Joe Stump is an neo-classical American guitarist and composer. Stump is known for his fast playing style with heavy distortions and metal accompaniment usually called “Shredding”. He is associated with the band Reign of Terror and as the lead guitarist for the symphonic metal band Holyhell. Joe Stump is also an solo artist. Joe Stump is an innovative shredder and was voted at No.6 as the Top Ten fastest shredders of all times by the popular magazine Guitar One.
Joe Stump
Recently Joe Stump released his new record Speed Metal Messiah which has been quite successful. Joe practices hard and even today spends anywhere around 5-10 hours everyday either practicing or playing it.
His favorite guitarists and influences include Uli-Jon Roth, Yngwie Malmsteen, Ritchie Blackmore, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Schenker and Gary More. Joe Stump is also influenced by classical music composers such as Mozart, Beethoven and Antonio Vivaldi.