Alex Skolnick (born September 29, 1968) is an American musician. He is best known as the lead guitarist and one of the songwriters of the thrash metal band Testament and has played with …

Alex Skolnick is both an original member of Bay Area thrashers Testament (which he joined at age sixteen) and a respected New York improviser of multiple styles.

Jul 28, 2020 · When I wrote to you last, I’d just completed the most ambitious project I’d ever undertaken: Planetary Coalition It’s been humbling to watch this world music album that’s …

1 day ago · Thrash metal and jazz guitarist Alex Skolnick believes Eddie Van Halen was “overshadowed by his own brilliance,” to the point that his virtuoso lead guitar skills distracted …

1 day ago · Thrash metal guitarist Alex Skolnick feels there was a lot more to Eddie Van Halen’s playing than people gave him credit for.

Oct 31, 2018 · Alex Skolnick first gained attention as the teenage wizkid whippersnapper super-shredder in the legendary thrash band Testament. But his musical passions have always had …

Nov 20, 2020 · Testament legend Alex Skolnick on discovering his inner jazz cat, different rigs for different moods and the influence of Eddie Van Halen.

While former Megadeth shredder Marty Friedman is often credited with bringing elements of polish to the gritty world of thrash, in truth, Testament's Alex Skolnick predated Friedman by a …

Sep 29, 2024 · Alex Skolnick opened up on what he learned by quitting Testament. Alex Skolnick has created a legacy for himself with both his work in Testament and other ventures outside of …

Sep 29, 2024 · Alex Skolnick, born in 1968, grew up in Berkeley, California. At age nine, a fascination with the rock group Kiss led to a desire to learn guitar. At age sixteen, Alex tried …