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Seven Lead Guitar Heroes of Alt/Indie Rock in 2026

This post is not written about guitar legends like Slash, Jimmy Page, Joe Perry, Jonny Greenwood, Eddie Van Halen, Nancy Wilson, and other past titans of rock. Instead, it highlights the amazing lead guitar heroes of 2026 who shred their strings with the very best of them throughout rock history. Most exciting about this list is how many women are included…not something that could have been said in most previous musical eras.

Listed below in alphabetical order are the seven legendary lead guitarists of today. If you have any additions or suggestions for this list, please feel free to forward them.

Peace!

Mike Bradvica – Belair Lip Bombs (Australia)

Emma Brandon – Florence Road (Ireland)

Ritzy Bryan – The Joy Formidable (Wales)

Jessica Dobson – Deep Sea Diver (USA)

Ian Jones – Twen (USA)

Skyler Knapp (or St. Marx) – Been Stellar (USA)

Joff Oddie – Wolf Alice (England)

"Streetcorner Symphony" is the fifth and final single from American singer-songwriter #RobThomas's 2005 debut solo album, ... Something to Be. It was released on October 16, 2006. The song features #JohnMayer on #leadGuitar and #backingVocals (though Mayer is not credited as an official artist). This song has been featured on advertisements for ABC's Thursday-night lineup, including #UglyBetty, #GreysAnatomy, and #SixDegrees. Thomas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJht1qpzIQU

3 Bands changed frontman #rockmusic #rockband #rockstar #rock #rocknroll #hairband #hairbands #80s #90s #hairmetal #metal #metalmusic #metalbands #leadguitar #leadsinger #frontman #stp #motleycrue #blacksabbath #stonetemplepilots

Bands changed lead singer #rockmusic #rockband #rockstar #rock #rocknroll #hairband #hairbands #80s #90s #hairmetal #metal #metalmusic #metalbands #acdc #vanhalen #leadguitar #leadsinger #frontman

Me performing for the first time 😂
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#guitarjokes #guitarist #music #guitarlife #electricguitar #musician #musiclover #rock #guitarsolo #musicislife #guitarlove #drum #bass #bassist #leadguitar #meme

Check out this, especially the lead guitar at about 3m40.

Wow 🤩

#music #school #nz #talent #song #rock #leadguitar

https://youtu.be/aPDkz3l_CSE?feature=shared

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#Loudwire
Why Doesn't Anthrax's Scott Ian Play Lead Guitar?
A fun story from the rhythm legend.

https://loudwire.com/why-doesnt-anthrax-scott-ian-play-lead-guitar/

#ScottIan #Anthrax #Guitar #Metal #LeadGuitar #Loudwire #GuitarPlayer #RhythmGuitar #BigFour #LegendaryPlayers

ANOTHER ALL-NIGHTER!!!

I'm so tired, lol.

If you like a little #LeadGuitar with your day, this might be for you! 😎

Enjoy!

#NewMusic #Music #MastodonMusic #Electronic #ElectronicRock #Rock #Synthpop #Pop #Guitar #Keyboards

I Believe

https://soundcloud.com/stephen-teter/i-believe?si=0cac6681d9dc430a8a07d4a152eef23a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Saturday #LeadGuitar day... Some really great guitar* here on a Moody Blues style song from The Amboy Dukes.

*Yes, really -- #TedNugent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_onagRhKN5E