[1] Gottardo was mentioned by Steve Vai as one of the brightest talents in modern electric guitar.

[2][3] As a solo artist, he has released three albums, Frenzy of Ecstasy (2010, Digital Nations),[4] Non Temperato (2014),[5] and INkBlot (2022).

[6] In 2018 he was mentioned in the article "10 Contemporary Guitar Virtuosos You Need To Hear" by the British magazine Guitarist.

[12] Gottardo is married to guitar player and composer Gretchen Menn.

As a solo artist: The Nuts: Other appearances: Instructional DVDs and online courses: Gottardo collaborates with Charvel Guitars,[16] Two-Rock amplification,[17] Gruv Gear[18] Eminence Speakers.