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How Allan Holdsworth blew the minds of Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai and a generation of guitar heroes
Take your playing to another realm with this lesson in Holdsworth’s legato, string skipping and that unique ability of his to find new patterns in scales
These fast guitar licks sound harder than they actually are
We all know speed is not the be all and end all, but sometimes more is simply more. This lesson will take you to the edge, maybe beyond, following in the footsteps of Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen and Gary Moore
“That embodies the attitude of shred, and if you don’t put that into your performance, it’s a sin”: Joe Satriani names the Neil Young solo that shreds – despite only featuring one note
Satch has pinpointed the importance of attitude over technique when it comes to being a standout shredder
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
