Jani Liimatainen VS Jesper Stromblad GUITAR BATTLE!!!

[JorshGar]

That cannot be compared, Jani plays Power Metal, it has more speed and technical solos, and Jesper plays Melodic Heavy Metal, it has more aggresive solos and harmonized. So both styles are different. Jani uses less distorsion than Jesper. In fact, Sonata Arctica solos are a mix of Keyboard and Guitar...

[Krofius]

As a HUGE fan of In Flames it's retarded that you pick a bunch of solos that Jesper didn't even write or play (Except ''Haunted''. Meaning it's not a guitar battle between Jani and Jesper.

[angelblood98]

I´m a Swedish fan of Jesper and I´m proud that i was born in the same country as him

[dimgrav]

Jesper. Jani's music sounds so soft and a bit "childish". Jesper's is more atmospheric and interesting

[JaviCheeze]

Jani

[Aemyh]

Jesper always and always plays with Feel. That's why he's so damn good.

[TonyRageRocks]

people complain that jani is too fast and not as melodic but I think the creator of this video should have included some of the slower songs by Sonata arctica, they have plenty of ballads with good guitar melodies. Jani wins!

[frankster666metal]

Don't forget that Jesper has been the msot important man in In Flames for all those years. Now that prick of an anders friden doesn't want to play any oldies on stage.

[ericlariviere]

@frankster666metal

Fuck the "new" In Flames....the only thing i care about in life is "The Resistance" Jesper's new band. Hopefully within the next year they will have some music out .* Marco Aro (FACE DOWN, ex-THE HAUNTED) - Vocals

* Jesper Strömblad (ex-IN FLAMES, DIMENSION ZERO) - Guitar

* Glenn Ljungström (ex-IN FLAMES, DIMENSION ZERO) - Guitar

* Alex Losbäck Holstad (ex-DESPITE, DECAMERON, CARDINAL SIN) - Bass

* Chris Barkensjö (CARNAL FORGE, GODSIC, ex-GRAVE) - Drums

[frankster666metal]

@ericlariviere

A-MEN! I think the problem with IF for anders was that he couldn't decide what writing they band should do and what kinda songs they would make. That's why he left them I guess, i cant imagine him agreeing making albums like 'A Senseless purpose'

[iaintnofish]

jesper's songwriting is better/ more interesting. The other guy is faster but more poppy and headache inducing

[theshaggsterr]

Jesper is the boss, though he didn't play the solo on suburban me - Christopher Amott and December flower - Fredrik Johansson, but Jesper's writing is fucking legendary

[BlueNight83]

ok half of jani's parts were of the keyboard.. nice try tho

[lellomenestrello]

jani technical but all Sonata Arctica songs are written by tony kakko

jesper writing is better,all songs from lunar strain,subterranean,JESTER RACE(the true in flames sound)whoracle, then he writes songs for hammerfall,time ago for COB and sinergy....well...technique is not the most important thing.... JESPER WINS

[LightYagamiTheNewGod]

Jani > Chuck Norris > Timo Tolkki > Alexi Laiho... > Jesper Stromblad...

[Deebo1231]

jesper

[zejnulla]

you do know that Jesper doesn't play the solos in "suburban" me do you? It's arch enemys guitarists

[MelodicMusic00]

As someone pointed out, surban me is not jesper, and someone posted that it was michael amott, not him either, its christopher amott and the solo to december flower isnt jesper either, its Fredrik Johansson

[ljudojedacxD]

Haunted solo 2 is definitly Jesper. How someone couldn't recognize his style? That beautifull harmony.. Jesper!

[inflameswetrust1000]

how can i decide? you've pitted my two favorite bands against each other. they are both amazing guitarists. jani is just faster

[majimuler3]

Jesper vs alexi laiho would be more fair

[megadethfans96]

i think jeff waters playing solo 1 for haunted

[iateacidsmurf]

Jani Liimatainen

[McXeno]

Jani is too fast some times... sweeping and fast tapping is not everything ... jesper plays so fckn melodic and beautiful... jesper is just a fucking legend ! not only at the guitar... in every point jesper wins ! In Jesper we trust! :)

[frankster666metal]

@McXeno

You got it right my friend!

[Nils3OWN]

In Flames is shit lot better than Children of Bodom and In Flames are not just playing fast sweep picking but they make the music alive and i love it!!! Jesper Strömblad !

[ruhiology]

technically wins by jani.... but by heart solo and melody passion from jesper was outstanding :)

[JaketheSnakeESP]

I say Jani, both play very melodic solos, but he plays more technically in his.

Jesper is really awesome too

[dimgrav]

Jesper by far. Much more musical and sentimental solos.

[ultrabagon]

I amy sound stupid, but I met them both for the first time here. Anyway - Jani wins, as for me. He is incredible in case of speed and technique, but is also able to have a great expression and variety of sound.

[TheNewHierarchy]

The solo on December Flower was played by Fredrik Johansson.

[monsterenergypower]

jesper strömblad:P



[CursedAngel94]

What a battle, Jesper is a legend and Jani Liimatainen is a ordinary guitarist. Jesper wins! IN FLAMES WE TRUST!

[Mitzie4]

I personally don't think that Jani should have gotten this far, although he is a good guitarist Alexi should have been in the final imo. Between Stromblad and Liimatainen there is no contest. People think speed is everything in metal lately, in my eyes it's merely a bonus. Without a shadow of a doubt Stromblad wins, he basically created a genre and has much more passion to his solos.

[eraser979]

@Mitzie4 finally someone who knows that passion solos are better than fast,i totaly agree with you

[Mitzie4]

I personally don't think that Jani should have gotten this far, although he is a good guitarist Alexi should have been in the final imo. Between Stromblad and Liimatainen there is no contest. People think speed is everything in metal lately, in my eyes it's merely a bonus. Without a shadow of a doubt Stromblad wins, he basically created a genre and has much more passion to his solos.

[Mitzie4]

I personally don't think that Jani should have gotten this far, although he is a good guitarist Alexi should have been in the final imo. Between Stromblad and Liimatainen there is no contest. People think speed is everything in metal lately, in my eyes it's merely a bonus. Without a shadow of a doubt Stromblad wins, he basically created a genre and has much more passion to his solos.

[Nilzzon94simon]

Both are swesome players man Scandivia ftw!!! but i have too go with jesper who almost basiclly created a genre but he later in come clarity he gave lead guitar to björn but all the others album he does lead so my vote goes for jesper

[Fluffypopcicle]

if you're basing it off of guitar solos than jani obviously wins, but if it's guitar riffs than jesper wins no contest. as for overall songwriting it's a tie. jesper is a much bigger pioneer though, so im gonna have to give it to him. i think i like jani better though, but im not biased.

[Aemyh]

Jesper has one think over all of them... FEEL but I do give Mark Morton a solid close runner up and as much respect :)

[ronnymydog]

what about wolf and raven, weballergy, dont say a word, gravenimage, 8th commandment? oh well good video anyways but i think jani is still the best and whats even better is that he plays better live!!

[bigolebadassbob]

Jani 's solos are more technical, but I prefer Jesper and Bjorns harmonized leads.

Nothing makes my day better than listening to some beautifully crafted harmonies:)

[SilenceXCore]

Alex>Mark=Jani. that's it.

[cortx2lh]

The Suburban me second solo was made by Michael Amott , not Jesper. I just can't understand why their old songs have good solos, but they never play them in the shows. Can call me what you want. But for me the answer is: money. The teenagers want a cool song. Not a techinique song.

[obamasucks1134]

there both basically the same thing

[TheLotusEater725]

Jani and jesper are pretty much two different beasts. It's like comparing Michael Amott to Timo Tolkki. I think both are monster guitarists deserving of respect. Lord knows i love In Flames and Sonata.

[Samus5164]

Marty Friedman vs Chris Poland. (Both ex-Megadeth) kgo

[MonkeyPowers]

DUDE, FOr Jesper put in the Warrior princess solo and beware of the heavens man.

[megadeath8317]

Jesper and Jani are gods.

[kornbaguett]

Jesper doens´'t play as fast as Jani but att least what he plays doesnt sound like crap disco shaki'n dragonforce

[monsterofmuaythai]

was jesper around in sense of purpose?

[ronnymydog]

jani is the winner, easily.....just look at his live plays - perfection.

[ronnymydog]

jani is the winner, easily.....just look at his live plays - perfection.

[ironmaru94]

jani!!!!

[MforceArts]

Jesper rules everyone!

!In flames we trust!

[Crycan24]

what is the song in the beginning?

[HammnerFall1993]

@Crycan24

Children of Bodom - Are you Dead yet

[Crycan24]

what song is that in the beginning?

[daveteamdesmoines]

Jesper isnt playing all those solos but he might have wrote alot of it.They are both awesome.

[MarkusSsZ]

okey. And btw what is haunted for a song? :S cant find it anywhere. What band were Jesper in when they made the song? Or am I totally lost? =/

[lance180]

@MarkusSsZ actually haunted is an annihilator song but jesper is plays that song(guest apareance)

sorry for my bad english

[MarkusSsZ]

@lance180 ok thx :)

[MarkusSsZ]

you do realize that suburban me solo 2 is made by Arch Enemy's guitarist right?

[lance180]

yes

[HateInFlames666]

@MarkusSsZ

are you sure?

[MarkusSsZ]

@HateInFlames666 100%

[Jknotter]

haunted solo 2, enough said

[guzaegfs]

alexi laiho is aba der beste.....abgesehen von dem von dragonforce

[KrazyGerman29]

Was? Nie im leben! Jani ist der beste! Schau dir mal Jani Liimatainen young guitar demonstration an. Aber alle sind unglaublich.

[MrHellimination]

Jani of course!

[sorush93]

JESPER!!!!!!

[qbendorama]

jesper

[bodomhiyobodom]

alexi for the win

[dominic508]

Jesper, no doubt about it. Jani sure can shred pretty fast but, you know... I mean, Jesper Is one of the most important Melodic death metal guitarist ever, and rightfully!

[Roguelyrics]

I really couldn't agree more!!

[benja5950]

Jesper !

[Bleakrool]

Jesper for sure

[rg350ex]

Jani won

[Jumpinthefire9]

Jani

[michikuTV]

jesper

[endze]

Both are fantastic musicians and great guitarists of our time but Jani is a more technical player, and i believe he's faster as well but i dont judge a guitarist on how fast he plays but what and how. And BTW why isn't Jari Mäenpää in this battle as well?

[Amaterasu1993]

Absolutly JESPER STROMBLAD!!!

Greatest guitarist ever in my opinion..

In Jesper we trust

[danthruni]

jesper the greatest guitarist out there....

[tayaweshome]

both are amazing guitarists, But Jesper is alot better, and really dude, alexi should have beated Jani

[wojtass102]

alexi best! but jani is faster

[tayaweshome]

i guess, but it sunds like neck pickup to me

[fatsuperfly]

robert would be correct

[Robertspurling]

The two first solos showed for Jesper weren't played by him. The December Flower solo was played by Fredrik Johansson (guest appearance). The Suburban Me solo was played by Chris Amott (guest appearance). Also, a lot of the vibrato in "the new world" solo is Bjorns vibrato, so he probably played half of it. I'm a massive Jesper Stromblad fan, just saying he didn't play a lot of that stuff in this vid.

[EdwardAlchemist343]

Both are awesome!!!!

But in my opinion, Jani is better

[Nrage94]

Jesper Stromblad

[Rocker1235]

I like Jesper's sound a lot more, Jani just sounds like sped up neo-classical music.

so yeah.... Jesper Stromblad.

[Jumpinthefire9]

Jani Liimatainen

[deathinbodom1]

the december flower solo wasnt actually played by jesper on that cd. and chris ammot played the solo on suburban me.

although i pretty much grew up with in flames, i would say jani is a better guitar player

however i think jesper is slightly better as a songwriter, especially back in the older in flames days

[xXMaidenPowerXx]

Jesper Jesper Jesper!!!

[Pileckij]

Jesper is much better!!! Especially december flower...

[cobra575]

DEcember flower!!!! Best solo ever!!!!!!!!!!

[michikuTV]

yeaa!! amazing solo

jesper is amazing

jani plays gays melodies,and solos are equals

[LechugazoJuanReturns]

I love Jesper, but Jani it's my god

[PortnoyandRudessOWN]

haha are you kidding stromblad all the way. no contest.

[RDC98TDI]

oh, and dont forget to check out the "Zombie Inc." solo.. will know your socks off, emotion, technique, and shredding.

[RDC98TDI]

JESPER all the way! You can tell he puts more emphasis on melody, harmony, and feel than just speed and technique. that second suburban me solo... and come on, how can you compare december flower to anything?

[patt391]

isn't it cristopher amott from arch enemy that plays one solo in Suburban me?

[ChrisHambrink]

You´re too shallow.

Jespper´s guitar parts are much more melodic and harmonic than the dull things Jan play wich are MUCH too fast in my opinion.

A matter of opinion.

[Nyphest124]

This is stupid as hell! Without a doubt in my mind Jani. There is no comparison between these two

[ThrashOmega]

Fucking JANI!!! Jesper from In Flames? Fuck In Flames. SA ftw!

[MetalMusicianChannel]

I prefer Jani, but the other guy is a great guitarist as well!

[Maiden22Acacia]

Jesper!!!

[DAblackdahliamurder]

The second solo on Suburban Me was Christopher Amott not Jesper lol Put Chris Amott in a guitar battle with his brother!

[RDC98TDI]

@DAblackdahliamurder also, i believe Fredrik Johansson plays the solo on december flower. Another great song, but honestly, the lead guitarist of inflames is Björn Gelotte right? so shouldnt this be him battling Jani?

[PortnoyandRudessOWN]

no its stromblad, bjorn is a big part though.

[ArticanighT]

Jani is much better guitarist and his solos are much better...

JANI WINER!

Cain´s Offering \m/

[cuaran89]

Jani off course !!1

[alanvalenciadiaz]

Jani all the way, in band and in session he kicks ass, insane technique and awesome performance, the other guy just looks and plays cool but not the same league

[karnivorus]

Jesper is an insane rythm player and song writer.

[ryujinakaza]

I feel lyk a moron when watchin Jesper playing live...so damn slow...

[jackwaites123]

JANI

[Giraffe1187]

Jesper, all the way, listen to I'm the highway by inflames and you will know hands down, JESPER KICKS JANIS ASS SO HARD JANIS KIDS WILL BE FUCKING RETARDED. LOL JK, BUT GO JESPER!

[mngdndla]

jani and who was the other one?? nah just kiding... jani

[heavynordico]

JANI !!!

[metalpaarswitje]

jesper

[Desolation72724]

lol december flower solo was done by Frederik of DT

And suburban me by Christopher Amott

[ninjaespd]

jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani jani WINS!!!!!

[waypharer]

Jani!!!

[sprtn117c]

Jesper didn't do the solo for suburban me. Chris Amott from Arch Enemy did.

[TacoLuke]

JANI!!!

[kenneyinflames]

sure jani liimatainen is fast and talented but lacks the clean precise melody and multi melodic riffs jesper has, jani is repetetive and all strumming , jesper for the win for sure, reminded the opinion of sum1 who plays guitar and knows whats hard and talented and whats not

[Giraffe1187]

weel you do have to understand, Jesper is a drinker, so he kindof may not have quite good precision

[wholefnshow1]

jesper has some of the most fluid and amazingly clean solos i've ever heard.

[00TheImmortal00]

This video sucks! Only one of those 'Jesper' solos is actually Jesper. You've used bjorns solos and guest solos!

[Blackdragonseye]

Jesper FTW

[Deathmanlp]

Jesper & in flames 4ever in flames we trust

[AvengingEnder]

oh and jesper was never in altaria

[lance180]

Sorry i made a mistake

I mean jesper ex-synergy

[AvengingEnder]

jesper, no one beats him in my opinion

[Drakeshit]

Jesper.

[southflame90]

Jesper!!

[Homalocepale]

Jesper ftw

[BoundWithDuctTape]

who won this one?

(If it hasn't been counted yet I vote for jani)

[Ludorff]

For the information. Chris Ammot from Arch Enemy did the solo in Suburban Me, not Jesper. It's written black on white on the In Flames website and in the Clayman booklet. And the Ammot style is recognisable. So it was a bad exemple.

But my vote goes to Jesper anyway even if he's less technically skilled.

[blackjesus187]

I would agree. Jesper is similar to Dimebag Darrel in that he has been copied 100s of times over in his styling. Every time I hear a metalcore band Stromblad's chord progressions are in the background. Yes, Laiho is fast and awesome...but 20 years from now we'll all be hearing Jesper.

[nirvanadetheezer727]

Jani!

[xdavepriestx]

jani!!!

[DsTyFr]

janii =D

[InsaneClownBitch]

Jesper.

[joulukuusivaras]

jani!!!

[BlackRain100]

JESPER!

[Thomasuter]

Uh Jani, duh.

1. You didn't put the greatest solo of Jani.

2. "December Flower"'s solo was played by Fredrick Johansson.

3. Jesper is more of a rythm guitarist.

[BlackRain100]

Jesper is not a rythm guitarist, he play the lead riffs while björn plays solos.

[9Battery9]

Jani is alot more technical and all and hands up wins clearly. These guys are just talking shit about playing with soul huh :D Jesper is mainly a rythm guitarist..

[WaiZkiZ]

jespers solos sounds always like same and he isnt so good at skills compared to liimatainen

[bigbilly666]

jani

[tclkkk317]

hands down jesper no question

[xXMaidenPowerXx]

Jesper!

[Zinkwtf]

Jesper imo

[filthbrain258]

JESPER WINS 4 SURE !!!!!

[vezelvul666]

Jesper!!!!!!!!

[assburgered]

Jesper ftw.

[njtwkr]

Jesper

[Homalocepale]

jesper is so much better imo

[Dario3933]

in flames we trust...i think jesper win just with the first solo suburban me...such beautiful

[zorclard]

Jani!!!!!!!!!!

[skaplis]

Jesper!!!

[Jackstock500]

jesper all the way

[videogamesvictor]

jani ftw

[tolga96]

jespeeer

[diegito55]

jani!!!!

[Tveity]

Jesper. ; )

[ArticanighT]

Jani is much better and in all respects.

Cain´s Offering! \m/ Jani is the best!

[credentz]

Jani extreamly close second . Jesper FTW