Top three guitarists in the metal genre

Kirk Hammett is the lead guitarist for the legendary heavy metal band Metallica. With his searing guitar solos and aggressive playing style, Hammett has helped define the sound of thrash metal, contributing to classic albums like "Master of Puppets" and "Ride the Lightning."

Songs:

1. High Plains Drifter
2. Satan
3. Maiden and the Monster

Gear:

• Gibson Les Paul
• Mesa/Boogie amplifier

Dimebag Darrell was an iconic guitarist known for his innovative style and contributions to heavy metal, particularly as a founding member of Pantera

Songs:

1. Floods
2. I'm Broken
3. Walk

Gear:

• Mesa/Boogie amplifier

Tony Iommi the Brummie (Birmingham UK) guitarist who didn't let the small annoyance of having two fingers on his left hand chopped off stop him changing the course of music and becoming the father of Heavy Metal!

Songs:

1. Paranoid
2. War Pigs
3. Black Sabbath

Gear:

• Gibson SG
• Marshall Amplifier