Chris Impellitteri

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Chris Impellitteri poses with a Charvel electric guitar

Chris Impellitteri is one of the fastest guitarists of all time – but he realized there was more to life than shredding

By Andrew Daly published

Impellitteri explains why he listens to Albert King and Joe Bonamassa, what he learned from Eddie Van Halen and Ritchie Blackmore, and why he doesn’t regret missing out on the Ozzy Osbourne gig that went to Zakk Wylde

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Chris Impellitteri performs at the 6th Annual Metal Hall Of Fame Charity Gala at The Canyon on January 26, 2023 in Agoura Hills, California

That time one of the fastest shredders in guitar history auditioned to join Ozzy Osbourne’s band

By Matt Owen published

When the Osbourne camp began searching for Jake E. Lee’s replacement, a neo-classical speed shredder featured high up on their list

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Impellitteri Premiere "Phantom Of The Opera" Music Video

By Jackson Maxwell published

Check out our exclusive premiere of the music video for the rip-roaring track.

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Chris Impellitteri Breaks Down His Latest Pyrotechnical Workout, 'The Nature of the Beast'

By Andy Aledort published

"I’ve never thought of myself as a ‘solo’ guy." Chris Impellitteri discusses his air-tight, super-heavy new album.

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Impellitteri Premiere "We Own the Night” Music Video — Exclusive

By Damian Fanelli published

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