Alex Skolnick (born September 29, 1968) is an American musician. He is best known as the lead guitarist and one of the songwriters of the thrash metal band Testament and has played with …

Jul 28, 2020 · When I wrote to you last, I’d just completed the most ambitious project I’d ever undertaken: Planetary Coalition It’s been humbling to watch this world music album that’s …

Jan 18, 2016 · In compiling his list of the 10 records that changed his life, Skolnick mostly looked to discs that caused him to take some sort of musical action. “Sometimes a record can do …

Jan 23, 2025 · Alex Skolnick has approached his work with a healthy amount of doubt, absent the limitations of fear. Nothing is off limits. Sticking to that space he occupies in metal, you will …

Alex Skolnick is both an original member of Bay Area thrashers Testament (which he joined at age sixteen) and a respected New York improviser of multiple styles. Emerging as one of the …

While former Megadeth shredder Marty Friedman is often credited with bringing elements of polish to the gritty world of thrash, in truth, Testament's Alex Skolnick predated Friedman by a …

Oct 31, 2018 · Alex Skolnick first gained attention as the teenage wizkid whippersnapper super-shredder in the legendary thrash band Testament.But his musical passions have always had a …

4 days ago · Thrash metal guitarist Alex Skolnick feels there was a lot more to Eddie Van Halen’s playing than people gave him credit for.. Eddie became known for his speedy tapping …

Sep 29, 2024 · Jazz musician Alex Skolnick's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.

Sep 21, 2020 · When accessing Alex Skolnick's prodigious body of work as one of the world’s most accomplished and respected guitarists, it almost makes sense to consider retitling this …