The age old debate (Hammett vs. Mustaine)
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Topic: The age old debate (Hammett vs. Mustaine)
Posted By: Wilytank
Subject: The age old debate (Hammett vs. Mustaine)
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2011 at 5:21pm
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Who is the better guitarist here? ------------- 
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Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2011 at 5:54pm
| Hammett as a musician really has no redeeming qualities. |
Posted By: Earendil
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2011 at 8:02pm
| I've always thought Mustaine is a better technical player, though both obviously have some classic riffage |
Posted By: topofsm
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2011 at 1:18am
Didn't know this was really up for debate  Mustaine, obviously.
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Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2011 at 8:51am
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Neither of them are among my favorite guitarists despite them both being in classic metal bands. Kirk has more memorable leads, but Mustaine has written better riffs/songs and is a better rhythm player. I think their lead playing skills are actually pretty comparable. Mustaine, despite his voice being an acquired taste, also wins there. Hammet's backing vocals don't match those of Newsteads. I guess I'll choose Dave. ------------- https://armchairmaestro.com/" rel="nofollow - My Music Blog |
Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2011 at 9:01am
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Posted By: Wilytank
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2011 at 5:14pm
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I guess that settles that. -------------
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Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2011 at 6:05pm
Mustaine. Looks like this one's fairly unanimous!  ------------- Check out my YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime |
Posted By: Xaxaar
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2011 at 11:10am
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The difference is I actually like Dave, as opposed to Kirk. Easy pick. ------------- 
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Posted By: adg211288
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2011 at 1:05pm
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Dave. I actually have more albums with Kirk since I prefer Metallica to Megadeth but I prefer Dave as a player. I've always kind of felt that the Metallica lead guitarist role could be filled by anyone worth their salt. ------------- Earn Money Online (NOT a scam): https://premium.gg2u.org?referrer=adg211288" rel="nofollow - GG2U https://adamsfilmcorner.quora.com/" rel="nofollow - Adam's Film Corner on Quora |
Posted By: The Angry Scotsman
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2011 at 11:58pm
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Without a shred of doubt Dave. Now I like Metallica and Kirk is alright, but that's just it. Kirk is a better person but Mustaine is a far superior guitarist, and songwriter. ------------- Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Testament. The real Big Four of thrash metal! Listen to doom metal, worship Satan |
Posted By: SolarLuna96
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2011 at 4:22pm
| Dave |
Posted By: Andyman1125
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2011 at 8:47pm
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lol I'm tempted to vote Kirk just so he can have one vote buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut Dave is better. ------------- http://bit.ly/kZR7BC" rel="nofollow">  http://andywebb.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - My Bandcamp
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Posted By: Xaxaar
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2011 at 8:48pm
It's better this way.  -------------
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Andyman1125 wrote:Posted By: Morningrise
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2011 at 3:49pm
| I'm loving the results of this poll. Add another to Mustaine. |
Posted By: genghiscon
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2011 at 10:20am
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Dave far and away. At least no one ever shoved Dave in a corner and made him play a riff the way they wanted it done. Lost so much respect for Kirk when I heard he was Lars and James' puppet back in the day. I, personally, would have buried my fretboard up Hetfields puckered starfish if he told me how to play a solo... Just sayin... ------------- I got Rock N Roll to save me from the cold, and if thats all there is, that aint so bad. Rock N Roll! - Lemmy |
Posted By: buttsled
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2011 at 3:24pm
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Dave by a lot.
Dave writes and sings, too.
Dave v. Chuck Schuldiner would probably be a closer battle.
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Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2011 at 4:12pm
Both are strong evaluators of talent, especially since the talent they surround themselves with makes themselves look almost amateurish by comparison. Not a shot at either of them, but meant more as a compliment to the others.
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Posted By: Woutjinho
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2011 at 4:44pm
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Hmmm... Hard to say... I think they're both a bit of thicko's... Whoopsy's... -------------  |
Posted By: LittleBig
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2011 at 3:24pm
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23 to 1 |
Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2011 at 3:26pm
No way, man, Schuldiner is the greatest period. |
Posted By: Stooge
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2011 at 4:20pm
Yeah I really do like Chuck. I just voted him better than Mustaine, therefore better than Hammett too.
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Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2011 at 4:29pm
same |