Earlier this month, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett suggested that most guitar solos won’t be remembered – now one of his peers suggests the blame for that lies partly with Hammett himself.

Guitarist Angel Vivaldi took issue with Hammett’s comments, posting on Facebook “If the solo is written by a songwriter and not a lazy guitarist relying on muscle memory, your solo will stay with people forever.”

Furthermore, Vivaldi blames the ‘oversaturation’ of bands like Guns N’ Roses, Led Zeppelin, Queen, and Metallica itself for keeping up-and-coming rock bands from getting any exposure.

Vivaldi did insist he meant no disrespect: “If not for Kirk I wouldn’t be here, so utmost respect to him.”