Shred

Shred music is a subgenre of instrumental rock characterized by lightning-fast solos, intricate guitar work, and advanced technical proficiency. Emerging in the 1980s, shred evolved from the fusion of neoclassical, jazz, and heavy metal influences. This style is marked by blistering arpeggios, sweep picking, and legato techniques, often played over complex time signatures and harmonies. The heyday of shred was the late 1980s and early 1990s, with its virtuosic guitarists gaining widespread acclaim. Shred's cultural significance lies in its celebration of technical mastery and innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the guitar. While related to genres like instrumental rock and neoclassical metal, shred's distinctive focus on soloing and technical display sets it apart. The genre's emphasis on showmanship and musical athleticism has captivated audiences and inspired generations of guitarists.

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Strat-o-Sphere
Album - 9 Tracks - Released November 8, 2024

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Al Joseph
Andy Timmons
Angel Vivaldi
Brett Garsed
Buckethead
Bumblefoot
Dan James Griffin
Daniele Gottardo
Eric Johnson
Fabrizio Leo
Gary Hoey
George Lynch
Greg Howe
Jack Thammarat
Jan Cyrka
Jason Becker
Joe Satriani
John 5
John Petrucci
Kiko Loureiro
Lari Basilio
Lars Eric Mattsson
Liquid Tension Experiment
Marco Sfogli
Marty Friedman
Michael Angelo Batio
Michael Romeo
Neil Zaza
Nick Johnston
Nili Brosh
Nita Strauss
Ola Englund
Paul Gilbert
Pete Thorn
Prashant Aswani
Richie Kotzen
Sophie Lloyd
Stephen Taranto
Steve Vai
Thomas Blug
Tony MacAlpine
Vinnie Moore
Yngwie Malmsteen
Joe Satriani
Buckethead
Steve Vai
Eric Johnson
Yngwie Malmsteen
Nita Strauss
Richie Kotzen
Marty Friedman
John Petrucci
John 5
Kiko Loureiro
Angel Vivaldi
Andy Timmons
Nick Johnston
Liquid Tension Experiment
Paul Gilbert
Greg Howe
Jan Cyrka
Jack Thammarat
Marco Sfogli
Jason Becker
Lari Basilio
Neil Zaza
Tony MacAlpine
Sophie Lloyd
Vinnie Moore
George Lynch
Daniele Gottardo
Michael Romeo
Bumblefoot
Lars Eric Mattsson
Gary Hoey
Nili Brosh
Michael Angelo Batio
Stephen Taranto
Pete Thorn
Thomas Blug
Ola Englund
Al Joseph
Dan James Griffin
Brett Garsed
Fabrizio Leo
Prashant Aswani