This is what I think are the top 10 shredders of all time. If you are a fan of instrumental rock than these are must get albums.
1. Tony MacAlpine (Maximum Security)- This guy combines shred with neo-classical sound and is very melodic along with his shred. Definitely my favorite shredder
2. Yngwie Malmsteen (Rising Force)- Most popular of the neo-classical sound and made guitar playing into a show of how fast and how much vibrato you can play with.
3. Vinnie Moore (Time Odyssey)- Very similar to Tony MacAlpine but great as well. Morning Star is my favorite off of this cd.
4. Joe Satriani (Surfin' with the Alien)- Definitely very versatile with going anywhere from shred to legato. Mixes in some blues in his shred. My favorite song on here is Always with Me, Always With You.
5.Allan Holdsworth (I.O.U)- Very underground jazz-rock fusion. The Einstein of Electric Guitar.
6. Pantera (Cowboys From )- Dimebag Darrell though not thought of as a shredder definitely had his moments on the early Pantera cd's.
7. Ozzy Osbourne (Blizzard of Ozz) Randy Rhoads is definitely a guitar legend. Too many good shred songs. Should get this cd.
8. Van Halen (I)- Eruption definitely an awesome moment for Eddie Van Halen. He though later on wasn't shredding as much but on this cd he was at his best.
9. Eric Johnson (Ah Via Musicom) - Definitely more melodic shred. He is best known for his great guitar tone. Great cd and very original sounding. "Cliffs of Dover" is a must have song.
10. Al Dimeola (Elegant Gypsy)- The same says it all. Jazz-fusion with some Gypsy sound to it. One of the few to start shredding on an accoustic guitar. The best song for shred on here is "Mediterranean Sundance"
For those who download some of this tell me what you think? Also mention which ones should also be on that list.
There are some other shredders that should get honorable mentions. Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert (Racer X), Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Zak Wylde (Ozzy and Black Label Society), Gary Moore, Shawn Lane, and John Petrucci (Dream Theater). There are also many great guitar players that aren't shredders but I was more on the speed.
Last edited by mavsfan1000; 10-31-2006 at 04:05 PM.
Vai
Satch
Eddie
Petrucci
S R V
Johnson
John 5
Wylde
Perry
Darrell Abbott
missing paul gilbert and buckethead.
Jimi Hendrix???
Others will come along and name most of the guys I want mentioned...
But how come Prince never gets mentioned on lists like this? He's as good as guys like Satriani and Johnson. Better than Zak Wylde IMO.
Oh and Duane Eddy deserves an honorable mention if only because he invented the Rock guitarist...
James Burton too.
Jimi Hendrix
Alvin Lee
Vivian Campbell
Brad Gilbert
Steve Lukather
Steve Stevens
Alex lifeson
Tommy Bolin
Warren DiMartini?
Yeah there are some shredders that should get honorable mentions. Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert (Racer X), Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Zak Wylde (Ozzy and Black Label Society), Gary Moore, Shawn Lane, and John Petrucci (Dream Theater). There are also many great guitar players that aren't shredders but I was more on the speed.
Yngwie J. Freaking Malmsteen Rules!!!!!!!!!!!
Speed is seriously over-rated if that's all a guitarist has going for them. And it's no subs ute for talent and musical ability.
^ All the guys above couldn't lick the sweat off Stevie Ray's nuts, period. He was one of a kind and the best ever in IMO. Just thought I would throw that out there.
No one has said Tom Morello?!?!
The majority of what Vai, Petrucci and Satriani is go from say the 3rd to the 5th an octave up or octave down as fast as they possibly can and do it over and over ad nauseum. Its really akin to masturbation.
As for technical precision and dynamic play, no one compares to Chet Atkins although noone would call him a 'shredder.' Seeing that Johnson, who is closer to Kenny G than to shred, is listed I believe that his name bears mentioning.
I personally would rather listen to Hammet, Cantrell or Mascis than any of those three. Hendrix not being on some of these. lists is simply a travesty.
Vaughn was fabulous but he was really limited to his boogie shuffle and although great at that style I see him as limited.
Another great guitarist that needs mentioning is Frank Zappa. If you are a fan of guitar work go buy Shut Up and Play Yer Guitar. Simply an amazing collection of songs.
Well if playing 2 licks over and over again per song makes a great guitarist then I guess you have a point. Oh that and his effects gimmicks.
He must be good to name his kids Moon Unit, Dweezil, Ahmet Emuukha Rodan and Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen.
So he ate lots of acid....
Ric Emmett
Very versatile, with pretty good speed and clarity. Some of his jazz stuff post-Triumph is nice.
No one has said Tom Morello?!?!
There's a reason.
He's not that good...
I enjoy Tom Morello's effects and stuff but no way is he considered a shredder. Fits great for Rage though.
Agreed and that's why I concentrated the combination of speed with great sound. Otherwise Michael Angelo Batio would make the list. He has horrible tone and is a gimmick style.
Again...I repeat, Prince needs some run here.
You guys do know it's him playing guitar on all of his studio albums right(usually him playing all the instruments period)?
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