@Stillguitars: I know, and it sux. I'm not sure who's side to take on this. It's like the DLR / VH split.
Rob was the shit, and supposedly the brainchild, but then he went on to start doing Halloween remake shit and techno-metal. So that knocks him down a little.
In the world of Manowar, Karl is the best guitarist for the band. Solo, he's good. Just not as good as others. In fact, Shankle is probably the best "solo" guitarist they ever had.
Karl's neo-classical sound and style fit perfectly with most songs. His altering of past Ross hits sound more like...
@nemosonn Yeah, I agree. I see what you're saying.