Top 10 Best Metal Guitarists

[@bobsguitarstudio715]

Whether people like him or not Yngvie was the game changer.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I get so f#%king mad thinking about how we lost Criss Oliva , just a shame !! I’ve always loved Criss’s guitar tone , very eerie sounding , Hall Of The Mountain King & Gutter Ballet two of my all time favourite albums , Savatage are awesome ! 🤘 R.I.P. Criss 🤘

[@Rage-of-War]

Criss was amazing!!!

[@OTCRock4one]

Darcy Six Strings Nine Lives, Saw Savatage live and Criss was incredible!

[@stevesekora]

Great list Bryce, I like that you but Malmsteen on your list. It seems that when ever I show a Malmsteen record on my channel, I can literally hear the crickets chirping. Marty is my favorite guitarist as well, especially the material he did with Megadeth.

[@integrity101]

#1 Dimebag Darrell #2 Tony Iommi #3 Ritchie Blackmore #4 Randy Rhoads #5 Dave Mustaine #6 Jeff Hanneman (underrated) #7 Adam Jones #8 Alex Skolnick & Eric Peterson #9 Glen Tipton & KK Downing #10 Vivian Campbell

[@genebrohan2401]

FUCKIN SLAYER!!!!!

[@matthewstrainz8754]

dime will always be the best

[@Jayagebee]

In no particular order: Ritchie Blackmore Tony Iommy Chuck Schuldiner John Petrucci Marty Friedman Randy Rhoads

[@heiligerst]

Theres a lot of good guitarrist.... a lot! Mika Tenkula, Angus,

[@Kriegter]

1. Jason Becker 2. Marty Friedman 3. George Lynch 4. Paul Gilbert 5. Warren DeMartini (Also very much ranked in terms of influence)

[@tbone8223]

I’d say Michael Angelo batio deserves an honourable mention

[@dragonqueen6589]

Hell yeah! Nitro is amazing and heavily underrated...

[@TemplarShad0w]

@@dragonqueen6589 Nitro is very underrated, Double Trouble and Nasty Reputation are examples of a kick ass riff. And Don't Go Away is a great Power Ballad.

[@dragonqueen6589]

@@dr.alexandermuller3549 So does Akira Takasaki of Loudness, but nobody here but me cares about the Kings of Japanese metal😉

[@timvanrooy9665]

This is a fantastic list. Very diverse & holistic set of selections. I won’t give my own list; I’ll just say that there’d be a number of identical selections if I were to make one. Very tasteful. Well done!

[@rustinpolaris4074]

Great list. Some of my other personal favourites would probably be Michael Schenker, Tore Østby, Ritchie Blackmore, Trey Azagthoth, James Murphy... etc (there are tons of great players in metal)

[@dkmurphy6129]

Chriss Oliva is buried at same graveyard as my dad. I live around the corner.

[@trevorgrier4511]

Love these lists... not to debate but to appreciate artists I may not have heard of... or to take a deeper dive into the ones I have. Criss Oliva!!! YESSSS!!! Glad you mentioned Vito Bratta even as an honorable... but hey... they're all killer!!

[@deadlynightshade1658]

Finally someone appreciating Criss Oliva... I love Savatage and Criss was definitely an unique talent... Shame he died so young. RIP Criss, you are dearly missed

[@ctr289]

The judges killed him. Judges in the US are the best friends of murderers and thieves and the enemies of normal people. In fact, in most countries it's the same, not only in the US

[@menswear2112]

I appreciate you naming Criss Oliva. When you listen to Savatage, he had lots of flair.

[@sixstringmetal8559]

Great list! I would of changed a few around and wouldn't have diamond in the top 50 probably but great video over all.

[@steveverboom]

Some great choices, I like the footage. I would have put Randy Rhoads in there. His riffs and solos are what makes the two Ozzy albums so iconic. Harry Cody would have been added. He actually played glam metal, heavy metal, and industrial metal masterfully. The Explorer is tough to beat for me. Nice that you had Cross Oliva on there, he shreds on those albums. Been listening to a lot of early Savatage lately.

[@gamexsimmonds3581]

Who would you take off to Add your additions?

[@johnhill762]

@@gamexsimmonds3581In order to put Randy on this list, TAKE ANY OF THEM OFF. He’s better than literally everyone else on this list. Rhoads is on Hendrix’s level. Isn’t even close when talking about metal guitarists. He’s number 1.

[@Therionx]

Great list bro ! no particular order Jason Becker , Andy LaRoque , Yngwie Malmsteen , Alex Skolnick ,Chuck Schuldiner , Paul Gilbert , Criss Oliva, Chris impellitteri , Chris Degarmo ,Joey Tafolla

[@andressuarezp]

Awesome list. Great that you mentioned Jeff Waters. Amazing guitar player!

[@larryseelig8278]

Good stuff. Love a perspective from younger generation. Definitely well versed and knowledgeable with lots of info on some of the more obscure/deeper bands/songs. Thumbs up on the background.

[@RocknDanger]

Love that you included Dave Mustaine! Total musical genius. 🎸🤟🔥-Danger

[@aaadjf]

Nice list! I'm already waiting for the video of best metal drummers lol

[@dragonqueen6589]

My top 10: 10. Steve Clark (gone for almost 31 years at this point)& Phil Collen (Def Leppard) 9. Michael Angelo Batio (Nitro) 8. Jay Pepper (Tigertailz) 7. Gene Allen, Tony Matuzak & Alex Nelson (Lizzy Borden) 6. Brian Forsythe & Ronnie Younkins (Kix) 5. Reb Beach/Dave “The snake” Sabo (Winger & Skid Row) 4. Warren Justin “Torch” DeMartini & Robbinson Lantz “Robbin/King” Crosby (Ratt) 3. Akira Takasaki (Loudness) 2. Dave Mustaine & Carlos Cavazo (Megadeth & Quiet Riot) 1. Lars Johan Yngv Lannerback [More commonly known as Yngwie Malmsteen or Lars Loudamp) Honorable mentions: Dave Meniketti (Y & T) Mark Kendall & Ty Longley (Great White) Randy Rhoads Marty Freidman Dan Spitz/Lilker (can’t recall which one was Anthrax’s lead guitarist in the heyday, can one of you help me out?) Jeff Hannerman (Slayer) Carl Thomas “Tom” Kiefer & Jeffery Philip “Jeff” Labar (RIP at the time I’m posting this 😞😭) [Cinderella] Mathias Jabs (Scorpions) Kenneth Keith ‘KK’ Downing (Judas Priest)

[@ImperialWarmaster]

Lead Players: Yngwie, Lars Johansson (Candlemass), Andy LaRocque (King Diamond), Tommy Vetterli (Coroner), James Murphy (Death, Testament), Alex Skolnick (Testament), Jeff Waters (Annihilator), Jake E. Lee (Ozzy), MIchael Angelo Batio, Dave Murray (Maiden), Ron Jarzombek (Watchtower), Trey Azagtoth (Morbid Angel) - Rhythm: Iommi, Jeff Waters, Trey Azagtoth (Morbid Angel). Twin: Murray-Smith (Maiden), Shermann - Denner (Mercyful Fate), Tipton-Downing (Priest)

[@seagullpoet]

Jake E Lee had a certain dark sharp sound !

[@joerghevieras1923]

Michael Romeo (Symphony X) Michael Amott (Carcass, Arch Enemy)

[@gabrielepesacane5430]

Amazing tastes man. I'm really glad to see someone still loving classic old metal (and simular genres)! Nice posters! 😉

[@michaelangelomidnight5769]

Yes Akira from Loudness , very underated player. I hope you have Traci Guns on list.

[@mylovesongs2429]

so what does everyone think of Reb Beach of Winger? Should his style, tone, etc. be enough to include him on a best metal guitarist list?

[@gullscomic]

Pretty killer list, dude. So glad you got Jeff Waters on there. I was about to lose my shit until I saw your number 1. I can relax and tip my cap to a list well done. My top ten, no order. Iommi, Blackmore, Hetfield, Mustaine, Jeff Waters, Dimebag, Friedman, Rock n' Rolf (I LOVE Running Wild), Scott Ian, George Lynch.

[@crossroads2723]

My Top 50 Favorite Guitarists No Real Order and needed to have some of these guys on here so that’s why I lumped some of them together: 1. Chuck Schuldiner 2. Abbath/Demonaz 3. Dimebag Darrell 4. Dave Mustaine/Marty Friedman 5. Fredrick Thoreandal 6. Eddie Ojeda 7. Vivian Campbell/Steve Clark 8. Karl Sanders 9. Joe Perry 10. Slash 11. OZ Fox 12. Paul Gilbert 13. Glenn Tipton 14. Jim Root 15. Patrick Judge/JB Brubaker 16. Terry Kath 17. Ben Savage/Mark Heylmun 18. Adrian Smith 19. Jeff Hanneman/Kerry King 20. Lee Malia 21. Johnny Ramone 22. Angus Young 23. Tony Iommi 24. Randy Rhoads 25. John Petrucci 26. Steve Howe 27. Steve Hackett 28. David Gilmour 29. Alex Lifeson 30. Eddie Van Halen 31. Bob Rusay/Pat O’Brien/Jack Owen 32. Fredrik Thordendal 33. Allen Collins/Gary Rossington 34. Ace Frehley 35. Eric Clapton 36. Jimi Hendrix 37. Jimmy Page 38. Kurt Cobain/Mike McCready/Jerry Cantrell/Kim Thayil 39. Kerry Livgren//Rich Williams 40. Tom Scholtz 41. Michael Weikath/Kai Hansen 42. Yngwie Malmsteen 43. Billy Gibbons 44. Hank Sherman/Andy LaRocque 45. John Sykes/Scott Gorham/Robbo/Gary Moore/Eric Bell 46. Ritchie Blackmore 47. Ted Nugent 48. Ivar Bjørnson/Arve Isdal 49. Jon Nödtveidt 50. Mikael Åkerfeldt/Peter Lindgren Honorable Mentions: * George Harrison * Keith Richards * Mick Taylor * Kirk Hammett * Robby Krieger * John Fruiciante * Brian May * Michael Denner * Pete Willis * Phil Collen * Paul Masvidal * Michael Angelo Batio * Herman Li * Dave Murray * Stevie Ray Vaughan * Robert Johnson * KK Downing * Ed King *Ryan Gudmunds/Jordan Lockery *Shannon Hamm

[@ABC123dawg]

chuck is also my favorite

[@michaelmiglino6512]

Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Andy Laroque, Wolf Hoffman, Vivian Campbell, Michael Schenker, Mathias Jabbs, Chris Degarmo, and Chris Wilton all definitely worth mentioning.

[@craighenry2351]

What a great list, especially Wolf Hoffmann, Michael Schenker, Matthias Jabs and Chris Degarmo.

[@COTTERO]

You really blew me away when you mentioned Akio Shimizu, he is in my personal top 10 , Anthem is probably the band I have listened to the most since 2005.

[@Beaumont67]

Excellent list Agreed on all picks perfect number one pick !!!

[@jonstreng7850]

This one may be a bit obscure. Oz Fox of Stryper is a killer shredder but held back because of his genre. Great listen. I'm not familiar with many guitarists but the ones I do know, again, are probably too mild for your list. The three are: Adrian Vandenberg, Vivian Campbell and Michael Schenker. You have some terrific categories. I am a drummer and I'm just wondering if you have done a top 10 metal/rock drummer list?

[@gregoryvigneault1824]

Man Jeff's solos on Never, Neverland alone leave me speechless but only Marty can literally bring tears to my eyes

[@davidwitt5616]

Better than most people's top 10 ! Good stuff ! Dave and Marty are definitely two of the greatest- like how you mentioned Chuck and Jakey lee no doubt ! What you think about Slayers guitarist's? Also like the George lynch credit !!! Randy Rhoads ? Zakk Wylde ? And Iron Maidens Axe Men are so underrated!

[@mkrrusak7116]

5:48 what annihilator song is this?

[@brycetalksmetal]

The Trend from their 2010 self-titled album

[@matthewtaylor1785]

My top 10 metal guitarists: 1. Marty Friedman 2. John Petrucci 3. Synyster Gates 4. (More so glam, but) Nuno Bettencourt 5. Glenn Tipton 6. George Lynch 7. Alex Skolnick 8. Vito Bratta 9. Akira Takasaki 10. Andy Larocque

[@GenZ_Guitarist]

Brilliant list but I think you could've also put some Metalcore guitarists in honourable mentions. Coming out of the 90s, it was Metalcore that basically brought solos back into the mainstream. Synister Gates, Jacky Vincent, Montey Money, Jason Richardson, Alexi Lahio(although not metalcore, came out during the same era).

[@nikki78225]

I Really like Lizzy Borden guitar work.

[@Rocky-N-Angel]

I have a lightning guitar tattoo as well with CFH behind the stock. I was supposed to be in Columbus that night I live in Dayton Ohio. I was unable to make it due to being sick. I did however see Pantera 9 times live. Dime is my Favorite guitarist Biased favorite of course. Thanks again for the content enjoying the channel.

[@thepunishmentdue1166]

Great lists you should do your favorite metal bassists maybe

[@mattipsen1471]

Excellent List! My top 10 in no particular order: - Andy LaRoque - Dave Mustaine - Chuck Schuldiner - George Lynch - Jeff Hanneman - Galder - Marty Friedman - Glen Tipton - Warren Demartini - James Murphy

[@asdfzxcv3617]

Great choices Bryce!!!!!👍👍

[@donmendez582]

Wolf Hoffman from Accept deserved at least honorable mention.

[@brycetalksmetal]

Make your own list

[@donmendez582]

@@brycetalksmetal I Love You 😘

[@craighenry2351]

Yes he did, and yet he is no better than fifth in Germany, because despite how good he is, the Scorpions have four better than him, including the best one, Michael Schenker.

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

I won't say he's the best, but my favorite is Michael Romeo - Symphony X

[@malawmijathang-sw3xx]

what is the name of the george lynch band?

[@brycetalksmetal]

Dokken in this video, he also has Lynch Mob

[@kyleisreal_tv]

Kinda bummed you did not put Andy Larocque Of King Diamond but seeing all 10 I can see why it become pretty challenging haha great list \m/

[@brycetalksmetal]

He’s great and was close... gave an honorable mention... thanks 👍🏻

[@kyleisreal_tv]

@@brycetalksmetal Always ready to see your great videos haha cheers \m/

[@nacdan88]

What song is the one that Jeff Waters playing?

[@brycetalksmetal]

The Trend from Annihilator’s 2010 self-titled album

[@shanewalton8888]

Mad respect for this list dude. Exactly how I would do it. Maybe Mustaine first. lol Love me some Yngwie as well.

[@claudio6512]

Very,Very good list,i like all guitarist you have mentioned and i totally agree!!But not forget David Pritchard,Hermann Frank,Christopher and Michael Amott,Ralph Santolla,Juan Garcia,Gary Holt and Rick Hunolt,James Byrd,Tim Calvert,Glenn Drover,Chris Broderick,Joey Tafolla,Josh Christian,She-Ja,Michael Harris,Gary Moore,Frank Aresti and Victor Arduini,Tony McAlpine,James Murphy,etc etc....STAY METAL!!!!!!:-)))

[@ronbrawer892]

Thanks for this.

[@VenomousStare]

Great list. I just sort of am confused how Eddie Van Halen didn't even get a mention

[@brycetalksmetal]

Wasn’t considering him. Will be on a hard rock list if I do one.

[@zachary1966]

@@brycetalksmetal Kind of truth... but Eddie VH has insipred almost all of those you mentioned. Eddie is more "metal" than Yngwie IMO... at least he is more louder on stage than Yngwie (I've heard that with my own ears lol)

[@richbillionair]

Because he is more considered hard rock than metal. Van Halen might've been considered metal only from 78- 81. It is a headache to try to classify every single artist

[@IRmetal9456]

Eddie is hard rock. No metal in his playing

[@dragonqueen6589]

If you guys are after someone who is metal in his style and was (probably) heavily influenced by EVH, then look no further than Akira Takasasi of Loudness, that guy is freakin’ great IMO at least...

[@yoiamhere4737]

My top 5: Dave Mustaine Kirk Hammett Chuck Schuldiner Alex Lifeson Dimebag Darrell

[@_jony711]

Wait... Kirk Hammet above dave?? I will call the Police

[@yoiamhere4737]

@@_jony711 uh no particular order sorry. And actually if it were, Dave would be No 1

[@_jony711]

@@yoiamhere4737 thanks for the explenation. Dave is a beast.

[@yoiamhere4737]

@@_jony711 What's your favorite Dave solo?

[@_jony711]

@@yoiamhere4737 its hard. My last words and conjurig. Holy wars is damn good to. Burnt ice and so on

[@williamsummerson1204]

1. Jimmy page 2. Dimebag Darrell (rip) 3. Jimi Hendrix 4. Randy Rhodes 5. Tony iommi 6. Eric Clapton 7. Brian head welch 8. Jeff beck 9. Tom morello 10. Angus young and Adam Jones

[@craighenry2351]

The only guy I have heating Nimky on my list are the Schenker brothers, 1. Michael and 2. Rudolf.

[@craighenry2351]

You could put Hendrix on top of any of these lists, because he is the greatest guitarist who ever lived, but what Hendrix played wasn’t metal, it wasn’t even rock.

[@simonealbertini5580]

Very good list and very good taste man 👍

[@peterxblack]

Top noptch list, I love your metal spirit and your passion is brilliant. Very considerd honorable mentions. Awesome job dude \m/ \m/ \m/

[@milenpenchev804]

What was the song that played for number nine-Akira takasaki?

[@brycetalksmetal]

You Shook Me

[@thrashmetalmatters4678]

Dude if anyone is reading this and hasn't listened to the solo by Jeff Waters in Ultraparanoia you are missing out big time. That man will always be my favorite guitarist of all time and that song has one of my favorite best solos of all time. Jeff Waters has some of the most unique ear candy catchy solos I've ever heard man.

[@brassteeth3355]

You should do genre specific favorites list

[@DK2401-p3h]

My top 10 10) Glenn Tipton 9) Rusty Cooley 8) Michael Ammot 7) Chris Broderick 6) Andy LaRoque 5) Jeff Loomis 4) Michael Romeo 3) Alexi Laiho 2) Chuck Schuldiner 1) Criss Oliva

[@travishaynes1180]

Fuckin killer dude. I love your list excepting one it two picks. I love how you include some less known (Olivia) but no less amazing artists and even unknown (the fourth pick) at least to me. The only point I'd disagree with you on is Yngwie. Although he is a phenomenal guitarist , his technical mastery of the instrument is probably unmatched , he doesn't have the attributes the rest of these guys do. I mean the others have albums of anthemic riffs under there belts. Most were an integral part of iconic metal bands. They wrote or helped write some of metals most important songs. They are , for the most part , heavy metal heroes. Even though Yngwie is a guitar legend and a god of technical know how I highly doubt he'd be included in most fans picks for greatest metal guitarists. That aside , nice job.

[@davidfavre6145]

Very nice top ! Mind would be : 1. Dimebag Darrell 2. Toni Iommy 3. Randy Rhoads 4. Adrian Smith 5. Glenn Tipton 6. Dave Murray 7. Georges Lynch 8. Dave Mustaine 9. Kirk Hammet 10. Slash

[@kadenmarcoux8749]

W list rip dime

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

By the way you didn't give an honourable mention to Steve Terreberry and Davie504. Lol

[@seagullpoet]

You think about it, it’s amazing how these guys make the guitar come alive. I tinker on the guitar. These guys are sooooooo outrageously good. I hear Malmsteen has his chops back on his new record.

[@seagullpoet]

Anyone who plays for King Diamond has got to be good !

[@lilrattlehead2500]

Bruce I discovered your channel accidentally about a month ago looking for alternatives to what I'd call the Extreme Metal Kallax Black brigade with mandatory Black/Death Metal poster 🇸🇯 😄 your like a breath of fresh air on KZbin , guitarist wise my top five would consist of 1. Randy Rhoads 2. Ritchie Blackmore 3. Dave Mustaine 4. Mark Shelton & 5. Marty Friedman ....

[@brycetalksmetal]

Thanks!

[@Debra-k1f]

Randy Rhodes on guitar 🎸 is bliss 😊

[@heikoflottmann8895]

Hallo Bryce Amazing choice and great Video ! My top ten are: 10. Brad Gillis 09. Craig Goldy 08. John Sykes 07. Paul Gilbert 06. Randy Rhoads 05.Kirk Hammet 04. Yngwie Malmsteen 03. Michael Schenker 02. Akira Takasaki 01. George Lynch

[@integrity101]

Whats a few of your favorite Dokken songs?

[@heikoflottmann8895]

Only a few ? That's hard...... I try a top 5 5. Breaking the chains 4. Just got lucky 3. Kiss of death 2.Lost behind a Wall 1. Tooth and nail

[@integrity101]

@@heikoflottmann8895 Thanks.

[@txa4ceas55]

Alexi laiho?

[@dragonqueen6589]

@@heikoflottmann8895 I have this unending adoration for Live to rock - rock to live try to guess why😉😂 I also like Dream Warriors, Breaking the chains, Lightnin’ strikes again, Burning like a flame, Stop fighting love, Stick to your guns, Turn on the Action & it’s not love. Do you also like Ratt? Because a look at their classic lineup (particularly their bassist) gives away why the song I have as my fave is my fave😉

[@social191]

My favorite Heavy Metal guitarists are: 1) Tony Iommi 2) Ritchie Blackmore 3) Darrell Lance Abbott 4) Yngwie Johan Malmsteen 5) Michael Schenker 6) Randy Rhoads 7)Jeff Hanneman & Kerry King 8) Alex Skolnick & Eric Peterson 9) Eddie Van Halen 10) Mark Reale 11) Paul Quinn & Graham Oliver

[@toasttoasted3492]

#10 Fredrik Thordendal #9 Takashi #8 Chris Holmes #7 Jake E. Lee #6 Criss Oliva..RIP 🙏 #5 Randy Rhodes..RIP 🙏 #4 George Lynch #3 Dimebag Darrell...RIP 🙏 #2 EVH ...🙏 #1 Buckethead Also a guitar player that is on God level....STEVE VAI !!!

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

My three favourites are Tony Iommi, Trey Azagthoth and Denis "Piggy" D'amour.

[@packerfan1286]

I'd like to add Ronni Le Tekro from TnT fame. Phenomenal player

[@jeffspicoli763]

Heard you say Painkiller is your second favorite album, great one! Have you done a list of overall favorite albums?

[@chrisbloomfield3350]

I'm surprised you didn't mention Jeff Loomis.

[@crhu319]

Curious where you would place the guitarists in Lovebites, Nemophila, Band- Maid? Seems Jmetal is producing truly incredible skillz man.

[@themo2666]

very nice list

[@TinyLegs15243]

Watching Alek Scholnick get unmentioned in these comments is criminal. BEST Metal guitarist, right up there with Marty for technique, tone and phrasing.

[@Megingjörð]

My top 5 Favourite guitarists 1. Dave Murray 2. Alexi Laiho 3. Kerry King 4. Dave Mustaine 5. Adrian Smith

[@A30ot6]

No Jeff Loomis?

[@craighenry2351]

Ommissions: Michael Schenker. Not only is Schenker a major influence for most of your top ten, half the metal guys in the world play a Flying V because of him (Dave Mustaine readily admits that Michael Schenker is why he plays a Flying V. You also should have added the rest of the Scorpions guitarists, but you seem to be looking for a more thrash approach. But, Rudolf Schenker and Uli Jon Roth should be in any top ten and Matthias Jabs should be close.

[@andydavidson1278]

IMO I would have had Criss Olivia a lot higher…glad you included him though, he should be more widely known 👍🤘

[@mr.immortal1614]

Off topic but what did Jeff young do to get kicked out of Megadeth

[@brycetalksmetal]

I’ve heard it was bc Mustaine thought Young was fooling around with his girlfriend... I’m not exactly sure though

[@mr.immortal1614]

Ah makes sense

[@craighenry2351]

With all these lists, I have to come up with one. So…… 1. Michael Schenker 2. Rudolf Schenker 3. Jimmy Page 4. Criss Oliva 5. Uli Jon Roth 6. Marty Friedman 7. Jim Matheos 8. Adrian Smith 9. Akira Takasaki 10. Alex Scolnick Honorable mention Dave Murray, Dave Mustaine, Matthias Jabs, Rik Emmett, Dan Spitz, Wolf Hoffmann, Kurdt Vanderhoof, Billy Duffy, CC Deville, Joey Allen, Ty Tabor, Oz Fox, Shoyo Aida, Kim Thayll, Alex Lifeson.

[@jjsentertainmentreviews1842]

My top 10 10 Steve Vai 9 Vernon Reid 8 Graham Oliver 7 Jake e Lee 6 Carlos Cavazo 5 Randy Ehodes 4 Dimebag Darrell 3 Ritchie Sambora 2 CC Deville 1 Tony Iommi

[@diegovb1145]

oh boy this is actualy fucking hard to rank XD I will give it a go but i most say it's almost impossible. Like to say that i am gonna do a top 15 :p 15) Akira Takasaki 14) George Lynch 13) K.K Downing 12) Vivian Campbell (on the first 3 Dio albums, the rest of his work i don't like that much) 11 Jake E Lee 10) Richie Kotzen(even if you don't like Poison, just check out his stuff on 7 days live, it's amazing) 9) Dave Mustaine 8) Tracy G (my favorite Dio guitar player, i love his style and tone. i actualy like every Dio guitarist but Tracy G is freaking heavy) 7) Andreas Kisser(on every Sepultura album from 2011 onward he proofs HE is the real reason Sepultura is still out there today) 6) Randy Rhoads 5) Marty Friedman 4) Yngwie Malmsteen 3) Glenn Tipton 2) Dimebag Darrell 1) Tony Iommi Buckethead, Van Halen, Ritchie Blackmore, Steve Morse and Slash are also among my favorite guitar players but i suppose they are not real "metal". Metal guitarists like Kirk Hamett and Reb Beach are also great but not uniqua enough in my opinion

[@OBSOLETE_BEING]

Not tommy Veterreli ? From coroner

[@thomashubner697]

All very good. Maybe you do not agree but my favourites are Michael Schenker, Matthias Jabs and Wolf Hofmann. They are very, very different to players from other parts of the world. Their Solos are songs in the songs. Ace Frehley does the same thing american style. John Norum plays extremely good live. When it comes to shredders I think the best instrumental album of all time is Tony Mac Alpine- Edge of insanity.

[@soup9758]

5. Marty Friedman 4. Oli Herbert 3. Pir Nilsson 2. Glenn Tipton 1. Alexi Laiho

[@chrisrhone2959]

I'm just curious...do you play guitar at all?

[@shamusteakiawa]

Nice to see Malmsteen on the list. He's my fav

[@Ifyernotawakeyet]

In no particular order (her de her her!): Ritchie Blackmore John Sykes Randy Rhoads Judas Priests' KK and Glenn Megadeths' Dave and Marty Chris Degarmo of Queensryche John Petrucci of Dream Theater Jimmy Page!

[@danhart4161]

Great fucking channel. Good stuff.

[@brycetalksmetal]

Thanks!

[@matthewmutchman6360]

1. Marty Friedman (always been #1, and always will be) 2. Jeff Waters 3. Dimebag Darrell 4. Dave Mustaine 5. George Lynch 6. Jerry Cantrell (pretty underrated, I think) 7. Tony Iommi 8. Jake E. Lee 9. Kiko Loureiro (check out his solo work if you haven't) 10. Edward Van Halen

[@hereandnow44]

1. Dimebag Darrell 2. Gary Holt 3. Tony Iommi 4. Zakk Wylde 5. Dave Mustaine 6. Jeff Hanneman 7. Randy Rhoads 8. Jason Mendonça 9. Ulf Cederlund 10. John Gallagher

[@jamesbedford3774]

Criss Oliva is a great shout. His solo on 'Ghost in the Ruins' might be my favourite of all time (if it wasn't for 'Comfortably Numb', no-one beats Gilmour).

[@stephanea5364]

Now check out his Hounds solos.

[@jamesbedford3774]

@@stephanea5364 You mean Oliva, I presume?

[@paigesalas8142]

I like this list akira is strongly underated. Same with criss oliva. My top 1. Tim henson 2. jb brubaker august burns red. 3. Jake e lee 4. John petrucci 5. Eddie van halen 6. Luke hoskins from protest the hero 7. Chet atkins 8. Paul gilbert 9. Stevie ray vaughn 10. Angel valvaldi- very underated 7 string shredder. Jb brubaker might be the most underated metal guitarist of all time his rhythm and leads are so complex and tough to nail. I think he’s discredited only cause hes a metalcore guitarist and alot of them sound the same but august burns red songs are very difficult to play. But just my opinion and agreed on akira takasaki from loudness. Hes super underated. Loudness is badass he can shred

[@cassettemayhem-dan3086]

No Jake E Lee? soon as I saw the title I thought Jake has to be on this list, but that's cool, it's your list and it's kicks ass, I'd have at least 7-8 of these guitar players on my list as well, cheers bro

[@brycetalksmetal]

Thanks man... I love Jake too tho, he was my favorite Ozzy guitarist and I gave him an honorable mention

[@jeffholliday5225]

Good lists I have a few more burners with great feel and tone. Michael Schenker Gary Moore Michael Harris.

[@gamexsimmonds3581]

Jeff Waters is Underated happy you had him on here George Lynch is my fave And of course Iommi a historic great. Yngwie being number 2 is interesting And I can't argue Marty, he's a guitar god, especially Cacophony and His time with Megadeth A great list

[@brycetalksmetal]

Thanks!

[@gregsimmons694]

Hello, Bryce , Great list you have a good head on your shoulders you are a blessing buddy:) I always wanted to hear Cant Wait On Love live with Warren. Shredding thru the whole song. Saw Ratt play entire out of the cellar album years ago . Saw george Lynch at a guitar clinic in mansfield Ohio years ago! Megadeth is my favorite band .along with Ratt Tesla. Whitecrosss has Rex Carroll on guitar :) God bless you buddy and savior JESUS keep you safe always :)))

[@Wrathofkala]

Dave is my favorite combo guitar player singer, rhythm, lead etc....2nd Chuck from Death. Pure solo guys is Alex Skolnick of Testament. He's just got that good stuff man. Tasty licks, fast shred, jazz, blues you name it. Also, Kiko is starting to become better than Marty in my eyes. He's got some of the best solos ever on their new record.

[@archibaldsalyards926]

Great input !!! Love the list... confused a bit though... no Saint Rhodes... King Eddie?.... and last but surely not least.... a guy who can match almost anyone on the Axe.... Zakk Wylde!!!!

[@Redundant_underscore]

Wow. Was fully expecting at least a mention of Michael Romeo.

[@zachary1966]

Well, there's a list from Finland (not in order & including hard rock/metal/prog/rock-blues etc. guitarists too) Eddie Van Halen/Ritchie Blackmore/Michael Schenker/Jeff Beck/Frank Marino/Uli Jon Roth/Albert Järvinen (great finnish blues-rock legend)/Jukka Tolonen (another incredible finnish prog-jazz guitarist)/Alexi Laiho/Roope Latvala/Jimmy Page/Jimi Hendrix/Akira Takasaki/Ian Crichton/Gary Moore/Bernie Tormé/David Gilmour/Steve Hackett/James Hetfield/Tony Iommi/Jake E.Lee/Malcolm Young/Rick Parfitt/Andy Latimer... Cheers!