this is a pretty confusing topic , half of the guitarists you have on here are not metal guitarists, and is this best rythym or lead , hmmmm im really confused , rhandy rhoads wasnt even a heavy metal guitar player, so for best metal rythym guitar players would have to be

1. Dimebag
2. James Hetfeild
3. Zakk Wylde
4. Dude from Fear Factory i think his name is dino or something

and for best metal lead guitar player
1. Zakk Wylde by far one of the best guitar players in any style of music
2. Kirk Hammett
3. Dimebag
peace