Shred the Web Finalists Announced
Videos featuring the 10 finalists in Tabs.GuitarWorld.com's Shred the Web contest are now available for viewing.
Go to tabs.guitarworld.com/shredtheweb to watch the finalists perform versions of Van Halen’s “Hot for Teacher,” Judas Priest’s “Electric Eye,” Pantera’s “Cowboys from Hell,” Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” and more -- and be sure to vote for who you think should win!
The winner will receive $10,000 in cash and prizes, including a B.C. Rich NJ Deluxe Warbeast guitar, a Randall Kirk Hammett signature amp and cabinet, Dunlop guitar strings and more.
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