Originally Posted by: Jolly McJollysonI agree with the statement that Zakk's rhythm is ridiculously inferior. However, even the leads on "The System Has Failed" an album which, for the most part, I actually liked as far as guitar work is concerned, are not nearly as speedy and technical as "No More Tears" or ANY of the BLS stuff. Seriously, to say Mustaine has a better alternate picking approach than Wylde is like saying Joe Satriani has worse legato than George Harrison.

Wylde may be a technically superior player, but I just prefer to listen to Dave. Music maketh the musician, IMO; and not only do I prefer Dave's music to Zakk's, but I think he plays with more panache and feeling than Zakk does. Dave is not only a guitarist, but a composer; he cares about writing engaging, memorable music. Zakk is just an overgrown thirteen-year old with fast fingers; all he cares about is showing off and making money. In conclusion, I acknowledge that Zakk is the technically superior lead guitarist, but I think Dave is an all-round better musician.