And that tornado of souls, which basically destroys any other solo from the list if we're talking about composition, sensibility and techniche, doesn't belong there? I'm sorry man, but you're wrong. Influence isn't the only valid criteria, and it's far from being the most important one. Love you, but you're 100% wrong.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

It's theoretically possible and very probable that the "greatest guitar solo of all time" is relatively unknown or unheard of and it's probably impossible to make an accurate one based upon how much lead work there is to dig through. And you have to factor in how many solos would not exist without the influence of prior solos and how many lives they touched and changed. How a solo changed the landscape of guitar as we know it.. That is extremely important. And no, the Bohemian Rhapsody solo is better composed even though I like the Tornado of Souls solo more.

[@yasserjamilq8]

@@BecomeTheKnight Tornado of souls is a highly influential song and solo. Dont see why it should be in top 10.

[@ezequieleralt]

@@BecomeTheKnight While I understand what you're saying, I strongly disagree with the idea that one thing, for being the first one, has to be the best one (as you pointed with Tony Iommi not being the best metal guitar player). The lord of the rings would not exist if it weren't for celtic mythology, and I will say until the day I dye that is probably the best story ever conceived. Also, you consider Enter Sandman instead of One. Man... That song may be super popular, but this is a solos list. You're not gonna tell me the Enter Sandman solo deserves to be here instead of The Unforgiven, or Creeping Death, or Fade to Black, or Call of Cthulu... I don't care how many freaking people knows it. It just doesn't feel right. And I don't think Tornado of Souls is worse than Bohemian Rhapsody, but ok, I respect your opinion. By the way, I think the best Pantera solo is The Sleep, and I would put it over any other solo from this list.

[@237iggy]

@@BecomeTheKnight dont call yourself a prog fan if you think that bohemian is better written than tornado lol that's a joke. I love your content but some of the shit you say is......🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@237iggy]

@@yasserjamilq8 He has some bias hatred towards Megadeth I dont know why, that's what happens when you've been playing Hammett wah wah licks all your life lol.

[@matthoranofficial]

I'd say the tornado of soul's solo is one the most iconic. Even more than any of the solo's in holy wars, and those solo's would slay any dragon!!!

[@rebeccassweetmusic4632]

I love Iron Maiden, and I agree with you about their solos. I feel like they create tasty riffs rather than guitar solos. For example, The Trooper and Wasted Years will always be remembered for their riffs more than the solos.

[@digletttexano678]

Agreed, fantastic riffs, plus the trooper and hallowed be thy name solos are my favorite

[@237iggy]

Trooper is kinda boring in my opinion, Maiden have at least 50 other tracks that are a lot better.

[@alessandrovigano8149]

Revelations is probably my favorite Maiden Solo, and that harmony part just after it is epic ad fuck. Powerlsave is also really cool, proper wahbuse!

[@rebeccassweetmusic4632]

@@237iggy I'm not a fan of The Trooper either. Just using that as an example.

[@rebeccassweetmusic4632]

@@alessandrovigano8149 I fucking love Revelations. I also love the unique guitar solos and added harmonies to the B section on Rime of the Ancient Mariner

[@zeevshaff]

Liked as soon as you said you do these for the clicks. you’re awesome dude!

[@grabber_blu_angel]

Blackbird by Alter Bridge really needs to be on the list. I get it, Alter Bridge isn't an influential band but that is one of the greatest solos ever written for sure. It just has everything, the tone is gorgeous, the melody is simple but fantastic, wonderful chord progression, the bends and vibrato are perfect and there is enough technique to satisfy my shred itch. I just love the shit out of that solo.

[@Ravenstorm163]

They are influential and that shows by the amount of covers people from Asia and Europe do

[@paulcowan6782]

Why have I finally found a video that I completely agree with you on?

[@metalheadwrestling5928]

Opeth album tier list please. 🙏

[@jawa5014]

I’ve been a fan of metal and specifically Pantera for a long time. During the many times in my life where I have been depressed and/or angry, it has been the song Floods that has stood out to me. Every time I hear Dime play the solo, it sounds like his guitar is crying in pain but it’s a beautiful cry. I know that may sound cheesy or weird but this song always makes me feel better. To me that solo is perfect and is one of the greatest of all time.

[@Babs42]

The Floods solo....oof...right in the feels.

[@PCamron90]

How can you disrespect Tornado of Souls and its influence like that

[@SpeedPants]

I'd give a shout to "American Girl" by Tom Petty tbh, while the solo is pretty repetitive, it's extremely iconic and you know it the minute it comes on.

[@ElliYeetYT]

Eddie Van Halen’s Eruption solo definitely needed its spot.

[@justinvzu01]

How's the Keith Merrow? I'm considering getting the 7-string variant, though it's up against the Banshee Elite 7 FR-S and Banshee Mach 7 FR-S.

[@adamcogan211]

Bro........ Tornado of Souls is one of my favourite solos of all time! It’s had a huge impact on guitar players!

[@guesswho22peekaboo]

I'm sorry to say that guitar players aren't the only people who enjoy guitar solos

[@adamcogan211]

@@guesswho22peekaboo who tf are you?

[@PikeBishop1]

It's sick, it's not even remotely as influential as MD fans want it to be.

[@travisgilmartin3569]

I haven't clicked a video so fast in awhile!