As the frontman of the world’s most popular metal band and a rhythm guitarist whose influence goes far beyond any other player in the metal realm, James Hetfield has had a massive impact on the world of guitar performance.
An influential legend in the world of thrash metal, Gary Holt joined his friend Kirk Hammett in Bay Area band Exodus in 1981, and proceeded to write music and perform on every Exodus album since then.
A founding member of California-based alt-metal gurus Deftones, Stephen Carpenter uses extended range guitars to push the limits of what was previously thought possible.
Few guitarists around the world have the respect of Javier Reyes, part of the acclaimed instrumental progressive metal trio Animals as Leaders as well as other musical endeavors Mestis and TRAM.
For the past 30+ years, Nergal has been the lead guitarist, vocalist, and mastermind behind Polish metal warriors Behemoth. While continuing to evolve musically, the unique darkness of Behemoth’s songs and sounds have been a constant presence...
As the primary songwriter and lead guitarist of the iconic thrash metal band Slayer, Jeff Hanneman influenced thousands of guitarists around the world and helped create a sound that will reverberate for generations to come.
Formerly known as “ESP Standard”, ESP E-II instruments are made in Japan at the ESP factory. No matter who you are and what kind of music you make, the E-II Viper in See Thru Black Cherry is a guitar you’ve always wanted.
Few guitarists around the world have the respect of Javier Reyes, part of the acclaimed instrumental progressive metal trio Animals as Leaders as well as other musical endeavors Mestis and TRAM.
The respected American metal band Mastodon makes music that’s like no other band, so it’s only fitting that guitarist Bill Kelliher has an ESP/LTD Signature Series guitar that is as unique as the player who helped create it.
