Crystal Mountain
Death, 1995, from Symbolic. Solo by Chuck Schuldiner.
Schuldiner's melodic lead weaves through a Spanish-tinged acoustic break before a soaring solo. It is one of the most beloved guitar moments in extreme metal.
Crystal Mountain by Death is #1 in our ranking of the best Death guitar solos. The solo is played by Chuck Schuldiner and the song was released in 1995.
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Who played the guitar solo on Crystal Mountain?
Chuck Schuldiner played the solo on Death's Crystal Mountain (1995).
What guitar was used on the Crystal Mountain solo?
A b.c. rich stealth, according to widely reported accounts.