Twin Axe Attacks, best guitar 1-2 combo's

[FatesFan]

Here is a thread from 2009 based on the same topic just for reference ( although it was specifically 80's related )

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/458929-best-80s-guitar-duos.html

 

[AngraRULES]

Kiko Loureiro & Rafael Bittencourt - Angra

Michael Akerfeldt & Peter Lindgren - Opeth

 

[Jasonic]

That's true. Bastards is BY FAR the best Motorhead disc IMO. The presence of 2 guitars improved their sound. It's too bad it didn't last long enough and they came back to a power trio.

Motorhead's two guitar attack actually dates back to Orgasmatron......
(To get technical, it would be the studio recording of KILLED BY DEATH for the NO REMORSE compilation).

 

[Jasonic]

Bruce Franklin/Rick Wartell

Holy hell!!!!!!!!!
How the heck did this duo not come to my mind first and foremost.

This duo creates such a unique sound and heaviness that even Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield "tried" to copy their sound.

Just a fun little TROUBLE fact..........
One time when TROUBLE rolled through CA (may have even been headlining over Megadeth's first show ever), Kirk and James went on stage after their set to write down their amp settings to try to match their sound.

 

[modernwizardry]

You going to the Lizzy show?

I really want to go to this.

 

[modernwizardry]

The guitar players from Wishbone Ash

 

[nomisofsiman]

This thread begins and ends with Tipton and Downing.....'nuff said.

Ditto.

 

[Metaldrumz]

and if we go three guitars, Dave Hlubeck, Steve Holland, & Duane Roland from Molly Hatchet!

What no LEATHERWOLF?

 

[labrekk]

Holy hell!!!!!!!!!
How the heck did this duo not come to my mind first and foremost.

This duo creates such a unique sound and heaviness that even Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield "tried" to copy their sound.

Just a fun little TROUBLE fact..........
One time when TROUBLE rolled through CA (may have even been headlining over Megadeth's first show ever), Kirk and James went on stage after their set to write down their amp settings to try to match their sound.

It sucks so bad that the upcoming Trouble disc will most likely be ruined by the subpar vox of the actual "singer"...Such a shame...I can't understand what the guys in the band hear in him to keep him onboard...

 

[Metalmilitia2000]

This thread begins and ends with Tipton and Downing.....'nuff said.

+1

 

[zinescene]

Tipton and Downing
Murray and Smith
Aresti and Matheos

+1 on the Judas Priest and Iron Maiden choices. Scorpions combo was great as well.

 

[MysticX9]

Naturally I love Judas Priest, Scorpions, Queensryche and Iron Maiden but here are some of my other favorite tandems, with album examples:

Vicious Rumors - Mark McGee/Geoff Thorpe: DIGITAL DICTATOR
Leatherwolf - Carey Howe/Geoff Gayer: STREET READY
Thin Lizzy - John Sykes/Scott Gorham: THUNDER AND LIGHTNING
Racer X - Paul Gilbert/Bruce Bouillet: SECOND HEAT
Cacophony - Jason Becker/Marty Friedman: SPEED METAL SYMPHONY
Malice - Jay Reynolds/Mick Zane: LICENSE TO KILL
Riot - Mark Reale/Rick Ventura: FIRE DOWN UNDER
Accept - Wolf Hoffmann/Jorg Fischer: RESTLESS AND WILD
Saxon - Paul Quinn/Graham Oliver: WHEELS OF STEEL
Helloween - Michael Weikath/Kai Hansen: KEEPER OF THE 7 KEYS PART 2
Obsession - Bruce Vitale/Art Maco: METHODS OF MADNESS
Exodus - Gary Holt/Rick Hunolt: PLEASURES OF THE FLESH
Labyrinth - Olaf Thorsen/Andrea Cantarelli: RETURN TO HEAVEN DENIED
Evergrey - Tom Englund/Henrik Danhage: IN SEARCH OF TRUTH
Sinergy - Alexi Laiho/Roope Latvala: SUICIDE BY MY SIDE
Mors Principium Est - Jori Haukio/Jarkko Kokko: INHUMANITY
Arch Enemy - Michael Arnott/Chris Arnott: ANTHEMS OF REBELLION

I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch...

 

[Rick Pierpont]

WTF?!?!?!

No Michael Denner/Hank Shermann? (Mercyful Fate)
No Micheal Denner/Andy LaRocque? (King Diamond)
No Rick Pierpont/Matt Brookins? (Odin's Court)

Man, what is this world coming to?

 

[MysticX9]

WTF?!?!?!

No Michael Denner/Hank Shermann? (Mercyful Fate)
No Micheal Denner/Andy LaRocque? (King Diamond)
No Rick Pierpont/Matt Brookins? (Odin's Court)

Man, what is this world coming to?

I told you I was forgetting some!

 

[Rick Pierpont]

I told you I was forgetting some!

Can you tell I was a HUGE MF/KD fan back in the 80s?

 

[MysticX9]

Can you tell I was a HUGE MF/KD fan back in the 80s?

For sure, I really liked ABIGAIL and THEM from KD, great dual lead work...

 

[Rick Pierpont]

For sure, I really liked ABIGAIL and THEM from KD, great dual lead work...

Yes!! And I don't limit twin axe attacks to bands that have great guitar harmonies, but also to guitar teams that I love their different yet complimentary solo styles. It was always fun to pick out Murray vs. Smith, DeGarmo, vs. Wilton, and of course Denner vs. Shermann (and LaRocque).

 

[Rick Pierpont]

Oh yeah, I meant to mention Melissa and Don't Break the Oath - some GREAT guitar work there for sure!

 

[labrekk]

WTF?!?!?!

No Michael Denner/Hank Shermann? (Mercyful Fate)
No Micheal Denner/Andy LaRocque? (King Diamond)
No Rick Pierpont/Matt Brookins? (Odin's Court)

Man, what is this world coming to?

You're right, Denner/Shermann should have been on my list...

I don't know Odin's Court enough to put you guys on the list, unfortunately...

 

[Wayniac]

Naturally I love Judas Priest, Scorpions, Queensryche and Iron Maiden but here are some of my other favorite tandems, with album examples:

Vicious Rumors - Mark McGee/Geoff Thorpe: DIGITAL DICTATOR
Leatherwolf - Carey Howe/Geoff Gayer: STREET READY
Thin Lizzy - John Sykes/Scott Gorham: THUNDER AND LIGHTNING
Racer X - Paul Gilbert/Bruce Bouillet: SECOND HEAT
Cacophony - Jason Becker/Marty Friedman: SPEED METAL SYMPHONY
Malice - Jay Reynolds/Mick Zane: LICENSE TO KILL
Riot - Mark Reale/Rick Ventura: FIRE DOWN UNDER
Accept - Wolf Hoffmann/Jorg Fischer: RESTLESS AND WILD
Saxon - Paul Quinn/Graham Oliver: WHEELS OF STEEL
Helloween - Michael Weikath/Kai Hansen: KEEPER OF THE 7 KEYS PART 2
Obsession - Bruce Vitale/Art Maco: METHODS OF MADNESS
Exodus - Gary Holt/Rick Hunolt: PLEASURES OF THE FLESH
Labyrinth - Olaf Thorsen/Andrea Cantarelli: RETURN TO HEAVEN DENIED
Evergrey - Tom Englund/Henrik Danhage: IN SEARCH OF TRUTH
Sinergy - Alexi Laiho/Roope Latvala: SUICIDE BY MY SIDE
Mors Principium Est - Jori Haukio/Jarkko Kokko: INHUMANITY
Arch Enemy - Michael Arnott/Chris Arnott: ANTHEMS OF REBELLION

I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch...

Awesome list- plus the Angra, Fates and several others mentioned (good call on your stuff too Rick). One band that always seems to be under the twin guitar radar is Lizzy Borden. There is definitely some excellent work there, regardless of what you think of the image or lyrics!