Guitar World's 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists Of All Time (Jan. 23, 2004) 100. Nick Bowcott (GRIM REAPER) 99. John Kay & Michael Monarh (STEPPENWOLF) 98. Michael Angelo 97. Akira Takasaki (LOUDNESS) 96. Alexi Laiho (CHILDREN OF BODOM) 95. Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN) 94. Tony Bourge (BUDGIE) 93. Piggy (VOIVOD) 92. Bill Steer (CARCASS) 91. Michael Romeo (SYMPHONY X) 90. Jim Martin (FAITH NO MORE) 89. ..