Originally Posted by: jiujitsu_jesusNaw, I think he's definitely underrated. Steve Vai gets all the kudos, but Petrucci owns Vai's butt in my opinion.

Who the **** underrates John Petrucci? There is no one on EARTH who would say Petrucci is anything less than a phenomenally talented player.

I dunno about owning Vai, though...Petrucci's legato and tapping certainly aren't quite on par with Steve Vai's level. Also, I'd say Vai has the edge in sweeping as well.