Marty Friedman-Tornado of Souls
Kirk Hammet-One
Jeff Hanneman and Kerry-King Angel of death
Chuck Schuldiner-Pull the Plug

I know that this is mainstream, but Mick Thompson's "Psychosocial" solo; the first half shows off his shredding skills, and the second half (helped by the rest of Slipknot) brings an emotional response to the listener. It's powerful and shows off his skill.

Cause We've Ended As Lovers - Jeff Beck.

Probably...,
Dave, Adrian, Janick - Dance of Death or Dave and Adrian in Powerslave.

There's probably a lot more, I just can't think of em' right now.

Favorite guitarist this decade for me has to be Jorn Viggo Lofstad in Pagan's Mind, Jorn and Beautiful Sin. If the PM solo in "Intermission" (also see "Shine Eternally" ) doesn't send chills your way, you are not human. Every album is full of epic guitar wizardry and atmospheric ass-kickery!

Also I really dig Arjen Lucassen in the Universal Migrator series.

Written by Aw Yiss on 28.07.2011 at 02:58
K. K. Downing - Hell Bent for Leather

The solo in "Hell Bent For Leather" is played by Glenn Tipton.