As a metal guitarist, it pains me to say that on some days, I don’t even want to look at my guitar, let alone play it. There are moments when I feel so devoid of inspiration that I question why I ever dedicated so many years of my life to playing this instrument. But when I’m at that low point, there are five metal albums I reach for. These are the records that can yank me out of any creative block and serve as evidence that shredding heavy riffs will always be the greatest thing in the world. You may not have heard them, but I guarantee you will love them, if like me, you love blisteringly technical solos and fast, furious metal riffage.
