For guitar I've always said Paul Gilbert was the most musical shredder out there, compared to the likes of Malmsteen, Vai, Satriani. For non-shredders, my personal favourite has always been Jag Tanna from I Mother Earth.

For drummers, y'all gotta check out Louis Cole, that kid is a demon on a tiny drum kit! On a more normal-sized kit, Baard Kolstad is probably the most technically proficient drummers I've ever seen, and definitely "my guy". Look up "The Sky Is Red" for a drum playthrough - absolutely impeccable drumming! I think the song is mostly in 11/4 and he manages it with ease. Makes me want to get a drum set again and re-live my teenagehood...


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