Hats off to Joel Stroezel

[Harry Hughes]

Did Wichers do the solo in 'Stabbing the Drama' title track? That's the only reason aside from the production I ever listen to that record.

As far as vibrato, the 3 guys that inspired me most there are Malmsteen, Akerfeldt and Loomis. All 3 have godly vibratos in their own right.

Akerfeldt never gets enough credit for his lead playing IMO.
He's probably in my top 10 of best lead guitarists of all time. He may not have hyper crazy shred chops like Malmsteen or Vai, but the man is among one of the more expressive guitarists out there with his leads. I confess to stealing some of his phrasing style in my own playing too, his phrasing always blows me away.

 

[Dylan S]

As far as vibrato, the 3 guys that inspired me most there are Malmsteen, Akerfeldt and Loomis. All 3 have godly vibratos in their own right.

Yes, yes, oh god YES!

Check out Loomis here...



I have to say that I think James Murphy has one of my favourite vibratos, as well as Zakk Wylde (off the rails a bit now but great vibrato still), George Lynch and Richie Kotzen.

 

[J the TyranT]

Good thread. Tired of shred wankery being the big deal again... uggggghhh

 

[Rob Logic]

Anyways I've always been of the belief that vibrato is 100% of what makes a guitarist badass....who cares how fast you can shred if you can't make it sound awesome? guitarists are so misguided these days...

Lol. I lump guitarist in that same boat. Vibrato is key. You either sound like a man or a girl depending on how you do it.

 

[Ermz]

One of the biggest crimes against nature is the surge in bedroom guitarists on YouTube who blaze through those scales but then get to a point where they hold a note longer than a second and it sounds like a cascade of catfucking.

But then, Shred Durst said it much better than I ever could: [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6NdmvdsIpk&feature=related[/ame]

 

[Harry Hughes]

I've spoke to John (AKA Doug Steele, also AKA Shred Durst) on msn quite a few times before.
Ridiculously humble man and just larger than life personality, doesn't take himself too seriously, but always take his instrument as a device for music quite seriously.
In a sea of shredders who jerk off on their own faces because they believe they are god's gift to the guitar world and take themselves way too seriously, guys like John who can bring humor, character and life to shred guitar are worth their weight in gold.

 

[iamandy]

Doug Steele is a legend

 

[Ermz]

Yeah, he lives in the outer 'burbs here in Melb doesn't he? He's been in some bands that have gigged around these parts. The ex lead guitarist of Eye of the Enemy used to take lessons off him too. Said he was a great player but not much of a teacher, haha.

 

[Harry Hughes]

He works several jobs these days he told me, doesn't just teach guitar. He charges 70 dollars per hour IIRC, which is a lot considering the usual going rate for guitar teachers is 45-50 an hour, so imagine he couldn't exactly be a bad teacher.
Not sure if he lives in the outer burbs though, he used to do the Guitar Fight club thing and I'm quite sure that's an inner burbs thing.
Although they say "Doesn't matter how well you can play, just come along" because until this year I pretty much sucked too much at guitar I never went to any of them and didn't want to outright embarrass myself in front of someone as amazing as John
If they start holding them again, I'd probably go, now that my vibrato has progressed beyond a Kirk Hammett level to something at least listenable, would be a good chance to finally meet John in person.

 

[Fragle]

thou shalt not forget the loom! jeff loomis, that is! that guy is a MONSTER - although the vid posted above isn't exactly a fave of mine

 

[John_C]

Yes, yes, oh god YES!

Check out Loomis here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwZNcP0iADQ

I have to say that I think James Murphy has one of my favourite vibratos, as well as Zakk Wylde (off the rails a bit now but great vibrato still), George Lynch and Richie Kotzen.

I love that video, very expressive player that i've never really fully appreciated before. Interesting and quick but knows when one note would be better than a thousand

 

[Exocaster]

Akerfeldt never gets enough credit for his lead playing IMO.
He's probably in my top 10 of best lead guitarists of all time. He may not have hyper crazy shred chops like Malmsteen or Vai, but the man is among one of the more expressive guitarists out there with his leads. I confess to stealing some of his phrasing style in my own playing too, his phrasing always blows me away.

Akerfeldt's phrasing and vibrato are phenomenal. Stylistically, he's totally a classic rock guy playing metal- he makes me think of Gilmour-meets-Blackmore lead-wise, but it gives him a unique voice on the instrument in context, and one that suits the band perfectly. His lead tones have a fair bit less gain than most, and he gets more subtlety with pick attack and whatnot out of that- very fitting for his particular style. The subtleties and nuances of Opeth's work have always been a huge part of the appeal for me.

 

[Metaltastic]

Yes, yes, oh god YES!

Check out Loomis here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwZNcP0iADQ

I have to say that I think James Murphy has one of my favourite vibratos, as well as Zakk Wylde (off the rails a bit now but great vibrato still), George Lynch and Richie Kotzen.

A hell of a player, and I love Nevermore, but god I hate neoclassical

 

[Chryst Krispies]

but god I hate neoclassical

Blasphemy!

 

[slashvanyoung]

Loomis' playing is such a great tribute to the king, Jason Becker.

 

[Harry Hughes]

He might play a lot of that diminished stuff, but neo-classical?
Well not really, especially when compared to Malmsteen, Joe Stump or Vinnie Moore, Jeff's solo album was more instrumental metal with a neo-classical edge, rather than a full blown neo-classical affair.

 

[Metaltastic]

I wouldn't know, I haven't listened to it, but just because it's not as neoclassical as those doesn't mean it's an all-or-nothing term (and I think it's safe to say that even the slightest bit is enough to trigger my gag reflex ) I've honestly never liked the guys solo'ing, I find him way too wank-y, but his riffs and "lead breaks" (River Dragon has Come, Born, Final Product) DEFINITELY make up for it

 

[t-rave]

absolutely amazing control, and vibrato!!!!


[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qua_N3O03CI&feature=related[/ame]

 

[Chryst Krispies]

Chris Poland fucking SHREDSSSS.

 

[Rob Logic]

Loomis' playing is such a great tribute to the king, Jason Becker.

True