It’s usually a guitar player who makes the difference. Have a greatest possible rhythm section and a bad guitarist, and you’re off. Luckily progressive metal has shaped many great bands that include great guitarists with awesome rhythm sections.

Prog Sphere made a selection of 20 progressive metal guitarists (and technical, as well) that we think possess great skills and provide outstanding performances. This list is focused on both established musicians and axemen whose talent hints great achievements.

Who did we forget? Leave a comment.

Top 20 Guitarists in Progressive Metal & Around

Joe Duplantier (Gojira)