Originally published in Guitar World magazine · November 2023
Best Solos, Riffs And Forgotten Heroes (excerpt)
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A horde of guitar stars – including Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman, Scott Ian, Joe Bonamassa, Paul Gilbert and Nita Strauss (not to mention Blackbyrd McKnight, Steve Stevens, Gavin Rossdale, Nancy Wilson and K.K. Downing) choose the Nineties’ best stuff
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Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest)
Guitarist of the decade: Slash, John Petrucci, Dimebag Darrell, Glenn Tipton, K.K. Downing, Marty Friedman, Jerry Cantrell, Kirk Hammett, John Frusciante and Zakk Wylde
Guitar album: Images and Words by Dream Theater. Lord Petrucci is on fire with the perfect blend of virtuoso guitar playing and killer songs.
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Nita Strauss
Solo: Dream Theater’s ‘Under a Glass Moon’ (John Petrucci)