I really, really hate the term "shredder". That makes me think of guys who just play as fast as possible all the time with very little concern for musicality. Jari Moonpie, for example, has incredible chops but doesn't overuse them. I like that.
Man, it's kind of dead around here. I was just thinking about how awesome it would be to have some Cain's Offering merch. I'd love to have a Cain's Offering shirt. I can't be the only one...
Personally, I prefer the slightly more bulky look of ESP's take on the "Rhoads" body and the cutout for better fret access doesn't hurt either. One pup is tonally limiting so the only real choice is an SV IMO :)
I was browsing around the Finnish iTunes Music Store and found what I'm assuming is some kind of demo. Apparently it is from 1997 and only has guitar and some keyboards (I'm guessing Alexi made this himself on a 4 track). Instrumental parts of downfall and Follow The Reaper are played in the...
I'm probably forgetting some, and some I haven't heard yet.
EToS - Children Of The Dark Waters
Leprous - Tall Poppy Syndrome
Cain's Offering - Gather The Faithful
OSI - Blood
Korpiklaani - Karkelo (Not mind blowing, but I've enjoyed listening to it so I'll include it.)
Kind of sad that I can't...