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The 75 Best Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All Time
Let the debate begin! The history of hard rock and metal is littered with blistering riffs delivered by incredible shredders providing memorable licks that just beg you to either pick up a guitar yourself or do your best air guitar if one isn't handy. But which guitarist is the best of all-time?
What makes for the greatest guitarist of all time? Is it the signature riffs you can't get out of your head? Is it the undeniable skill the axeman has that makes them the envy of all? Is it the influence they've given to the next generation? Is it the legacy they've created with years of hits and defining the sound of an era?
The short answer is all of the above.
READ MORE: The Top 66 Hard Rock + Metal Bassists of All Time
So, after much debate, we present you with the Top 75 Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All Time.
Top 75 Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All Time
Top 66 Rock + Metal Bassists of All Time
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