American guitarist known for virtuosic shred technique; released a self-titled instrumental solo album in 2002 on Lion Music.

Uses seven-string guitar; known for extreme alternate picking and sweeping techniques. Produced and played the entire 2002 self-titled solo album. Frequently compared (in reviews) to other shredders such as Michael Angelo Batio, Yngwie Malmsteen and Paul Gilbert.

Two DeBaser reviews discuss Rusty Cooley's self-titled 2002 instrumental album on Lion Music. Both highlight extreme virtuosity, speed, and extensive use of seven-string guitar techniques. Praise centers on technical mastery (alternate picking, sweeps); criticism focuses on perceived lack of emotional variety and musical purpose. Album tracks referenced include Under the Influence, The Butcher, Dark Matter, Jazzmine's Song, War of the Angels. Rusty produced and played the entire album.

For:guitarists, shred fans, instrumental metal listeners, musicians interested in extreme technique

 This is an instrumental album by an immense guitarist, possessing truly frightening virtuosity and speed, it's an album of shred metal.

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 Rusty Cooley remains for now a useless star in the landscape of electric guitar.

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