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50 Greatest Metal Guitarists (1-25)This list of 'Metal Guitarists' was compiled considering: originality, influence in the metal world, creativity, and technical skill.
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Artist |
Associated acts |
| 1 |
Tony Iommi |
Black Sabbath |
| 2 |
Yngwie Malmsteen |
Solo |
| 3 |
Randy Rhoads |
Ozzy, Quiet Riot |
| 4 |
Ritchie Blackmore |
Deep Purple, Rainbow |
| 5 |
Steve Vai |
Dave Lee Roth, Solo, Whitesnake |
| 6 |
Michael Schenker |
MSG, UFO, Scorpions |
| 7 |
Marty Friedman |
Megadeth, Cacophony, Solo |
| 8 |
Uli John Roth |
Scorpions, Solo |
| 9 |
Adrian Smith |
Iron Maiden, Dickinson, Psycho Motel, A.S.A.P., Urchin |
| 10 |
Glenn Tipton |
Judas Priest, Solo |
| 11 |
Dave Murray |
Iron Maiden |
| 12 |
Dimebag Darrell |
Pantera, Damageplan |
| 13 |
Chuck Schuldiner |
Death, Control Denied |
| 14 |
Dave Mustaine |
Megadeth |
| 15 |
Kirk Hammett |
Metallica |
| 16 |
Paul Gilbert |
Mr. Big, Racer X |
| 17 |
George Lynch |
Dokken, Lynch Mob, Solo |
| 18 |
Alex Skolnick |
Testament, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Savatage |
| 19 |
Jason Becker |
Dave Lee Roth, Cacophony |
| 20 |
John Petrucci |
Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Exp |
| 21 |
Tony MacAlpine |
Solo, Planet X, Ring of Fire |
| 22 |
Vinnie Moore |
Solo, Alice Cooper, UFO |
| 23 |
Andy LaRocque |
King Diamond, Death |
| 24 |
K.K. Downing |
Judas Priest |
| 25 |
James Hetfield |
Metallica |
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