Quote from: Trev on January 28, 2025, 11:15:26 PMJust a shame [Loomis] wasted so much time in Arch Enemy

And then Phil Tougas from First Fragment/Void Ceremony/Chthe'ilist

Yeah, Loomis' stint with Arch Enemy is a downer for sure. Totally agree on Tougas, absolutely class player.

And since Mike from Yob has been mentioned, Okoi deserves a shout for his absolutely unique technique.


I'm not a fan of widdlers, most of my favourites are lads who can wring strange sounds from their guitar.

My favourites in no particular order:

Ron Asheton, Tony Iommi, Trey Azagthoth, Geordie Walker, Tony "Bones" Roberts, Bill Steer, Duane Denison, James Murphy

I think Satyr's riffcraft on the first couple of Satyricon records is second to none.

Not for technicality, but for riffs and tone I'd go with Victor Griffen



Gaz Jennings is a good shout for his work on Forest of Equilibrium alone.

Andrew Craighean's early work remains unsurpassed too.

Dude from Skepticism obviously.

Dude from Thergothon obviously.

Euronymous obviously.

Varg obviously.

#23 January 30, 2025, 05:19:32 AM Last Edit: January 30, 2025, 05:24:16 AM by Mithrandir
Chuck Schuldinder was huge for me growing up

Malmsteen is my favourite wanker guitarist

Hoffman bros for their pure knucklehead satanic mania

And obviously Adrian Smith/Dave Murray

in terms of black metal snorre ruchs playing and song writing influence cannot overstated. also blasphemer, amazing song writer and player, pretty much saved Mayhem


#26 January 30, 2025, 06:24:41 PM Last Edit: January 30, 2025, 06:28:35 PM by Mooncat
Dimebag and Friedman for metal, Nuno Bettencourt and Danny Gatton for virtuoso stuff, Johnny Marr and Prince for rhythm playing, Gary Moore and Rory Gallagher for hometown heroes.

Special shoutout to Bob Mould/D. Boon/Curt Kirkwood for rewriting the book on alternative music in the 80s.

Quote from: Mooncat on January 30, 2025, 06:24:41 PMDimebag and Friedman for metal, Nuno Bettencourt and Danny Gatton for virtuoso stuff, Johnny Marr and Prince for rhythm playing, Gary Moore and Rory Gallagher for hometown heroes.

Special shoutout to Bob Mould/D. Boon/Curt Kirkwood for rewriting the book on alternative music in the 80s.

Yes, saw Bob Mould play solo on his last tour here and I was honestly blown away with his playing, somewhat unexpectedly. Just him and the guitar so no bulshitting/hiding involved!

I feel like Billy Corgan gets seriously overlooked as well as probably one of the best ever. Always respected but I haven't seen him come up as often as he probably should.

Always thought Alex Lifeson gets pretty overlooked, Geddy and Peart always seemed to sweep up the accolades in Rush, but he's such a tasteful player

Quote from: Trev on January 30, 2025, 07:13:49 PMAlways thought Alex Lifeson gets pretty overlooked, Geddy and Peart always seemed to sweep up the accolades in Rush, but he's such a tasteful player

Think he likes the lads getting all the praise in fairness. He's great.


As I was on a bit of the newer guitar heroes earlier. Dave Davidson from Revelation and Brandon Ellis From Black Dahlia Murder. Absolute shredders the pair of 'em.