top 20 metal guitarists

faves (in no specific order): John Gallagher from Fetus, Paul Ryan from Origin, Bryssling from Spawn of Possession and Karl Sanders from Nile.

that's pretty much it for me. :/
 
^ I cannot believe you just asked that :lol: Phagist of course!

To add to Muhammad, I'd say Victor Smolski, Kiko Loureiro, Mattias IA Eklundh (not strictly metal but still) to name a few.
 
It's a valid word for a band or guitarist that utilizes self-indulgent displays of prowess in their music.
 
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lol.

While I think a few riffs of his are Metal, I just don't find him Metal. To me he is more Funk/Rock/Experimental.