Yeah, I haven't heard any new guitarist "shred" in quite a while. I think the fascination may have worn off or something. I wanted to shred soooo bad when I was 14 or 15.
By 18 I could. And then I lost the thrill in it. Quit practicing at break neck speed and never went back to it.
Now I'm just a slow ass 30 something who is searching for the perfect guitar tone.

I dont know which is more pathetic really.
I should just shut the hell up and play.