Slash is much more consistent than Kirk Hammet. Look at the solo to "Seek and Destroy" it comes out of nowhere and basically represents everything guitar playing SHOULDN'T be. Just a random wankfest. Slash is much more tasteful, and, while recognizable, much less repetitive. Bottom line, Slash is a much better, more tasteful guitarist than Kirk ever was or can be. I don't know why I bother participating in these "______ vs. ______" threads.