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Marty Friedman
154,692 listeners
Marty Friedman (born December 8, 1962 in Washington, D.C.) has become recognized worldwide as a guitarist and composer of consummate skill … read moreMarty Friedman (born December 8, 1962 in Washington, D.C.) has become recognized worldwide as a guitarist and composer of consummate skill and a style of playing that is instantly recognizable as uniquely his. Marty is a self-taught guit… read moreMarty Friedman (born December 8, 1962 in Washington, D.C.) has become recognized worldwide as a guitarist and composer of consummate skill and a style of playing that is instantly recognizable as uniquely his. Marty is a self-taught guitarist famous for his natural improvisation abilities and for… read more -
Vinnie Moore
62,467 listeners
Vinnie Moore plays melodic instrumental rock. He began to play the guitar at the age of 12 and joined his first band 3 years later. Since 2… read moreVinnie Moore plays melodic instrumental rock. He began to play the guitar at the age of 12 and joined his first band 3 years later. Since 2003, he has played guitar for the British hard rock band UFO. Along with Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony Ma… read moreVinnie Moore plays melodic instrumental rock. He began to play the guitar at the age of 12 and joined his first band 3 years later. Since 2003, he has played guitar for the British hard rock band UFO. Along with Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony MacAlpine, and others, Moore is often cited as one of the grea… read more -
Cacophony
76,121 listeners
There are several artists with this name: 1) Cacophony is a United States neoclassical speed metal/shred band formed in 1986 by guitarists … read moreThere are several artists with this name: 1) Cacophony is a United States neoclassical speed metal/shred band formed in 1986 by guitarists Marty Friedman and Jason Becker. The band also featured Atma Anur on drums and Peter Marrino on vo… read moreThere are several artists with this name: 1) Cacophony is a United States neoclassical speed metal/shred band formed in 1986 by guitarists Marty Friedman and Jason Becker. The band also featured Atma Anur on drums and Peter Marrino on vocals, although the main focus of their music was the guitars… read more -
Yngwie Malmsteen
453,238 listeners
Yngwie Johann Malmsteen (born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck, June 30, 1963) is a virtuoso guitarist / neo-classical metal artist from Sweden … read moreYngwie Johann Malmsteen (born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck, June 30, 1963) is a virtuoso guitarist / neo-classical metal artist from Sweden who achieved widespread acclaim in the 1980s for his technical proficiency and fusion of classical… read moreYngwie Johann Malmsteen (born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck, June 30, 1963) is a virtuoso guitarist / neo-classical metal artist from Sweden who achieved widespread acclaim in the 1980s for his technical proficiency and fusion of classical music elements with heavy rock guitar. He has released musi… read more -
Andy Timmons
105,440 listeners
Andy Timmons is an inventive and well recognized guitar virtuoso who is signed to Steve Vai's Favored Nations label. Timmons has also … read moreAndy Timmons is an inventive and well recognized guitar virtuoso who is signed to Steve Vai's Favored Nations label. Timmons has also played with guitar heroes such as Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, Mike Stern, and with drummer Simon Ph… read moreAndy Timmons is an inventive and well recognized guitar virtuoso who is signed to Steve Vai's Favored Nations label. Timmons has also played with guitar heroes such as Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, Mike Stern, and with drummer Simon Phillips as a session guitarist. He fulfilled a life-time drea… read more -
Racer X
100,263 listeners
Racer X was an American heavy metal band formed in 1984 in Los Angeles, California. The group has gone through a hiatus, and a few lineup c… read moreRacer X was an American heavy metal band formed in 1984 in Los Angeles, California. The group has gone through a hiatus, and a few lineup changes with bassist Juan Alderete and vocalist Jeff Martin being the sole constant members. The ba… read moreRacer X was an American heavy metal band formed in 1984 in Los Angeles, California. The group has gone through a hiatus, and a few lineup changes with bassist Juan Alderete and vocalist Jeff Martin being the sole constant members. The band is signed to Shrapnel Records. Guitarist Paul Gilbert fir… read more -
Paul Gilbert
132,673 listeners
Paul Gilbert is well known for his highly-acclaimed technical guitar work with Racer X and Mr. Big . After he parted ways with Mr. Big in 1996, Paul pursued his career as a solo guitarist and has evolved into a successful solo artist/singer/songwriter. Gilbert composes music in a wide variety of… read more -
Tony MacAlpine
68,806 listeners
Tony MacAlpine (born August 29, 1960 in Springfield, Massachusetts) is a guitar and keyboard virtuoso who came on to the neo classical/shre… read moreTony MacAlpine (born August 29, 1960 in Springfield, Massachusetts) is a guitar and keyboard virtuoso who came on to the neo classical/shred scene in the mid 80s. He later experimented with jazz rock fusion and combined it with his class… read moreTony MacAlpine (born August 29, 1960 in Springfield, Massachusetts) is a guitar and keyboard virtuoso who came on to the neo classical/shred scene in the mid 80s. He later experimented with jazz rock fusion and combined it with his classical training, as can be heard on Chromaticity (2001). He ha… read more -
Joe Stump
38,586 listeners
Joe Stump (born September 18, 1960) is an American guitarist and composer. He is currently playing for the bands Exorcism, Raven Lord, Holy… read moreJoe Stump (born September 18, 1960) is an American guitarist and composer. He is currently playing for the bands Exorcism, Raven Lord, HolyHell, Alcatrazz and his solo project. Stump plays in a style original to Yngwie Malmsteen and has … read moreJoe Stump (born September 18, 1960) is an American guitarist and composer. He is currently playing for the bands Exorcism, Raven Lord, HolyHell, Alcatrazz and his solo project. Stump plays in a style original to Yngwie Malmsteen and has released albums with his band, Reign of Terror, as well as w… read more -
Michael Angelo Batio
64,610 listeners
Michael Angelo Batio (/ˈbeɪtioʊ/), also known as Michael Angelo, Mike Batio or MAB, is an American heavy metal guitarist and columnist from… read moreMichael Angelo Batio (/ˈbeɪtioʊ/), also known as Michael Angelo, Mike Batio or MAB, is an American heavy metal guitarist and columnist from Chicago, Illinois. He was the lead guitarist for the Los Angeles-based glam metal band Nitro in t… read moreMichael Angelo Batio (/ˈbeɪtioʊ/), also known as Michael Angelo, Mike Batio or MAB, is an American heavy metal guitarist and columnist from Chicago, Illinois. He was the lead guitarist for the Los Angeles-based glam metal band Nitro in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is currently serving as th… read more