Michael Romeo
Michael James Romeo (born March 6, 1968) is an American musician, best known as the guitarist, founding member, and main songwriter of the progressive metal group Symphony X. He is one of two members to appear on every Symphony X release (the other being Michael Pinnella). Romeo is known for his speed and precision on the guitar, having been praised for his "pyrotechnic displays" on the instrument. He is also known for his unique style of tapping. Romeo was ranked #91 out of 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time by Guitar World, and has influenced a number of younger players, including DragonForce's Herman Li, who listed Romeo among his favorite guitarists in 2011.
Genre: neo-classical-metal, shred, progressive-metal, progressive-power-metal
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Top Tracks
- Metamorphosis
- Roses on White Lace
- Solar Shuffle (feat. Michael Romeo)
- Trial of Adeus Bue (feat. Michael Romeo)
- Egyptian Winds (feat. Michael Romeo, Chris Impellitteri)
- Analog Kid
- The Broken Face
- Roses On White Lace
- Divide & Conquer
- Constellations
- Oblivion
- War Machine
- Differences
- Believe
- Djinn
- F*Cking Robots
- Black
- Fear The Unknown
- Introduction
- Alien DeathRay (Bonus Track)
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