Originally Posted by: aschlemanSo you think Joe Satriani has never written a good song? If you ask me... Petrucci is too technical for my liking. I'd rather listen to someone who doesn't need to play every run as fast as they can. It's impressive.... but doesn't carry as much weight as a good, soulful solo. But you're entitled to your opinion, as am I. Vai's stuff is a little out there for most but every guitarist owes it to themselves to see him live atleast once. He will make you realize that you really do suck at playing guitar... and his rythm guitar players will make you think twice about saying "I've got what it takes to play side-by-side with a guy like Steve Vai"..... because you really don't.

yeah man!
petrucci or malsteen, theyre both great shredders...
but unfortunately, thats all...

satriani's midnight is the best tapping stuff i ever listen.
is that so fast? nah... i think the speed is just a technical detail.
you need all of these, technic, creativity and EMOTION...