Written by cold103 on 05.11.2009 at 21:29


Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon)

Under appreciated? I would even dare to say he is actually overrated.

Written by cold103 on 05.11.2009 at 21:29

My picks are:

Daniel Gildenlow (Pain of Salvation)
Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon)

I agree with Marcel. I think Arjen is a bit overrated, although I *do* enjoy most of his work. Also, Daniel Gildenlow is a master musician, but I's say that he isn't under appreciated at all. Anyone who appreciates prog usually seems to respect him and his work.

!T.O.O.H.!'s Petr Svoboda. his bass work on Order and Punishment is fucking LEGENDARY.

The guy I'm thinking of is SO underrated that I don't even know his name, or what band he's in.

Written by Konrad on 19.11.2009 at 03:02

The guy I'm thinking of is SO underrated that I don't even know his name, or what band he's in.

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 05.11.2009 at 22:28

Written by cold103 on 05.11.2009 at 21:29


Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon)

Under appreciated? I would even dare to say he is actually overrated.

I completely agree! How is Arjen under appreciated? I like Ayreon, I do. But his work is actually most of the times overrated.

Lanvall from edenbridge. imo he's the only person in any woman singer gothic/power band that does anything interesting, ever.

Written by prk on 14.01.2010 at 17:37

Lanvall from edenbridge. imo he's the only person in any woman singer gothic/power band that does anything interesting, ever.

can i quote your signature? of course i'm talking about Tuomas Holopainen from Nightwish, i don't listen to them anymore because i find them too cheesy, but that guy fucking knows his stuff.

anyway, when talking about stuff that happens outside of Germany(because in Germany he is actually almost overrated lol), my pick is Rolf Kasparek from Running Wild. to write such badass riffs(some of them are fucking tricky to play too like Port Royal), and sing some of the most glorious epic lyrics ever written, that guy is a fucking legend in my eyes. a terrible shame RW disbanded

Coming back to this thread after awhile:

I've come to realize that Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions, Electric Sun) and Alex Skolnick (Testament, Savatage, Alex Skolnick Trio, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) are probably a couple of the most under appreciated guitarists I can think of at the moment. They seem to understand guitar more than many "virtuosos" could even dream of.

I just think Justin Broadrick (Godflesh, Jesu, Grey Machine, etc.) knows what the fuck he's doing...a more "sludgy" Trent Reznor.

I'm tempted to say Luc Lemay here. Seriously, whenever people bring up the topic of "Great Metal Guitarists" how often does Mr. Lemay come up? Not often enough... This guy is not only very musically educated but does things to the guitar that most DM'ers these days can only dream of.

Written by tea[m]ster on 19.05.2010 at 03:29

I just think Justin Broadrick (Godflesh, Jesu, Grey Machine, etc.) knows what the fuck he's doing...a more "sludgy" Trent Reznor.

Very true, most people will have no idea who you are talking about.

Not a metal musician though but shaun morgan(seether) is a under appreciated musician.....

Written by Introspekrieg on 19.05.2010 at 03:47

Written by tea[m]ster on 19.05.2010 at 03:29

I just think Justin Broadrick (Godflesh, Jesu, Grey Machine, etc.) knows what the fuck he's doing...a more "sludgy" Trent Reznor.

Very true, most people will have no idea who you are talking about.

Thanks for the JK Broadrick plug Intro!

It amazes me that after 20+ years of making music, as the years go by, the music he releases feels fresh & new.

Written by Irritable Ted on 14.01.2010 at 16:35

Tuomas Holopainen, genius, overshadowed by the whole Annette/Tarja debate.

Absolutely agree

The most under appreciated musician would surely be someone i didn't hear of yet

but, among the ones i do know, ex-Vital Remains "Dave Suzuki" is.. the guy is one of the world's fastest drummers, and he's a fucking amazing lead guitarist, and he can scream like fuck too !!

^ Dave is a good one. Very talented at both guitar and drums.

I think Vorphlak just gets better with time. Samael has come a loooong way from the sounds started from. Granted, he's not the fastest drummer in the world or a sick ass lead guitarist necessarily but his ability to build the music is awsome!

I also think that Adrian Smith from Maiden should get more praise (I will think that forever though).

Written by Warman on 14.01.2010 at 16:40

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 05.11.2009 at 22:28

Written by cold103 on 05.11.2009 at 21:29


Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon)

Under appreciated? I would even dare to say he is actually overrated.

I completely agree! How is Arjen under appreciated? I like Ayreon, I do. But his work is actually most of the times overrated.

Keep in mind that user is from the US, that name isn't really big over here...well, in the grand scheme of things.

...Yes, he is overrated. Ayreon is about as fluffy un-metal as you can get.

I'd say... Erilyne of Raggradarh.

Written by tea[m]ster on 19.05.2010 at 21:50

Written by Introspekrieg on 19.05.2010 at 03:47

Written by tea[m]ster on 19.05.2010 at 03:29

I just think Justin Broadrick (Godflesh, Jesu, Grey Machine, etc.) knows what the fuck he's doing...a more "sludgy" Trent Reznor.

Very true, most people will have no idea who you are talking about.

Thanks for the JK Broadrick plug Intro!

It amazes me that after 20+ years of making music, as the years go by, the music he releases feels fresh & new.

Agreed, Justin Broadrick surely an underrated mastermind. Also I think Miika Tenkula (R.I.P.) the guitarist of Sentenced doesn't quite get enough praise perhaps.

Written by cold103 on 05.11.2009 at 21:29

My picks are:

Daniel Gildenlow (Pain of Salvation)
Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon)

Gildenlow no, Lucassen yes. POS bores me a bit, but Arjen is genius. And by that I mean that he aims targets that not only cannot be hit by others, but he hits targets that others don't even know exist.

Written by Irritable Ted on 14.01.2010 at 16:35

Tuomas Holopainen, genius, overshadowed by the whole Annette/Tarja debate.

I agree as well. It is pathetic, really. Vocals can only do so much in music...

Written by Guest on 11.07.2011 at 17:15

Written by cold103 on 05.11.2009 at 21:29

My picks are:

Daniel Gildenlow (Pain of Salvation)
Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon)

Gildenlow no, Lucassen yes. POS bores me a bit, but Arjen is genius. And by that I mean that he aims targets that not only cannot be hit by others, but he hits targets that others don't even know exist.

Don't agree, I think both are equally appreciated, but of course every man to his taste


I guess musicians playing with the well-known musical persons (such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Madonna etc.) or members of the bands who have one or two strongly pronounced creative leaders, musicians who stays through the long years in the shaddows of their frontmen and frontwomen deserve to be basic part of this discussion.

Written by Kratos on 26.10.2009 at 03:44

ICS Vortex, great bassist and fucking awesome voice and way underrated.

I do agree, Vortex is to some extent quite underrated. He has his fanbase, but in Dimmu Borgir he was overshadowed by the other pricks, I mean, guys, and that's the act most people know him (since DB managed to become such lovely MTV youth BM band). He's one of my top 5 vocalists and the only reason I enjoyed seeing DB live (they are one of the worst live metal acts I have ever seen) is when his part kicked in. Gosh, listening to Borknagar's Ocean's Rise or Arcturus's Hibernation Sickness Complete gives me the shivers.

Petri Lindroos, He does a good job in Ensiferum but people keeps pushing him down because of Jari...

Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka - Guitar, Decapitated
Mike Sifringer - Guitar, Destruction

Fred Durst lololololol.

But seriously now people, Phil Fasciana of Malevolent Creation and Jontho of Ragnarok. Phil has been the only member of Malevolent Creation to fearue on all of their albums, and continues to pump out great riffs, while Jontho is the only original member of Ragnarok left and an underrated drummer.

Ian Hill maby? He and KK started Judas priest but somehow he hasn't really got the attention like KK, Glen and Rob

Written by Guest on 18.09.2011 at 00:57

Fred Durst lololololol.

Close. Maybe Wes Borland.
Fred Durst apreciates himself enough so we don't have to.