Best of the 21st Century

Everything since 2000, ordered by Guitar World's 2023 ranking where it applies, then by our consensus.

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
   Waves

   Guthrie Govan · solo by Guthrie Govan · 2006
4. 4
   Hammerhead

   Jeff Beck · solo by Jeff Beck · 2010
5. 5
   Afrique Victime

   Mdou Moctar · solo by Mdou Moctar · 2021
6. 6
   Sloe Gin

   Joe Bonamassa · solo by Joe Bonamassa · 2007
7. 7
   Blackbird

   Alter Bridge · solo by Mark Tremonti & Myles Kennedy · 2007
8. 8
   Reapers

   Muse · solo by Matt Bellamy · 2015
9. 9
   Ball and Biscuit

   The White Stripes · solo by Jack White · 2003
10. 10
    Playing God

    Polyphia · solo by Tim Henson & Scott LePage · 2022
11. 11
    Eddie

    Red Hot Chili Peppers · solo by John Frusciante · 2022
12. 12
    Atomic Mind

    Nick Johnston · solo by Nick Johnston · 2013
13. 13
    China Town

    Van Halen · solo by Eddie Van Halen · 2012
14. 14
    Tell Me How It Feels

    Cardinal Black · solo by Chris Buck · 2022
15. 15
    Damage Control

    John Petrucci · solo by John Petrucci · 2005
16. 16
    Bat Country

    Avenged Sevenfold · solo by Synyster Gates · 2005
17. 17
    Windowpane

    Opeth · solo by Mikael Åkerfeldt · 2003
18. 18
    In Repair

    John Mayer · solo by John Mayer · 2006
19. 19
    Little Pretty

    Steve Vai · solo by Steve Vai · 2016
20. 20
    I Believe In A Thing Called Love

    The Darkness · solo by Dan Hawkins & Justin Hawkins · 2003
21. 21
    Out In The Open

    Butch Walker · solo by Butch Walker · 2019
22. 22
    Drive Home

    Steven Wilson ft. Guthrie Govan · solo by Guthrie Govan · 2013
23. 23
    She'll Change

    Molly Tuttle · solo by Molly Tuttle · 2022
24. 24
    Midnight In Harlem

    Tedeschi Trucks Band · solo by Derek Trucks · 2011
25. 25
    Ghosts

    Big Wreck · solo by Ian Thornley · 2012