Anyone else notice how little one hears a guitar solo anymore? The more popular the metal band, the even more infrequent the solo- hell Zach didnt have too many solos on the last Ozzy record.
Testament is another example, since Low, Testament uses far fewer, sometimes no solos per song. I know this is maybe because of the loss of Alex. Yet I have to say I love Testament since Low, and the heaviness- and lack of solos is a big reason.
How does everyone feel about this? I know I was tired of solos, and the many guitarists who used the solo to boost their ego. Especially just friends that never hit it big- I have to say I am glad not to hear their latest attempt at being Marty Friedman, or Ynqwie etc.
Testament is another example, since Low, Testament uses far fewer, sometimes no solos per song. I know this is maybe because of the loss of Alex. Yet I have to say I love Testament since Low, and the heaviness- and lack of solos is a big reason.
How does everyone feel about this? I know I was tired of solos, and the many guitarists who used the solo to boost their ego. Especially just friends that never hit it big- I have to say I am glad not to hear their latest attempt at being Marty Friedman, or Ynqwie etc.