2010 to Now

The modern era, anchored by Guitar World's 21st-century list.

1. 1
   Rise

   Extreme · solo by Nuno Bettencourt · 2023
2. 2
   I Want My Crown

   Eric Gales ft. Joe Bonamassa · solo by Eric Gales & Joe Bonamassa · 2022
3. 3
   Hammerhead

   Jeff Beck · solo by Jeff Beck · 2010
4. 4
   Afrique Victime

   Mdou Moctar · solo by Mdou Moctar · 2021
5. 5
   Reapers

   Muse · solo by Matt Bellamy · 2015
6. 6
   Playing God

   Polyphia · solo by Tim Henson & Scott LePage · 2022
7. 7
   Eddie

   Red Hot Chili Peppers · solo by John Frusciante · 2022
8. 8
   Atomic Mind

   Nick Johnston · solo by Nick Johnston · 2013
9. 9
   China Town

   Van Halen · solo by Eddie Van Halen · 2012
10. 10
    Tell Me How It Feels

    Cardinal Black · solo by Chris Buck · 2022
11. 11
    Little Pretty

    Steve Vai · solo by Steve Vai · 2016
12. 12
    Out In The Open

    Butch Walker · solo by Butch Walker · 2019
13. 13
    Drive Home

    Steven Wilson ft. Guthrie Govan · solo by Guthrie Govan · 2013
14. 14
    She'll Change

    Molly Tuttle · solo by Molly Tuttle · 2022
15. 15
    Midnight In Harlem

    Tedeschi Trucks Band · solo by Derek Trucks · 2011
16. 16
    Ghosts

    Big Wreck · solo by Ian Thornley · 2012
17. 17
    It's a Moot Point

    Melanie Faye · solo by Melanie Faye · 2019
18. 18
    I Let My Guitar Do The Talking

    Buddy Guy · solo by Buddy Guy · 2022
19. 19
    Mr Ed

    Mammoth WVH · solo by Wolfgang Van Halen · 2021
20. 20
    The Weight Of Dreams

    Greta Van Fleet · solo by Jake Kiszka · 2023
21. 21
    Ego Death

    Polyphia ft. Steve Vai · solo by Steve Vai, Tim Henson & Scott LePage · 2022
22. 22
    Atlas, Rise!

    Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield · 2016
23. 23
    Grinder

    Gary Clark Jr. · solo by Gary Clark Jr. · 2019
24. 24
    Anastasia

    Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators · solo by Slash · 2012
25. 25
    Rattlesnake

    St. Vincent · solo by Annie Clark · 2014