Joe Stump

Joe Stump is a shred guitar legend known for his lightning-fast neoclassical metal style and technical wizardry. Hailing from Massachusetts, this Berklee College of Music professor turned guitar hero has been melting faces since the '90s with albums like *Speed Metal Messiah* and *Virtuostic Vendetta*. His recent releases like *Diabolical Onslaught* and *Revenge of the Shredlord* double down on his signature blend of Baroque-inspired arpeggios, face-melting sweeps, and enough harmonic minor scales to make Bach headbang. When he's not recording instrumental firestorms or touring, Stump shares his guitar knowledge through instructional materials and his long-running gig at Berklee.

A true ambassador of shred, Stump's collaborations (like the recent *Are You Ready?*) and solo work cement his status as one of metal's most respected guitarists. His music strikes a perfect balance between classical sophistication and unapologetic metal intensity – imagine if Paganini traded his violin for a humbucker-loaded Strat. With albums titled *The Dark Lord Rises* and *Diabolical Ferocity*, you know exactly what you're getting: turbocharged guitar mastery that never sacrifices melody for mere speed.

Genres

Neoclassical

Speed Metal

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Latest Release

Days Of Thunder

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Joe Stump

Album - 10 Tracks - Released July 4, 2025