Yngwie is a damn good shredder. He chooses not to be super fast, well because he knows it wont make him sound any better. Anyway, this guy puts it togeather so brilliantly. He gots so many kick ass sounds and melodies. Take his violin technique (easy but uses it in a brilliant way) Also, he is probably the best at using delay, that is just brilliant as well. Yes, Yngwie Malmsteen is a brilliant fellow.
Michael Angelo is good but if find no good melody. His songs seem like one big fat solo, and who wants that? For his over hand flopping, I dont see what is so special about flopping your hands around on the guitar neck. I hear nothing good come out of it so wtf.
Steve Vai sounds good but sometimes runs sour. He abuses the wha peddle.
Joe Satriani is a genius, but who wants to listen to a bunch of different styles on one cd( Kind of stupid )
Michael Romeo, havent heard much, but his intro for Smoke and Mirrors is pretty radical and awsome.
Pual Gilbert, if you love rock, he is a damn good rock shredder. And really good metal shredding too.