Tornado of Souls Solo - Who Played it BEST??!!??

[@shotgunndunn]

FYI, the Al Pitrelli section had to be muted due to copyright. EDIT: Actually from 0:40-2:01. Cuts into part of Marty’s 1992 solo. Damn!!!

[@Metallian81]

The bastards! 😑 Still, thanks for uploading! 🤟

[@KeeperOfPoops]

What good does this do?! All Megadeth is doing is erasing themselves from history by blocking everything, no one is gonna know who they are 10 years from now, so now I'm never gonna ever cover Megadeth because they're blockers! Why don't I just watch the entire video muted to go along with this nonsense? If they really don't want us to play their music which is basically PROMOTING their music, then let's just not listen to them and let their music fade into obscurity.

[@blondvampire165]

@@KeeperOfPoopsit’s not like Megadeth is hand picking which videos to copyright. Plus, I think you’re over estimating how much control the band members have over the legal side of things. This is most likely a product of the record label

[@FSATA]

due to copyright... And youtube is full of rude awakening videos full hd 4k

[@KeeperOfPoops]

@@blondvampire165 Well long story short, i'm never gonna cover their music if they're gonna block everything, their loss, not mine.

[@MartijnvanGene]

Both Chris _and_ Kiko captured the feel of the piece in my opinion. But no one does it as good as Marty himself.

[@AktivnaPropaganda]

Teemu is pretty good too!! But obviously nobody can beat the original

[@MarcusLangbart]

agree. Marty's solo talks to the listener. Each note has meaningfulness. Marty's unpredictable accents and vibrato is hard to match.

[@gus9004]

O solo é dele

[@karterestill]

Oh of course because the man wrote it 😅 But yeah They both killed it. I actually got to open for Chris's band Act of Defiance and spent some time with him and Shawn drover that day. The absolute nicest dudes.

[@templarioaph]

Agreed, but in terms of skill, I think Chris was the best one, then Marty then Kiko

[@carlg7842]

Marty hands down! The emotion he plays that solo with is unmatched.

[@jredder2004]

Also.. he’s the originator of this song. The creator. Everyone else is a copycat. A parrot. If these other guys are so great, why can’t they create a standout tune with moments of brilliance like this?

[@ZFlyingVLover]

Idk why this is even a question. smh

[@FilipeMarty]

Kiko is out of this planet, so much presence and precision

[@Resting777]

All good, but for me I luv Kiko guitar feels 💪🙂❤️

[@BenOnuMuDiyorum]

It's like speaking. This is Marty's words and it's most meaningful in his hands.

[@SgtG1997]

Well said 🤘

[@fmhqbattousai]

I got chills twice during this video....both times when Marty was playing it. The others were good, technically, but Marty absolutely blows them out of the water.

[@theliesisire7485]

They all play the right notes but they all play them the wrong way (compared to Marty's original).

[@shaem482]

Marty just hits those bends different, so good

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@Disphair]

give temu his credit

[@BenOnuMuDiyorum]

It's like speaking. They are Marty's words.

[@Viks021]

First Marty, then a couple of great guitar players playing Marty's solo. Out of those I'd say 2. Kiko, 3. Chris, 4. Temu.

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@oudscuo]

ur smoking dick putting teemu last

[@the_releaser]

I was going to make this exact list but mine was a top 5. 1 Marty 2 Marty 3 Kiko 4 Chris 5 Temu (Playing like a billionaire)

[@gibsonsimpson]

They were all amazing. Props for bookending Marty with Marty over a thirty year period! One of best metal solos ever created.

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@dougwade913]

Kiko did way better than I expected. Close between him and Marty for me. Marty is more "epic" but Kiko's twist is a lot of fun. Kiko's feels like the original while incorporating just enough of his own style to make it fun and interesting. I like Piterri in Savatage but yikes on that one. Maybe a rough night.

[@shotgunndunn]

Ya, I dig Kiko’s feel on this. It’s different than the original fo sure. But still captures the spirit of the solo. But is uniquely Kiko. Thank you for your comment. Please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification’s Bell if you haven’t already.

[@smokiestcrown4485]

talking about technique and dominating multiple styles kiko is the best just by hearing his solo stuff u can recognize that, but marty is the creater and obviously it will sound way better than the other

[@MikeSingSing]

Marty obviously, but in my book Petrelli is seriously underrated. He added different runs and voicings and tried making it his own to a degree, gotta commend that.

[@MikaelLV]

Agree. His rendition is the most unique out of all of them.

[@justanish6966]

That descending run he did towards the end was a really nice touch

[@jackwhite6713]

Totally! It's a real shame that lineup didn't last. I feel like the next X years were just kind of getting back to that level of proficiency.

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@benoitboudreau1049]

in this video Petrelli not very tight that the biggest trouble

[@pasterperotinous7958]

Marty and Chris - the best.

[@ahorton6786]

Agreed

[@joaol7383]

Chris has negative vibrato

[@mymodel6]

If you think Chris is even in the picture you should donate your ears to someone that deserves them...

[@pasterperotinous7958]

You obviously have no idea how to play the guitar, hence your idle comment @@mymodel6

[@BeYera3]

Broderick plays it like the original recording, that man's precision is absolutely ridiculous, but I LOVE Marty playing live in '92 and taking little liberties with it as he sees fit, brilliant all around

[@shotgunndunn]

Broderick changed it a lot actually. He looked the most confident. But I personally did not enjoy this particular performance of his. I saw him in person with MegadetH and he nailed it! Thank you for your comment. Please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification’s Bell if you haven’t already!!

[@williamdistasio9358]

​@shotgunndunn, were you unable to find a clip that you liked from Broderick and just used this one, then?

[@MrJackrockerman]

Plays like the original recording..are you tone deaf??? What the fuck dude.. don't over act dude..

[@michaelemley7318]

I thought this cover by Chris was excellent. That guy is so underrated

[@maschiroib.1692]

He's a machine. When we all grow up and get replaced by robots, they will look like Chris Broderick. It's not like that's a bad thing...

[@ozzzzy86]

Yes Marty is the best for sure, but Al's tornado of souls is soooo delicious ! can't stop watching him, he is really under rated.

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@michadeviovsky2838]

Only Kiko. He doesn't even need to focus - just nail it and have fun

[@michaelemley7318]

I thought Kiko strayed too far from the original solo. Chris was closest followed by Teemu IMO. I think all of these guys are capable of duplicating it, but Chris is the only one disciplined enough to do it.

[@midenking9651]

​@@michaelemley7318chris is nowhere near the original??

[@Maxx61]

No offense to all the others who perform this epic solo wonderfully but I can't ignore the optics. There's just something unmatched when you see the creator playing his masterpiece that cannot be duplicated. It's the same when I see Glenn Tipton playing his section of Painkiller, hearing Randy outro soloing on Tonight or Eddie tapping live to Eruption. Thousands can hit the notes but only one person started it all from scratch. Watching them on stage, bringing that vision to life remains as epic now as it was when I stood 15 ft in front of Randy watching him solo to Mr. Crowley decades ago. I envy those who are that close to Marty when he rips into this solo. 🤘

[@ghibellino2936]

„Randy outro soloing on Tonight“. One of the best solos ever. Tears in my eyes. Great take man. Cheers

[@shionyr]

Cheers on you for seeing Randy live! You saw the story before it became a legend 🙏

[@samusranzer]

I have never gotten a chance to see Priest live, but KK and Tipton are the Priest I like. I wish I could have ever seenHIM play that solo. I saw Friedman on his last US tour, and he played the solo for Tornado, and that one hit me. Nobody can play it like Friedman. It's possible to play a solo 100%, but it's not possible to replicate a specific artist's emotion while playing.

[@kaveiros75]

I am lucky to have seen Judas Priest live 6 times already, and 4 of them were with Glenn Tipton. Yeah... The chills he delivered when starting the Painkiller solo were unmatched! On the other hand, I am unlucky not to have seen Marty Friedman live Great comment though...

[@schmosby7481]

al pitrelli's has a special place in my heart

[@golosa009]

Amazing, the tune, the technique and the speed

[@fistofthesnortstar]

I like how Al is not literally playing what marty is playing but putting his own spin on it.

[@aryamoghaddam912]

Well this is Marty's solo, so obviously he can play it better than others, but man I'll miss Kiko so much. He's a legend.

[@felipemaiden13]

Marty, Kiko, Chris and Teemu

[@juanhumbertogomezquiroz9568]

Finally! Someone could reconized Teemu for his playing 🤘🏾🔥

[@thomasbrandt8265]

Chris was killer what happened to him ? Dam Dave goes through guitarist like diapers what's up dude.

[@theunknown6846]

​@@thomasbrandt8265Mustaine is a d*ck.

[@joebudde3302]

Marty, Teemu/Chris & Kiko.

[@artanmcmanus]

Agreed. Teemu plays the original note for note like Chris Broderick (but with more feel/less robotic) while adding a modern sound to it at the same time. I can’t wait to hear his solos on their next album.

[@jamiewalton666]

Ive been watching Teemu for years since he joined Jari in Wintersun, hes a monster on guitar💯

[@duatascorpio1647]

Remember how hard it would be to become a Megadeth guitarist.. just appreciate all of them. Do not compare professional guitarist. They all are good in many ways... Just like and appreciate the band who gave us chill till this time. 🙏

[@joseluiz_bh]

1) Marty (of course, the creator itself) 2) Kiko (his feeling is way closer to Marty´s feeling) 3) Teemu 4) Broderick. Won´t talk about Drover and Al Pitrelli, cause they improvised a lot, and the question is "Who Played it the Best?"

[@sharkeynoyz]

Teemu is REALLY good!

[@SethOmegaful]

Yeah. I like him too. Couldnt be different, right? Dave is picky and Kiko helped choosing someone to replace him. Couldnt be a bad guitarrist.

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@Cheximus]

@@shotgunndunn God damn, man. If you're gonna comment at least interact with your audience rather than spam this shit. Unsubbed, disliked, and the notification bell can get fucked.

[@DomiBlueShellz]

And more important... He finally gets His Chance to make it big.... Such an underrated Guy and probably THE cleanest shredder Out there

[@George_K.]

I think he played the most accurate version of the solo, but my favorite was Marty's performance from last year.

[@MikeyAR7373]

I know the jokes about rotating guitar players but the talent that Dave finds , Poland , Friedman , Broderick, Kiko and now Teemu not to mention the other guys .. incredible..

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@sebg2086]

pretty easy when you just have to yes or no to the guy that want the job

[@michaelemley7318]

I think Dave lucked out with Marty. After their peak years with him, Dave had the clout to recruit the best, and his business sense in knowing how to fill that position remains great.

[@vlader8565]

I like Kiko, but Marty....Marty is one of the greatest guitar players and his guitar is so recognizable.All songs he ever been playing with Megadeth are masterpiece. Cocophony with Jason Becker too, they are just on another level.

[@shotgunndunn]

Agreed. Marty is another level. Such a unique flavor in his note choice. Thank you for your comment. Please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification’s Bell if you haven’t already!!

[@St.Anger_34]

Whoever CAN PLAY this solo is amazing... ❤❤

[@christella712]

Even kids play around with this particular solo nowadays.

[@KAarnagemAmolgada]

i might be eaten alive here but Al pitrelli ... even with a bad sound we can ear all notes cristal clear and he does not try to put something of him or give it he´s spin ...straight from the script...

[@tankista5885]

Yeah and his variations, his version is kinda unique and sounds kinda nostalgic for me, that's great as hell!

[@metallicaspiker16]

Pitrelli did it best after Friedman IMO. Yeah, Broderick was technically perfect (I’ve heard him described as human MIDI), and Kiko has the stage presence, but Pitrelli nails it in a way that makes him sound not only like an homage to Marty, but unique in his own way. Plus, playing that kind of solo with an Explorer strapped lower than my will to live is ridiculous and deserves hella respect 😆

[@Casaltakid]

1 - Marty 2- Marty 3-Kiko 4-Chris

[@confusedcat-sm9cy]

i think marty should be number one imo

[@giangiang]

Marty's tone hits different.

[@shotgunndunn]

Yeah, aside from being the best of all of these guys (not just on his own solo) he had the best overall tone too. I did dig Pitrelli’s tone. Not so much his performance though. But to play that solo on an Explorer… with the strap set THAT low… not bad!!

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@samusranzer]

His picking hand too. I haven't seen anybody else place the right hand like he does

[@gesleyeron6783]

Kiko foi que chegou mais perto do feeling que o Marty Friedman coloca no solo

[@SethOmegaful]

Eu gostei do Teemu também. Tocou muito bem.

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@economation-6381]

This video was just a reminder of how amazing the selection of guitarists who played in this band were

[@patzguitarz]

Broderick's tone and chops are really good - he nailed it.

[@MrClassicmetal]

Chris is a beast, he makes it look so damn effortless. He probably has the best chops of all of them.

[@slowtalker]

@@MrClassicmetal Teemu's version is also really tight. I liked it better. Everything is in its own place.

[@jpthree1617]

1. Marty 2. Kiko 3. Teemu 3. Broderick They all f#ing jam!!! Broderick and Teemu very close. I just felt more soul out of Teemu. How about the drummers?? Menza Degrasso Dirk Drover

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@Chingachgook_big_snake]

Degrasso…… at the top 1. Menza 2. Samuelson 3. Drover 4. And next……..

[@SuperNick090]

All were great but Marty has that certain level of feel and fluidity !! 🔥🔥🤘

[@jacksonhead.sl2]

Marty, who created this solo, naturally has a high level of perfection, but Glenn and Chris's original playing style will serve as a reference for the arrangement. He also liked Kiko's playing, but Marty was solo at Budokan. I wanted to listen to both.

[@joshmore7175]

I know Glen isn't the best one here, but I loved his tone and his playing on UA

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@IMajst3RI]

He is not the best doing other guys stuff, but when it comes to his own solos he kills it

[@michaelemley7318]

Great tone, precision, and a signature vibrato. Glen is one of my favorites. I still can’t believe he left given his brother was also in the band. So Dave writes the music? So what? Being in that band is like winning the lottery.

[@cpamiseso]

Al Pitrelli and Drover take is interesting, their coloring in their solo version is something else. These two project their personality and taste accordingly. The rest is more into keeping it to the book, as how Marty had done it on the record. Hats off to Friedman for composing such one of a kind solo section.

[@bobbyr]

Clear difference in attitude, I'm not the biggest Friedman fan but he clearly means what he's playing while most of the others just go thru the motions. I think the best understudy is Teemu, great technique and emotion.

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@blairmillward8408]

Everyone else seems like they’re doing pretty decent “KZbin” covers but not getting it right. There is only one Marty, unique and instantly recognisable, and I’m so glad his touch on history has been heard and loved by millions.

[@duskoscepanovic8809]

1. Marty 1992; 2. Marty 2023; 3. Teemu; 4. Kiko; 5. Chris; 6.Glen; 7. Al.

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@twindez]

Kiko is on another level of technique, precision and choreography, but for nostalgia's sake I prefer Marty

[@AzelyaAurelion]

I'll leave debating over who did it best to others, I can appreciate everybody's performance of this magnificent solo, but I just wanna chime in with holy shit Chris Broderick is truly a technical marvel. And he seems to be doing wonders to In Flames' live setlists too!

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@justinjensen6721]

I agree with what you said. I would put my faves as Marty and kiko the same but my God Chris made that solo look effertless

[@christianm4906]

Marty Friedman has an expression that many other guitar players don't have.

[@PerceptionsofFate]

Broderick was incredible in In Flames, saw him last month opening for Meshuggah... he really is a human tab-book lmao the guy plays perfect every show and does it with minimum effort. sure, he lacks in some "soul" but the guy really does play 100% accurate notes every time. saw him in Megadeth when they did the Countdown 20th tour in 2012, he was literally spot on the whole way through... i hope to get to see Marty someday, he's one of my favorites of all time. he's always my top pick for Megadeth

[@TheSteinbitt]

If there ever was a band that truly needed machine like precision it was inflames. They used to suck big time live in the 2000’s. They even stated that they didn’t rehearse and were probably drinking just like COB at the time, and both their shows were terrible. I’ll have to check them out again with Broderick.

[@storemanager]

Marty is the best. Because he knows how to play this solo best:) As for the other guitarists, they are all great players, but I think Kiko is the best. I feel the same passion in Kiko's playing as I do in Marty's.

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@marccoletta8193]

Chris Broderick, I never even heard of this guy before watching this video but wow, he’s amazing

[@Thigamabob]

I learned about him from being in In Flames. He has a very recognizable face.

[@cristianspinelli4753]

You gotta know his albuns on Megadeth are epic...

[@paulogp4629]

Listen the "End Game" album. One of my best. Don't wast time and go now.

[@marccoletta8193]

@@paulogp4629 Cool I’ll check it out. Thanks.

[@elaw1995]

Look up the band “Nevermore”. He and Jeff Loomis are amazing

[@donnyvaliandra2225]

Marty friedman is a legend, his unique shred with diminished and classical sound very freak.. Played with composer guitarist like jason becker in CACOPHONY made him become respectful guitar hero, and MEGADETH were very lucky have hired him, even kiko "ANGRA" loureiro highly respect him..

[@fracrolla]

Kiko...the best all time with Megadeth. Marty is history 🙏

[@MetalGodOfLegend]

Marty and Kiko without even watching the video. I was watching the ad.

[@SuperHorsecow]

Al Pitrelli was class

[@jmac7947]

Marty's phrasing, timing, push and pull, emotion, can't be topped by anyone else playing his music. I enjoyed all the interpretations, but Marty's is just off the charts.

[@canalcajuzinho4228]

Kiko is in another level.

[@tomhill748]

Marty is a complete freak. People can copy it, but Marty is the only one that nails it.

[@lancb]

All players are missing martys liberty with playing on the back of the beat like alot of jazz musicians, also the ebb and flow with his sense of timing like a classical musician, speeding to the front of the beat and slowing to the back. Probably the biggest thing they miss is slightly swinging them 8th notes like marty at times, Teemu is the closest for me tho

[@shotgunndunn]

I agree!! Marty’s feel for playing is SO unique. Thank you for your comment. Please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification’s Bell if you haven’t already!!!

[@dicarassio]

Браво. Хорошие уши.

[@Nameless............]

1.- Marty Friedman 2.- Kiko Loureiro 3.- Glen Drover 4.- Teemu M. 5.- Al Pitrielli 6.- Midi BroderickZZzzzzzZzZZzzzZzzZz

[@soidayo]

Marty’s solo! 2023 ver is absolutely great!

[@michaelemley7318]

1. Marty 2. Chris ( close second ) 3. Teemu. Chris is so good at covering even the toughest solos, including the correct pitch on bends.. everything.

[@tkguigaxx]

The best for me is Marty Friedman, because the solo is his, but in terms of stage presence, KIKO LOREIRO was the best! O melhor para mim é o Marty Friedman, porque o solo é dele, mas em termos de presença de palco, o KIKO LOREIRO foi o melhor!

[@shotgunndunn]

Kiko OWNS his performance. I love his style and energy. Thank you for your comment. Please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification’s Bell if you haven’t already!!!

[@megavih]

é kiko LOUREIRO!!! 😭😭😭😭 e ele arrasa muito, o melhor após Marty.

[@borisrobokov7002]

Friedman vibrato and bends are unmatchable

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@TheMasonator777]

It’s not even close. Everybody else sounds flat and two dimensional.

[@perocomohahechoeso]

U know what u talking about 👌👌

[@steveymoon]

No, there are literally hundreds of guitar players who have vibrato and bends as good or better than Marty.

[@perocomohahechoeso]

@@steveymoon I would say as good. And i dont know if there are hundreds.

[@PeteyMorf]

I love all the great guys but Marty's just blowing them to kingdom come with that massive display of feel and soul.

[@yeahsure9759]

Marty is a beast but honestly Broderick and Kiko did it practically blindfolded and their fingers slid like butta

[@brandonjackson5865]

1 Friedman 2 Friedman 3 Kiko 4 Temu 5 and actually I was surprised Al . No body plays it like Marty does his phasing is incredible and hard to imitate, he hangs onto notes until the last second creating tension , you kinda know where he’s got to be in a few seconds but how’s he going to get there, he always does and it’s always incredible, but he takes you for a ride every time.

[@shotgunndunn]

I agree. Al was pretty cool. Not a lot of people agree. But whatever!! Thank you for your comment. Please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification’s Bell if you haven’t already!!!

[@xLinnux]

Marty and Kiko, sound almost the same. I love Broderick, for me: 1. Marty 2. Kiko 3. Broderick They feel the energy, they’re very technical, and they look like they’re having fun.

[@shotgunndunn]

Definitely Kiko and Chris for the best stage presence (of the NON Marty’s 😂🤣😂🤣) Thank you for your comment. Please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification’s Bell if you haven’t already!!

[@goodini026]

I think Kiko and Temu get the closest to the "feel of the solo" with kiko getting very close to Marty. I've seen Kiko play it live and it was soo damn good but a couple years prior I had Marty play it with his own band and my god...my heart was racing and i couldn't help smiling from ear to ear even after he finished playing the solo

[@mccask]

Chris then Marty. Broderick's clarity is unreal, each note is so clean.

[@davidhgn9351]

Marty and Kiko of course!!! 🎸

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@Cujo-fu5bm]

Megadeth always had very good and super talented guitarists but Marty`s is the best of course. Kiko,Broderick,Poland and Mantisaari were/are all very talented and extremely good.

[@shotgunndunn]

Agreed!! It’s impossible to get that gig and NOT be utterly amazing. Marty was by FAR the best!! Thank you for your comment. Please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification’s Bell if you haven’t already!!

[@Cujo-fu5bm]

@@shotgunndunn You`re welcome ;) subscribing ;)

[@BuggritHall]

Sorry to be a killjoy but I'd disagree and put Poland top of the pile.

[@Cujo-fu5bm]

@@BuggritHall The question was who plays the solo of tornado of souls best and obviously i said Marty ;)

[@yogi6869]

They’re all good. One thing to play it. Another to create it. Marty will always be the one.

[@TengsuangFaith]

Let's face it Marty's playing is like spices in an Indian curry..... He gives the solo a unique taste....

[@shotgunndunn]

That’s what I’ve always said! (Not curry, but spices in general). His note choice is like an entire spice cabinet. SO much flavor, but never too much!! Thank you for your comment. Please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification’s Bell if you haven’t already!!

[@LCMSRJ]

Marty Friedman is the genius behind one of Megadeth's most memorable solos. There are rare works in which the creator is surpassed... When it comes to this solo, Marty is the top due to the work he's done, there's no other way. After Marty, Chris Broderick is certainly the best, with an execution that comes very close to the studio album. The others were great, but when it wasn't the solo creator (Marty), I thought Chris was amazing. ​ Sorry my English. Hugs from Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

[@dewakamayasa9422]

All of them are the best,

[@Hondacivicis5150]

Marty Freeman hands down. He was the genius that wrote that song and amazing guitar solo. Not to take away from the other guitar players, but Marty all day long. Plus Marty Freeman plays with feeling.

[@catalystguitarguy]

All of them are great but Marty is my favorite. Was great to have him bookend the front and back.

[@gilangpertiwi6151]

Marty of course.. eventhough when on stage he played little bit different with the original records but his spontan played very autentic. He is Not only technical but his characters colours and identity is very strong as profesional Guitarist

[@shotgunndunn]

Marty is king, fo sho!! If Marty were a Chef, he’d have the MOST flavorful dishes! So much spice in his note choice!! Thank you for your comment. Please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification’s Bell if you haven’t already!!

[@Boots_McScoots]

Kiko's is closest to the record, but only Marty has the feel. Teemu's no slouch, though, and is a close third for me. He'll probably get better with time, too.

[@SethOmegaful]

Yeah. I liked teemo playing the solo. But yeah... marty still has better touch with this solo and it makes sense, right? He created it.

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[@BinhuBlues]

technically speaking I belive that kiko, temu and broderick are the top 3. I'm quite impressed with temu skills! all the other guitarrists even though had their own twist and sounded good, only did a "good enough" job, but probably would do way better on their own pieces. Broderick is a machine so sometimes he doesn't feel that good when compared to other guitarrist simply bc he focus too much in being perfect. Kiko is insane, he just jumps arounds, play the parts as close as he actually wants and just do a bit of his own thing, with perfect exectuion. temu just feels like kiko since he was trained by kiko. But man, marty just own that solo, in the newest version it sounds even better! it's like he actually perfected his style and expression with guitar, so it sounds autentic and fits so perfectly with the harmony that its just unbelivable! I wish I could watched him live. Marty sounds excepcionally unique, of course it was him who wrote that solo so it makes perfectly sense. Would I think he is a good fit for megadeth nowdays? totally not, he is in another world, but man, he shines bright in his songs!

[@theproser559]

I think no one but Marty can do the weird descending part at the end of solo. Its the solo-writers signature right there. All of these guys are fkn awesome tho!

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@Scarfula]

This solo is sealed on the spirit of Marty Friedman. No one can play better than him. It is closed to discussion. Kind regards ;)

[@morelli89]

#1 - Marty 2023 even though he does that extra long bend. Gives me tingles while he's playing. #2 - Kiko because he has that emotion in his fingers #3 - Broderick because he plays it flawlessly. Doesn't have as much emotion, but you can't fault his technical ability

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[@emanueladwin4049]

1.Marty 2.Kiko 3.Chris

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[@jakeperry8773]

Marty is a god. His vibrato and attack are extremely unique his style can't be replicated.

[@alenecrodeath]

All of them nailed, and played with feeling, but Marty is the creator! He take it to another level, specially in the final part!

[@rjamesyork]

Props to Broderick. He may not sound the best but he probably spends the least amount of time looking at the strings.

[@shotgunndunn]

I have to completely agree with you there! I didn’t think he sounded great. Perhaps it’s just his tone I thought was terrible. Sounded like a stock Ibanez pickup on a $450 guitar. But he definitely was quite confident and relaxed. Not looking at the fretboard on a solo like this, especially one that he did NOT write, is a HUGE feat!! Thank you for your comment! Please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification’s Bell if you haven’t already!!

[@MrClassicmetal]

His sound is not the best in that particular recording, but I think that overall he has the best chops of all of them. Basically that guitar is his b!itch and he completely dominates those strings. Flawless execution.

[@edursampaioers]

Kiko Loureiro is the best of all. He has much more expression and his sound is cleaner. 🤘😎🔰🔰🔰

[@SadamaGogoLGHDTV]

Chris Broderick always sounds flawless.

[@shotgunndunn]

Except in this take. I thought he sounded terrible… for him. Still better than I can play. I’ve seen in nail this solo in person. I was not impressed with his performance in this. It felt stale to my ears. Thank you for your comment. Please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification’s Bell if you haven’t already!!

[@andrewpappas9311]

Honestly, Chris, Kiko and Teemu absolutely killed it but Marty’s will always be absolutely legendary for a reason

[@VacuumInfinity]

Marty forever!!! ❤

[@MatthewSaika]

As Marty always says, when you're on stage you need to feel what you're playing. That's the only way you can really reach people with your music, skill just isn't enough. Marty's executions are just full of passion, and I can only feel that kind of thing by Kiko and Teemu. They're the best after Marty in my opinion. All the the other guys, Broderick in particular, are great guitarists, but it ends there.

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@stam1ska]

It's easy to say for a guy like Marty. In fact "feel" means literally nothing, because it's not him who feels something (he surely doesn't, he played the song hundreds of times before), it's you as a listener. That's where techniques come into play, you need to play good and have good understanding of music so listener would feel something. As for Kiko, he absolutely screwed up the last 4 bars of the solo. 0:48 - this is how they should be played. Teemo seems to be almost ideal here, almost like Chris Broderick was.

[@JacobsKrąnųg]

"All the the other guys, Broderick in particular, are great guitarists, but it ends there." Not really. All of these guys are great, but Broderick is just another level of skill. Marty is Marty, hard to compare this legend to anyone else.

[@bigGaza1]

I saw Megadeth in Sydney in 91. I was 14 so not quite ancient yet, but Marty is the best Guitarist I have ever seen.

[@LabiaLicker]

man I'm going to miss Kiko. I hope he continues with his solo albums

[@duchdupy]

Kiko is a beast! Love this guy

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[@JonnyCrackers]

No one does it better than Marty. He has a very specific style that's tough to emulate. I think out of all the others, I liked Kiko's the most.

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@Kanglar]

The Chris Broderick example was from 2008 in San Diego. I was in the front row stage left |m| |m|

[@doomcrewoutdoors1613]

Broderick is my second favorite Megadeth guitarist, I feel he played it the most accurately to the original, Marty is the father of the solo so obviously he owns it. 🤘🏼

[@michaelmcnamara7292]

Who played it best….. Marty 1992 Marty 2023 Teemu Kiko Broderick Drover Pitrelli

[@shotgunndunn]

Personally, I think of these performances Broderick’s was the least impressive. But I also think his tone was absolutely awful. Thanks for your comment!

[@travtuck7646]

Ķiko pretty good. Broderick is a machine. But its Martys solo so hats off to him.

[@alanfranklin]

Kiko and Marty. Look at the stage, Kiko is playing effortlessly and super clean.

[@shotgunndunn]

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[@MaverickMustaine]

Marty kills it for sure. But for the playing and the looks…Kiko all the way

[@fafnir187]

Marty’s picking, vibrato, and phrasing are unique. No one can match. Brodericks version sounds like if you asked an AI to play the solo. I like Kikos version 2nd best

[@gibtherockeryt]

I couldnt agree more. Marty obviously as the original composer has an advantage. Kiko I liked a lot, it still has a lot of grit whilst being technical. Broderick is super clean but devoid of personality

[@yaseral-saffar7695]

Not only is Marty the best, but it’s his solo - the best solo in metal history! Respect to the genius.

[@sonofromel]

Al, Kiko and Teemu. They got the right vibe for a Marty solo.

[@shotgunndunn]

I really liked Al’s as well. Especially on an Explorer and playing it that low!! Wow!! Thank you for your comment!! Please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification’s Bell if you haven’t already!!

[@КонстантинКонстантинидис]

Marty is the guitarplayer of Megadeth, it's just the way that it is! The rest are not even close.