Top 10 Guitarists in Rock/Metal

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This is a 10 list of some of the best guitarists in the world of Rock and Metal. Do you agree with my list?
This list is based on catchiness and complexity with a Spotlight Riff.
Thanks!

Place 10

Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin)
Spotlight Riff: Heartbreaker

I used to think he was overrated, but this guy has some SERIOUS licks!

Place 9

Slash (Guns n’ Roses)
Spotlight Riff: Welcome to the Jungle

Slash is one of my personal biggest influences. He was a forming member but around 1994 left the band. He rejoined in 2015.

Place 8

Brian May (Queen)
Spotlight Riff (Solo): Killer Queen

Brian May has been the guitarist for Queen ever since the band was formed. He has also gotten a degree in astrophysics and still writes memorable solos today.

Place 7

Jimi Hendrix (The Jimi Hendrix Experience)
Spotlight Riff: Purple Haze

I know I will get a lot of flak for this one, but in my opinion Hendrix has more complex and less groovy riffs than most... though he still did make it to the Top 10

Place 6

James Hetfield (Metallica)
Spotlight Riff: Battery

If we were talking top 10 frontmen... Jaymz would definitely be in the top 3... but his guitar skills aren’t quite overwhelming. (This is coming from a HUGE Metallica fan)

Place 5

Angus Young (AC/DC)
Spotlight Riff: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

Angus “without the G” Young is the guitarist for hard rock band ACDC has some good chops... especially on the early albums.

Place 4

Kirk Hammett (Metallica)
Spotlight Solo: Eye of the Beholder

He has created some of the most memerable solos in the history of Metal... so I knight thee Number 4!

Place 3

Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen)
Spotlight Riff: Unchained

EVH is part of the band that has sold out stadiums and venues and festivals alike for more than thirty years, so it would seem appropriate to deem him 3rd. Oh, and Eruption. that's kinda cool too, though I can better that😏

Place 2

Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)
Spotlight Riff: Killing is my Business... And Business is Good!

The spotlight riff was hard to decide, but this great guitarist has no better riff... though they’re all cool!

Place 1

Dimebag Darrell Abbott (PanterA)
Spotlight Riff: Cowboys From Hell

BRUH. Was my initial reaction to the greatest guitarist ever.
Domination too.