Read all 80 posts. Several times, heated and felt like it was useless to carry on. So it all comes down to- Brad ins't an awesome player. But that's because his sound fits the album and he doesn't like to show off. The solos he has done aren't very impressive and appeal to a selected lot in the audience. He can do better, and he probably will, within a few upcoming studio albums. His riffs aren't all that impressive either, but they are good to listen to, regardless. Was that why there were huge replies and pointless ranting and arguing? Meh.