Let's Not Forget Those Who Give "Shred" a Good Name
by Slaybag
I recently came across a blog written by the great guitarist, Alex Skolnick (Testament, Alex Skolnick Trio), in which he makes a case against the latest "shred" epidemic. It is a very well written piece and you can read it here:
http://www.guitarplayer.com/default.aspx?tabid=63&EntryId=5
< Side Note: Check out Alex Skolnick's jazz trio here: http://www.alexskolnick.com/store/. They are an amazing group. >
While I do agree with the timeless adage of "speed/technique is nothing without taste and musicality" (...my paraphrased version of the timeless adage anyway), maybe it's fun to tear it up just because you can. If anything, I think I'm more harsh on the "shredding", triggered double bass drumming which runs rampant in modern metal than on guitar wankery. At least there is some tonal variety with the six-string.
Anyway, the following gentleman are very, very far from relying purely on soulless musical skullduggery:
Tommy T. Baron
Guitarist of the mighty Swiss metal trio, Coroner, Tommy has a great melodic and compositional sense (in addition to some serious chops). I was introduced to the group and Tommy's soloing ability through Coroner's "Mental Vortex" (which is a killer album through and through).
This is the tune "Semtex Revolution". Dig Tommy's solo at 2:37
Check out the rest of the article here:
http://steelonbone.blogspot.com/2011/07/lets-not-forget-those-who-give-shred.html
by Slaybag
I recently came across a blog written by the great guitarist, Alex Skolnick (Testament, Alex Skolnick Trio), in which he makes a case against the latest "shred" epidemic. It is a very well written piece and you can read it here:
http://www.guitarplayer.com/default.aspx?tabid=63&EntryId=5
< Side Note: Check out Alex Skolnick's jazz trio here: http://www.alexskolnick.com/store/. They are an amazing group. >
While I do agree with the timeless adage of "speed/technique is nothing without taste and musicality" (...my paraphrased version of the timeless adage anyway), maybe it's fun to tear it up just because you can. If anything, I think I'm more harsh on the "shredding", triggered double bass drumming which runs rampant in modern metal than on guitar wankery. At least there is some tonal variety with the six-string.
Anyway, the following gentleman are very, very far from relying purely on soulless musical skullduggery:
Tommy T. Baron
Guitarist of the mighty Swiss metal trio, Coroner, Tommy has a great melodic and compositional sense (in addition to some serious chops). I was introduced to the group and Tommy's soloing ability through Coroner's "Mental Vortex" (which is a killer album through and through).
This is the tune "Semtex Revolution". Dig Tommy's solo at 2:37
Check out the rest of the article here:
http://steelonbone.blogspot.com/2011/07/lets-not-forget-those-who-give-shred.html
