Top Ten Young Metal Guitarists

I guess this isn't titled "most talented young guitarists" which is lucky too. He most certainly doesn't have the speed of Michael angelo batio... although I agree with the "melody of slash" (then again it doesn't compare to the melody of batio. ) not that batio is the fastest or most talented metal guitarist either.

So far the only valid reason for having him here by anyone is that he inspired them personally... or that he plays in their favourite band? Then again... look at the rest of the artists on this list... the majority of them aren't metal (synyster gates isn't really A metal musician either BUT unlike A lot of people on this list... At least his first couple of records were related to metal. )

As I said there could be worse things at the top of the list and this isn't "most talented" so I guess his place on the top of the list makes sense as it's all completely subjective... I just think the reason are ridiculous.

The theory behind his music is great. It seems to all have a complete purpose in the song, every single little motif or riff. There is a reason why he has been rewarded with a custom guitar and amp. What makes his music so great is that he doesn't lose in melody by adding speed. He specifically focuses that the melody is there and still the most important part of the riff/solo rather than speed. No one cares about speed, we know you can play fast but can you write like a musician?

Syn was the influence that got me started playing guitar, and A7X has been my favorite band since I discovered them years ago. He uniquely incorporates classical, jazz, and blues styles into his metal playing and solos--which are both intricate and monstrous at the same time--and this combination of speed and creativity with Syn's song and solo-writing ability is what makes him the best young metal guitarist today. In my opinion!

Synyster Gates is the best guitarist, only hear his guitar solos and the reaction will be so emotion! Synyster Gates and Papa Gates are my inspiration to want play guitar, because it's amazing the way that you can express your feelings through music, love, inspiration! So Synyster is the best, and I support him and the band ever because they save a lot of lives to fell in suicide or whatever so I love A7X

Alexi is very technically gifted, his guitar work is superb especially on early albums. On top he can play it all live with vocals on top which is pretty insane. In regards to syn (don't shoot me fans) but I think more people buy into his whole style and look, yes he looks the part but there are so so many better guitarist out there. Yes syn does sweep but their all standard shapes, nothing new.

So sad Alexi was born in the who cares about guitarist generation. Outside of hardcore fans and people in the business no one cares. You can thank Nirvana for that. I hope someday Alexi will stop growling and shred more. Truly a rock star in a rap world. So sad.

He is talented as synyster gates, In fact he is better than syn. He is amazing guitar player even kirk hammet says that he is outstanding guitar player. I think he is more creative and faster than synyster gates.

I'm a huge fan of Syn gates but Alexi is probably the best guitarist in the world he plays all his amazing riffs while singing as well and his solos are just unbelievable

His solo work was really impressive. It has a brutal sound but a classic style for some parts. His solos are so impressive, he economy picks, sweeps, alternate picks and everything. I didn't like nevermore too much but his solo stuff is great

This guy is now considered old school. I can't say anything that hasn't already been said about this mad genius except he was born in the wrong year like all the other greats on this list. Excluding JR who sucks big time.

He is the greatest guitarist to ever live! Not exactly young anymore as he is in his 40's now, but he could smoke any single one of the dudes on here. That simple. Listen to Miles of Machines.

well I really like his guitar playing plus that ozzy would't choose a guy with poor skills... and I think that ozzy knows best;)

Not as good as Randy, but I guess he fits with Ozzy. I don't know why Randy isn't on here though

Burning Earth is brilliant

Matt Heafy is defiantly an amazing Rhythm Guitarist. Matt Heafy's riffs always lay into the beat. Very technical and very unique guitarist. While everyone else is trying to rip into Sinister Gates they play two different styles of music and two different styles of guitar. Matt Heafy holds his ground with the best of rhythm guitarists.

If this guy were a jam donut... He'd be a good jam donut. With extra JAM, because this mofo makes syn look like a little girl picking it up for the first time. Not to mention he's in a real, respectable band.

Singing and playing guitar is a tough thing to do.. Playing how Matt plays and singing along is nearly impossible. Love him

An underrated guitarist. Synyster's good, but in terms of awesome rhythms singing and great solos, Matt Heafy's the bomb.