Metal Guitar Tone: 1980s
The defining metal guitar tones of the 1980s. Gear breakdowns, key artists (Randy Rhoads, Kirk Hammett, Zakk Wylde), and how to recreate each sound.
Key Artists
Tone in Context: Metal in the 1980s
The 1980s defined a generation of metal guitar tone. Explore each artist above for detailed gear breakdowns, signal chains, and budget-matched rig guides.