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03/23/2006 6:42 am
I'm not a huge fan of shredders in general, but I've received so much exposure to them and their work, that I haven't been able to help but listen to them and form an opinion on some of them. Who's your favourite "super-shredder" (ie. people like Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai, John Petrucci, Michael Angelo Batio etc.)?

My personal favourite is Joe Satriani (and the guys from Dragonforce are kinda cool, as well :cool: ).
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03/23/2006 4:07 pm
Joe Satriani
Paul Gilbert
Steve Vai
John Petrucci
Jason Becker
Marty Friedman
Michael Romeo
Greg Howe
Tony MacAlpine

Yeah, that's probably my favorite shredders. I'd put Shawn Lane on there, but, honestly, I just don't see the appeal.
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03/23/2006 4:53 pm
If you consider Petrucci a shredder, I'd definately give him my vote and if you don't agree, watch this.
Ever heard anyone rip with more soul?
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03/23/2006 5:26 pm
Originally Posted by: ericthecableguyIf you consider Petrucci a shredder, I'd definately give him my vote and if you don't agree, watch this.
Ever heard anyone rip with more soul?


:cool: That was nice, much better than expected. Marty Friedman would've done a better job :p , but it was very good overall.
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03/23/2006 9:18 pm
Joe Satriani (though i really dont think he's a shredder)
Eddie Van Halen (not too much of a shredder)
Michael angelo Batio
Yngwie Malmsteen
Paul Gilbert
I am Comfortably Numb... :D

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My top three:
1.Alexi Lahio
2.Steve Vai
3.Yngwie Malmsteen
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03/24/2006 1:08 am
Originally Posted by: jiujitsu_jesus:cool: That was nice, much better than expected. Marty Friedman would've done a better job :p , but it was very good overall.


Pshh...ah you. *love tap to the shoulder*
Friedman you have done something ethnic over it probably. I have his cd 'scenes'. It's very good, but I think it kinda all sounds the same.
For life is quite absurd and death's the final word, You must always face the curtain with a bow
Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.
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My favorite shredder is Paul Gilbert cause shreds in the most contrast than what I do. And thats what I love.
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03/24/2006 10:24 pm
I think that Jason was the god on the electric guitar!
But he is not playing any more so my favorite guitar player is CHRIS IMPELLITTERI.




Why does anyone said something about him?
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03/25/2006 6:05 am
Originally Posted by: Evil teady bearI think that Jason was the god on the electric guitar!
But he is not playing any more so my favorite guitar player is CHRIS IMPELLITTERI.




Why does anyone said something about him?

Well, he's not that well known...in fact, all I know of him is his version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Great player, though.
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03/25/2006 4:37 pm
Originally Posted by: Jolly McJollysonWell, he's not that well known...in fact, all I know of him is his version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Great player, though.

true.

Its funny now IMPELLITTERI is a christian band and then he shreds so hard.
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03/26/2006 6:19 pm
Originally Posted by: alucard0941true.

Its funny now IMPELLITTERI is a christian band and then he shreds so hard.




What?
:)
How many satanic metal bands shreds now days. :D
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03/26/2006 7:37 pm
What about Brian Carroll?





AKA Buckethead :D


I like Satriani, Vai, Malmsteen, EvH, but as said before I don't think Satch, and EvH are shredders.
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03/26/2006 8:27 pm
Originally Posted by: Evil teady bearWhat?
:)
How many satanic metal bands shreds now days. :D

yea, no satanic bands shred, but its really big in the Death Metal scene these days.
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03/26/2006 8:59 pm
definitely paul gilbert... :cool:
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03/26/2006 11:04 pm
Originally Posted by: alucard0941yea, no satanic bands shred, but its really big in the Death Metal scene these days.

I think he was joking.
For life is quite absurd and death's the final word, You must always face the curtain with a bow
Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.
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03/27/2006 1:02 pm
I think that sometimes it is better to play something easier with a beautifull melody, than a billion tones with no meaning.


For example listen to Santana,Eric Clapton,Jimmy page,Tomy Iomy....

But stil I listen to some shreders who can combine the two of the particular playing skills.
That's what i call perfect shreding.
Jason Becker one's played like this and then he got immobile.:(
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03/27/2006 2:35 pm
Patty Larkin!!! Check it out. There are girl shredders in existence, they just don't get much promotion... I guess it's not marketable or ladylike to shred on guitar, soooo...
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03/27/2006 4:15 pm
SUPER SHREDDERS:

1) YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
2) PAUL GILBERT
3) STEVE VAI
4) JOHN PETRUCCI
5) ERIC JOHNSON
6) ALEXI LAIHO
7) CHRIS IMPELLITERRI
8) BUCKETHEAD
9) RUSTY FOOLEY :D
10) ALLAN HOLDSWORTH
11) FRANK GAMBALE
12) VAN HALEN & SATCH

I learned a lot from them..........
Speed, Melodic Control, Showmanship and Mastery = Total Package !!
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03/28/2006 5:00 pm
Yeah, what happened to Jason Becker was really sad.....he did not reach his full potential because of that disease.

If he can just play today, He MIGHT be the neoclassical shred king today!
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