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Bands That Use 8-String Guitars

Last Updated on: April 15, 2026 by Brogan Woodburn

Discover which bands use 8-string guitars including Meshuggah, Animals as Leaders, Deftones, and Periphery, plus how each uses the extended range

Best 8-String Guitars for Metal

Last Updated on: April 9, 2024 by Brogan Woodburn

An outdoor concert with 8-string guitars for metal

We’re going to uncover the unique qualities of 8-string guitars, their role in producing mind-blowing metal sounds, and our top 5 picks you can’t ignore.