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Al Di Meola, Steve Vai and Tosin Abasi are in awe of his technique – learn the signature style of Matteo Mancuso, the maestro of fingerstyle fusion shred
Mancuso's debut LP The Journey is a tour de force of technique and imagination. We take a look at how the young Italian virtuoso's approach can make you a better player now
Master the way of the exploding guitar in this lesson on the technique and abundant creativity of cult shred icon Mr Fastfinger
Take your playing to a higher plane of existence with this study of Mika Tyyskä, the Finnish creator of the animated shredder
“When the G.O.A.T. gives you a call, you say ‘when and where’”: Mateus Asato reveals his heavy side as he shreds over Linkin Park with an EMG-loaded Suhr
The Brazilian guitarist joined a band of muso influencers for live sessions in support of Mike Shinoda’s new album – and his fiery lead lines steal the show
“String skipping can mimic sweep picking and cover a lot of ground”: Learn how to make your shred solos sound a whole lot more evil with this exclusive Josh Middleton video lesson
The Sylosis virtuoso teaches you five approaches to improve your metal guitar solos – and make them that bit more sinister
DragonForce’s Herman Li is one of power metal’s most outrageous shredders – put your playing through the fire and flames with this lesson in his videogame-inspired soloing style
Melodically OTT, technically on point even when on the trampoline or underwater, Li is one of shred guitar’s greatest showmen
Best guitars for shredding 2025: unleash your inner guitar god with these supersonic six strings
Shred the competition with our pick of the finest face-melting axes from Ibanez, Charvel, ESP, Schecter, and more
Learn the licks of speed metal messiah Joe Stump
A Berklee prof with neoclassical chops to burn, Joe Stump of Alcatrazz is a bona-fide shred legend, and these five examples will whip your metal guitar chops into shape in no time
Learn 5 George Lynch licks that demonstrate why the Dokken shredder really is Mr Scary
This shred lesson is so hot we've been keeping it under lock and key, until now...
