• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of registration

• Performance must be within the 3-minute time limit

• Must be available if chosen for Ultimate Shredder Live performance round October 14th, 2025

• Record yourself shredding for up to 3 minutes

• Must be your original solo or improvisation

• Please do not use a backing track in your audition (except if you are listening in headphones as a guide)

• Please show hands, face, and full performance

• No edits, cuts, or overdubs

• Upload your video as unlisted to YouTube

Our judges will evaluate your audition video and determine who will advance to the finals and compete for The Ultimate Shredder title!

Finalists will go on to perform LIVE at Loretta’s Last Call in Boston on October 14th. Finalists will be notified by September 20th.

Equipment Rules:

• You bring your own guitar, but the amp/backline may be provided.

• No MIDI guitars, backing loopers, or multitrack devices (unless approved)

• Wireless systems may be allowed, but must be tested in advance

Judging Criteria:

• Judges will evaluate aspects such as speed, accuracy, technique, originality, and stage presence.

Disqualification Triggers:

• Plagiarizing other solos

• Exceeding the time limit

• Auto-tuned guitars or looped pre-recorded leads