“No More Tears”Ozzy Osbourne, No More Tears [Epic, 1991]Zakk WyldeLes Paul CustomA dramatic masterpiece, Zakk Wylde’s solo builds from a grand, sweeping melody to an overwhelming climax where notes become a shape-shifting blur. Although Wylde’s debut on No Rest for the Wicked was impressive, with this solo he finally proved to the doubters that he deserved to take the spot in Ozzy’s band previously reserved for Randy Rhoads and Jake E. Lee. Check out the video.
“The Freezing Moon”Mayhem, De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas [Century Media, 1994]EuronymousLes Paul StandardOne of the founding forefathers of Norwegian black metal, Mayhem guitarist Euronymous rarely played solos, but when he did they were scorchers. His modal playing on “The Freezing Moon” drives the creepy, violent mood of this song over the top, cutting through the molten lava riff like Satan’s razor-sharp pitchfork.
“Artifacts of the Black Rain”In Flames, Jester Race [Nuclear Blast, 1995]Jesper Strömblad, Björn GelotteExplorer (Strömblad), Les Paul Custom (Gelotte)As far as guitar solos go, In Flames’ Jester Race is an embarrassment of riches (“December Flower” is a corker). But the ne plus ultra is “Artifacts of the Black Rain,” which, with its sweet dual-Gibson harmonies, harkens back to the days of Thin Lizzy. A hypnotically melodic solo that still shreds like an industrial-strength document destroyer at the Pentagon. Check out the video.
“Dante’s Inferno”Iced Earth, Burnt Offerings [Century Media, 1995]Randall ShawverLes Paul StandardIt’s a crime that Iced Earth guitarist Randall Shawver never achieved the hero status that many of his peers enjoyed, as he can rip it up with the best of them. On “Dante’s Inferno,” Shawver spins a dizzying crescendo of triplet pull-offs and whacked-out atonal harmonies that combine technique and vision few guitarists have come within spitting distance of.
“The Wake of Magellan”Savatage, The Wake of Magellan [Atlantic, 1998]Al PitrelliLes Paul StandardThis operatic prog-metal epic about the Maersk Dubai incident may not be as extreme or hard-hitting as other songs on this list, but it offers listeners who prefer music and lyrics with a little more grandiosity an alternative to standard-issue metal fare. The dazzling dynamics, unique melodicism, and fastball technique of Al Pitrelli’s solo proves why he became Dave Mustaine’s sidekick in Megadeth shortly after this album’s release.
“Shadow on the Sun”Audioslave, Audioslave [Epic, 2002]Tom MorelloLes Paul StandardTom Morello became famous for his DJ-like sound-effect laden solos with Rage Against the Machine, so it came as a welcome surprise to hear him stretch out on this melodic Les Paul solo on Audioslave’s debut album. Here, Morello flaunts chops and tasteful technique that he rarely hinted at before. Mixed with his trademark, off-kilter harmonized pitch shifting effects, it’s a compelling ride. Check out the video.
“Nottingham Lace”Buckethead, Enter the Chicken [Serjical Strike, 2005]BucketheadLes Paul CustomBuckethead earned acclaim for his warp-speed playing (heard to magnificent effect on his Cobrastrike albums), but his outré persona, complete with slasher-picture mask and the KFC bucket he donned as a hat at times threatened to overshadow his skills. Which is a shame, for he is an extremely versatile guitarist who has performed with a surprisingly diverse assortment of musicians (Bootsy Collins? Guns N’ Roses?? Viggo Mortensen???). On “Nottingham Lace,” he spans everything from bluesy, Hendrix-inspired jams to bizarre, computer-overload blasts—with a good amount of his lightning-fast, four-fingered shred figures thrown in for good measure. Jarring and beautiful. And check out his gorgeous customized white Les Paul in the video.
“Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr”Trivium, Ascendancy [Roadrunner, 2005]Matt Heafy, Corey BeaulieuLes Paul Custom (Heafy)Naysayers claim that Trivium is just another upstart Metallica knockoff, but Hetfield and Hammett never locked horns like Heafy and Beaulieu do on this solo. Heafy is out of the gate with a stunning display of tone, technique, and taste, and then Beaulieu grabs the baton and kicks out the jams, leading to a harmonized surge of six-string insanity. Check out the video.
“Jambi”Tool, 10,000 Days [Volcano/Tool Dissectional, 2006]Adam JonesLes Paul CustomTool’s post-modern guitar anti-hero Adam Jones may not shred like the other players on this list, but few guitarists can match his ability to send a song to points heretofore unknown with a few perfectly placed notes and textural embellishments. Here he runs his Les Paul Custom through a talk box to craft an emotionally wrenching solo that sounds downright wicked and twisted. Jones rarely plays solos, but when he does he makes everybody stand up and take notice.
“Crystal Skull”Mastodon, Blood Mountain [Reprise, 2006]Brent HindsFlying VMastodon sure like their odd time signatures and other prog-rock flourishes and filigrees, and so it’s doubly refreshing to hear lead guitarist Brent Hinds let loose with a classic, two-fisted pentatonic-based solo. While Mastodon’s riffs are as massive and lumbering as the prehistoric beast they named the band after, Hinds’ solo avoids the tar pit of excess that bogs down lesser metal acts and slays the competition like a saber-tooth tiger. Check out the video.
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