Skolnick or Murphy?

[Epica]

So, which lead guitarist that has seen more than one album do you like the best?

I'm having a very hard time deciding on this one. Skolnick's solo work kicks ass, but James also does some truly stellar general lead work. It's a matter of what mood I'm in, I guess.

 

[FirstStrikeIsDeadly]

Both amazing guitarplayers... but I think Alex's work speaks to me more.

 

[stefan86]

Pretty hard to decide.
But i'll go with Skolnick.

 

[snickers]

definitely skolnick

 

[overkiller]

alex skolnick. murphy is a very good guitarist, but he can never beat skolnick

 

[Deadly Embrace]

Alex by light years.......................................

 

[hiddenlegions]

Don't even have to give it a second thought. MR ALEX SKOLNICK.

 

[MindInsane]

Alex by a mile!!!

 

[Dischord]

Alex in my mind is always best...even though Murphy played with my idol, Chuck Schuldiner!!!

 

[Ultimate_Symphony]

Skolnick.

 

[axslinger666]

It seems everyone has forgotten about Glen. I personally think Glen smoked all of the lead players performance-wise and also played alex's solo's the best.If you got a chance to see Glen play with the boys then you would know what im talking about, and for those of you that didnt you definetly missed out.Maybe find a bootleg or sumtn.Remember Glen was the first replacement for a reason so dont forget!

 

[hiddenlegions]

It seems everyone has forgotten about Glen. I personally think Glen smoked all of the lead players performance-wise and also played alex's solo's the best.If you got a chance to see Glen play with the boys then you would know what im talking about, and for those of you that didnt you definetly missed out.Maybe find a bootleg or sumtn.Remember Glen was the first replacement for a reason so dont forget!

I honestly see your point , Glenn was mainly a touring guitarist though. That's probably why he's not listed as much more than that. Plus , he didn't create music or solos the way Skolnick or Murphy did. However, I am kind of partial to him too and think you are dead on about him knowing Skolnick's solos to the tee. Everytime I saw him (which was every gig they played in the LA area) , he was dead on the money with Skolnick's solos. Plus he did a kick ass "solo" while the band took a break in the set. I have a few boots with him playing and he was great. He deserves some recognition and I think I just gave it to him now.

BTW

From what I remember reading about him in regards to staying with the band was that he wasn't that good at coming up with new riffs or music , and didn't gel writing-wise with Eric. That's just what I read , maybe DE or TL can clear that part up better than me ...

 

[axslinger666]

ya your right there was definetly some writing differences,however its pretty safe to say that eric and chuck write everthing anyways so i guess it really dont matter.Glen is still the best replacement they have had in my opinion.

 

[Lies and Perfidy]

I'm going to take the path of most resistance (I'm smart like that), and say Murphy. Alex is probably the bettter technical player, but I like James's style more. It's much heavier and more brutal...just more fun to listen to.

 

[MrMajs]

Both are awesome players but I like Mr Skolnick more.

 

[bloodfiredeath]

I assume that this poll is asking who was the better lead guitarist in Testament, in which I vote for Skolnick.

However, if I were to choose who I think is better overall, my vote goes to Murphy. His work in Death, Obituary, Cancer, and Disincarnate is simply brilliant.

 

[axslinger666]

you havent heard Forbidden I take it, definetly some brilliant shit! Probably a little more melodic and technical than Death,Obituary,etc definetly better lead players but i still love those bands as well.

 

[Lykorian]

Murphy.

 

[bloodfiredeath]

you havent heard Forbidden I take it, definetly some brilliant shit! Probably a little more melodic and technical than Death,Obituary,etc definetly better lead players but i still love those bands as well.

I don't know why you would jump to that conclusion. I definitely have heard Forbidden, and have all of their records.

 

[axslinger666]

Hey sorry i didnt mean to jump to conclusions i just think murphy is a over rated guitarist. I know ive been there on the inside.