the role of the Prince of Darkness’ chief shredder has been one of metal guitar’s most coveted jobs. However, Alex Skolnick’s short-lived tenure in the band has become a footnote in the band ...

Meanwhile, here’s legendary guitarist Alex ... guitar is a back-up, it’s there just in case something goes wrong with one of the others (rare- but it can happen) and also used for practice, warming up ...

Thrash metal and jazz guitarist Alex Skolnick believes Eddie Van Halen was “overshadowed by his own brilliance,” to the point that his virtuoso lead guitar skills distracted people from Ed's ...

cause Testament’s Alex Skolnick joined the band onstage. Watching Skolnick and fellow guitar god Vernon Reid trade solos is just as thrilling as you’d imagine. If someone can figure out a way to get a ...