Original: Two guitarists may perform as a guitar tandem , and trade off the lead guitar and rhythm guitar roles . Alternatively , two or more guitarists can share the lead and rhythm roles throughout the show , or both guitarists can play the same role ( '' dual lead guitars '' or '' dual rhythm guitars '' ) .
Simplified: In some rock or metal bands with two guitarists , the two performers may perform as a '' guitar tandem '' , and trade off the lead guitar and rhythm guitar roles , or both guitarists can play the same role ( '' dual lead guitars '' or '' dual rhythm guitars '' ) .