List of heavy metal guitarists - Wikipedia
This is a list of heavy metal guitarists from the 1960s to the 2010s. Heavy metal guitar players use highly-amplified electric guitar playing [1] that is rooted in the guitar playing styles developed in 1960s-era blues rock and psychedelic rock. [2] Metal guitar playing uses a massive sound, characterized by highly amplified distortion ...
GUITAR WORLD's 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists Of All Time
Jan 23, 2004 · The March 2004 issue of Guitar World magazine includes a list of the 100 greatest heavy metal guitarists as selected by the magazine's staff.
Heavy metal's 25 most legendary guitarists - Yardbarker
Trying to narrow down the 25 greatest heavy metal guitarists in the history of the genre wasn't easy. But, we gave it a try, and had fun doing it. Here we go.
The 75 Best Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All Time - Loudwire
Jun 9, 2023 · So, after much debate, we present you with the Top 75 Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All Time. Counting down rock and metal's greatest guitar players. Gallery Credit: Loudwire Staff. 75.
10 Of The Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists Ever - Forbes
Aug 10, 2024 · The innovation, influence and musical legacy brought by each of these guitarists is arguably what’s made them the most formidable and iconic guitarists in the heavy metal genre.
The 100 greatest guitarists of all time - Guitar World
Jan 16, 2023 · Tony Iommi created metal from the ground up, taking rock and blues as raw materials, drawing a songwriting logic and atmosphere from early horror cinema, and writing some of the best riffs – and, ergo, the best songs – in metal history.
Lords of the riff: The greatest metal guitarists of all time
Dec 3, 2019 · Even though credit must be given to the drummers, bassists, singers and keyboard players who have contributed to metal’s development, it’s the electric guitar that represents the soul of heavy metal as a life-affirming musical force.
Top 10 Most Influential Metal Guitarists Ranked (2025)
Jul 11, 2024 · Who are the most influential greatest metal guitarists of all time? Find out in this ranking of the top 10 heavy metal guitarists that everyone should know!
15 Of The Most Famous Heavy Metal Guitar Players - Hello …
Sep 22, 2023 · These heavy metal guitarists are some of the most famous and influential in the genre. While they all have their own individual playing style and techniques that make them unique, they all share one thing: they excel on the guitar.
10 Best Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time - Amplified Anthems
May 5, 2024 · Since the 1970s, the world of heavy metal has witnessed hundreds of guitarists. Many bands like Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Metallica have contributed unforgettable guitar solos and lyrics to the heavy metal world.