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CYRIL ACHARD - A very talented rock/shred guitarist with serious jazz overtones. REALLY HOT!
MICHAEL ANGELO - An intense, almost scary fast shred player. Michaels not just about speed though. The songs are well written and stand on their own.
DAVE BATES/TOTAL GUITAR - A serious shredder who is working on his debut instrumental c.d. Stop by and listen to the sound samples for a taste of what's coming up. Also check out the lessons and reviews. JASON BECKER - A really nice site devoted to one of guitars greatest players. His career was cut short by lou gherigs disease. But not before he got to grace us with his incredible playing (and compositions). HIS SOLO ALBUM IS A GOTTA HAVE!! Be sure to check the Marty Friedman/Jason Becker webring for more on Jason. click HERE JEAN-MARC BELKADI - A hot jazz/fusion player with a smmmoking band!
IVAN BERTOLA - Australian Composer/Guitarist/Producer with a totally original style and approach to metal. He describes his music as "Imagine Progressive Instrumental Music With Adventurous Electric Guitar, Orchestras , Aggressive Choirs , Opera singers , Church organs , Western And Eastern Chants with a focus on Thematic Compositions". I checked out the sound samples at his site. And I really liked everything I heard. Still very much rockin'. But with a genuine almost gothic sort of flavor. Like nothing I've ever heard before. I can't wait to hear more. A True Original! JOE BOCHAR - A very Hot heavy rock shredder. And I mean HOT! JON BJORK - 21 yr. old neo/classical shredder from Sweden. This guy is a great player with equally great songs. He is currently working on his instrumental release. Stop by and check his sound page for a taste of what's to come. Also check out the Mankind ( http://www.mankind.nu/ ) web site. It's a metal vocal band Jon plays for. MIKE CAMPESE - A very heavy shredder with serious jazz overtones and a deep rooted blues influence. Mike has a unique style that I was instantly drawn to. Mike Campese is an Original". Check out samples of his songs @ his site. You too will become an instant fan. I love melody driven shred. And this is the finest! JOE CEFALU - This guy is a very versatile shredder. And his songs are varied in influence.
MARCEL COENEN - A very (emphasize very) hot rock/shredder. With smokin' well written memorable songs. Definitely a player you should check out! RUSTY COOLEY - An impressive shredder with an equally impressive bio. MICHAEL DAKSIEWICZ - A very talented metal guitarist. After hearing his music (he played all the instruments)(and I mean played them. this isn't one of those, lay down a track and thanks to the marvel of computers, voila you have a whole band recordings.), you'll want to buy his c.d. The fact that he's an incredible guitarist draws you in at first. And truly impressive compositions is what hooks you and makes you an instant fan......... TODD DENLINGER 'S MP3.COM SITE - Todd's a smoking player who combines rock, jazz, funk, and orchestral instruments. Todd is the most musically diverse shredder I've heard. DAN EGAN - A fantastic well rounded guitarist. With intense well written songs. Dan's acoustic songs are soothing and always soulful. Good for the mind, good for the soul. Dan's electric songs are absolutely red hot. And can he rip! Whether he's playing acoustic, new age, or shredding on some killer rock tune, Dan shines. (like a blinding light) This is one very talented musician! MIKAEL ERIKSSON - an absolutely incredible shred guitarist that draws from many different influences (yngwie malmsteen, david gilmour, ritchie blackmore, rory gallagher) to create a very hot original sound and style. Not only is Mikael a very talented player, his songs are intricate and elaborately composed. Each a little different style from the other. The variety in styles from song to song keeps Mikael's music fresh even after repeated listens. AL ESTRADA - AL IS A SCREAAAMING ROCK/SHREDDER with a unique flavor, original style and sound. This is some Hot Sh*t!..... FRANCESCO FARERI - Francesco brings shred to a higher level. (much higher) With extreme intricate compositions and speeds that transcend most shredders. KEVIN FERGUSON - An unbelievable classical based shred guitar virtuoso. LAURENT FLEURY - A talented shred guitarist from France. And being from france you can hear the different influences in his music.
ADAM FOX - a great fusion/rock player (like vai meets mclaughlin)
MARTY FRIEDMAN/JASON BECKER WEBRING FRANK GAMBALE - INCREDIBLE JAZZ/ROCK/FUSION GUITARIST RICKY GARCIA - Oh Yea, a hot heavy rock shredder who steps just outside the typical rock guitar format, in the same vein as Steve Vai. Blending different influences effortlessly in a style that's Ricky's own. This is what original shred rock guitar is all about! JEFF GARNER - A very talented player, that I really like. This guy play's from the melodic neo/classical to the most intense over the edge shred. BRETT GARSED - An absolutely smokin', ripping guitarist with a very jazz like style all his own
PAUL GILBERTS TERRIFYING GUITAR SITE BRODERICK GRAY - A heavy metal/neo-classical shredder. Great songs that have a good mix of both influences. Broderick has 2 c.d.'s available. One is instrumental & one is with a vocalist. Both Rock! TODD GRUBBS This is a very cool & elaborate site for an incredible player. You can check out his entire c.d. in real audio. After hearing it, you'll want to but it! This guy is one of the best non/neo shredders that I've come across in a long time. MICHAEL HARRIS - A truly amazing progressive/metal/fusion player. With tasteful, intricate compositions. And a close eye on melody. Michael's music both soothes and stimulates. In a style I call beautifully/aggressive. Sometimes laying down some of the meanest guitar you've heard. But doing it with finese and beauty. I became an instant fan! HOWARD HART - killer, aggressive, beautiful, articulate and yes he can shred. CHRIS HATTINGH - A really hot and talented player. The new album is a tongue-in-cheek spoof on 10 of the greatest guitar legends of the last century, and promises to turn some heads in the guitar world! Check out the sounds from the shred head c.d. This guy's great! HESS - A very impressive trio that features 2 great guitarists. A steaming shredder Tom Hess ( who also carries the bass & keys duties ) & hot shredder accomplice Mike Walsh. Intense shredding with calming beauty! (Something up until now only Yngwie had mastered.) This isn't simply a shred fest however. The songs are also a strong point with Hess. With nicely written songs & musical styles that vary. This c.d. can be listened to over and over again without getting old and stale. MATHIAS HOLM - A great Swedish neoclassical guitarist(you didn't think yngwie was the only one?) Mathias plays all the guitar,bass,keyboard,and drum programming. While this guitarist is from Sweden, and classically influenced like Yngwie. He sounds nothing like him. His playing and compositions are totally original.... SCOTT HUGHES - a very cool sounding jazzish avant gard guitarist. not for the average shred head or jazz purist. this is great stuff. JOBOJ This is actually the Joe Bochar site. He's going by this name now. PAR JONSSON - Another awesome swedish neo/classical guitarist. Great songs too.... check out some sounds and stuff . JRZ SYSTEM - a killer instrumental trio playing a unique blend of fusion,funk and rock. RICH KERN - a very fine diverse player and original composer! the songs range from acoustic to in your face record setting shred. great songs from a great player.
VITALIJ KUPRIJ - This guy is an incredible pianist.The reason he is on this page is because the guitarist on his first release is the great Greg Howe. And the great George Bellas graces the second release. Not to take away from his own ability, Vitalij is great. Put him with these two great guitarists and it's a major event!! SHAWN LANE - A Phenomenal site for the truly awesome (unbelievable) killer guitarist. An impressive audio page. It not only offers songs off his c.d.'s but rare demos & live recordings.
TONY MACALPINE - A molten hot guitarist that has made a few style changes over time. From neo/classical to rock. And now he's mastered a avante garde jazz fusion style . This man is unbelievable. MAJESTIC - An impressive Swedish five-piece progressive neo-classical vocal band. The band is based around phenom keyboardist Richard Andersson. So there's plenty of smokin' keys to go with the guitar. I really like this band. Be sure to check them out!
ALEX MASI - Italian guitarist Alex Masi should be no stranger to fans of instrumental guitar albums. After several rock albums Alex is back with a true masterpiece. "In The Name Of Bach", a compilation of keyboard and/or violin pieces written by J.S.Bach that Alex transcribed and performed on various solo guitars. Bach would be pleased!! go here for sound samples. (click on the listen to music link..duh!) DAN MCKINNON - A phenomenally talented 17 yr. old guitarist from Canada. Dan is a monster shredder. With a very original sound and style that incorporates many different styles and influences. I almost called him avante' garde. But he does play within a format. It's just his own. I was in awe the first time I heard his music. BORISLAV MITIC - a young Serbian shred guitarist who offers hard rock blended with classical and cultural musical influences ranging from Chopin, Mozart, Beethoven and Paganini to Indian, Celtic, Middle Eastern and Balkan. VINNIE MOORE - A fantastically hot guitarist with recordings featuring both rock and neo/classical styles. Both of which he does superbly .
TERRY NELMS - Holey Sh!t This is one, in your face, no where to run, no where to hide, killer non stop shred guitarist. Believe it or not this guy doesn't have his own site. But here's his mp3 site where you can hear a few of his songs. And a little about the man. And of course buy the music. PAUL NELSON - A Shred/rock guitarist you should definitely check out. With truely great compositions and masterful chops, this guy f*ckin' rocks! MARC PATTISON - Holy Sh*t! Now this is a shred/rock guitarist! With memorable smokin' tunes that go from rock to intense metal. And as for chops! This guys has faster chops than Bruce Lee. <<< Any fan or rock guitar music should stop by this site >>> JOHN PETRUCCI - The very talented guitarist from "Dream Theatre". John is so much more though. If you've only heard him with the band, check out his site..........also visit the liquid tension site. (This very tight, very hot fusion band features john on guitar.) JEFF PRENTICE - this guys a killer player. His music is unique in that the songs vary widely in musical style. rock/middle eastern/spanish to name a few. you must hear him rip over these different styles. and he plays all the instruments.
RICK RENSTROM - A very talented neo/classical shredder. check out this quote : Axe wielder Rick Renstrom is back and better sounding than ever with his new solo release "Future Intense" -- seven tracks of "Knock 'Em Dead-Neoclassical-Napalm" that smokes like a friggin' oil field on FIRE!! The Campbell Bros.(Hardradio.com) .....Rick Renstrom's MP3 site ROCK'S INSTRUMENTAL GUITAR PAGE - This guy Rock (Brent Rockwood) is an incredible talent! This is one extremely talented shredder with tight intricate composures. He doesn't have anything to promote(sell). However he does have a bunch of MP3 format samples to check out. I downloaded all of'em. A bunch of samples and a few complete songs, and he's always adding new songs. I'M SURE YOU'LL DIG HIS MUSIC!! If you feel you need to have some of Rocks music e-mail him (maybe you could work something out). I would love to have some of this guys music.. without a c.d. Rock is a true undiscovered talent. MICHAEL ROMEO - The Guitarist (awesome) for the progressive neo/classically influenced band Symphony X. This is actually a symphony x site where you can check out Michael with Symphony. I am looking for a good Michael Romeo site. MA-SAKI - A really impressive neo-classical shredder from Japan. ERIC SANDS - An extremely hot rock/shred guitarist with equally great songs. Both with and without vocals. Eric has the "PERFECT" mix of rock,metal,shred influences. And most importantly, he's one hell of a guitarist. Eric, when he wants to can kick it into overdrive and shred with the best of 'em. Check out Eric's mp3 site. GERMAN SCHAUSS - An absolutely explosive shred guitarist that draws from several different influences. Giving him a sound and style unique unto himself. If you're a fan of over the top shred ( ala: STUMP, MALMSTEEN, PETRUCCI ). Then German is a guitarist you have to check out. MARK SCHUSTER - A Melodic Hard Rock instrumental shredder that I really like a lot. Great songs, killer chops! check him out... CHRIS STEBERL / Project ALCAZAR - A vastly diversive shred monster. An incredible player even when he's not shredding too. This guy is simply one of the best I've heard. With unbelievable compositions and killer chops, how can he not be on a major label? Check out his songs and you'll agree.
JASON STEWART - Jason is an unbelievable shredder with a real sense of humor. But he's about more than just playing fast. check out this quote- "This guy is technically gifted, a brilliant and seasoned songwriter, an unbelievable guitar shredder (liquid speed), and an impressive composer and arranger." Jason's MP3 site
SULTAN OF STRING - A instrumental shredder with roots in Asian/Oriental Metal. Great songs with a ton of emotion (soul). And a tone to die for. TERY SYREK - in your face, no time to breathe, extreme shredder. DENIS TAAFFE - a great player with strong compositions. Denis' MP3 site RON THAL - a shredder with a unique sound and style. ..a real innovator.. TIM THOMAS - A kickin' shredder with songs in both the rock and metal style. And seems to have both musical styles perfected. STEVE VAI OFFICIAL HOME PAGE - one of the rock/shred masters known worldwide.... JOEL WANASEK - An over the top metal/neoclassical shred demon. Joel released his first all instrumental CD at the age of 17 as part of the group Crystal Reign. He's releasing a CD with the metal band Dark Shift. And is working on his 1st solo release. Check out Joel's mp3.com site to hear a couple of songs from his upcoming solo CD.
NEIL ZAZA OFFICIAL SITE Neil is a white hot, in your face, don't run, no where to hide rock/shred guitarist. Neil takes rock style shred guitar to the limits and back. As a matter of fact I think Neil has set some of those limits. I've been a fan since the first time I heard Neil's music. Neil even includes some videos on his site so you can witness the man in action. (also amazing.) Check him out & see what I mean!..don't forget to check out Neil's MP3.com site for sounds & of course to buy his music. (thanks Kevin!...for the reminder)
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