How many unforgettable solos have our Guitar Heroes created over the years since the founding of this cultural movement that has lasted for more than 40 years, since Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath (and other important bands of the time) laid the foundation for the kind of sound we love so much.

This week we decided to list some of these solos, true masterpieces that have marked the history of Heavy Metal. Check out Wikimetal's Top 11 and leave in the comments other solos that should be here:

11. For The Love Of God (Steve Vai)

10. The Number Of The Beast (Dave Murray)

09. Cemetery Gates (Dimebag Darrell)

08. Always With You, Always With Me (Joe Satriani)

07. Master Of Puppets (James Hetfield)

06. Far Beyond The Sun (Yngwie Malmsteen)

05. Sweet Child O' Mine (Slash)

04. Highway Star (Ritchie Blackmore)

03. Stairway To Heaven (Jimmy Page)

02. Eruption (Eddie Van Halen)

01. Mr. Crowley (Randy Rhoads)

Check out other lists in the Top 11 section.

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