Yeah - I've heard similar things about Bettencourt. My room-mate has the Extreme II album, and although I don't like this kind of music at all, she does and I am forced to listen to it every once in a while.

What I do respect about Nuno is his ability to write some of the most funky-ass riffs I've ever heard. I've always thought that a lead break will sound 10 times better with a good rhythm guitar foundation behind it. Whether he considers this or it just comes naturally to him, i don't know...he's definately good at it though.

Peace -
Damos