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Michael Romeo is one of the world's elite shredders – test your soloing skills with this lesson on his devastating abilities

By Charlie Griffiths Published

Influenced by the orchestral sweep of John Williams and the neoclassical madness of Yngwie Malmsteen, the Symphony X mastermind is a formidable shred talent, and this tab and audio lesson isn't for the fainthearted

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Michael Romeo: “There’s always some Randy Rhoads in what I do, but I throw in a little Van Halen, too”

By Joe Bosso Published

For his latest solo album, Symphony X shredder Michael Romeo returns to the H.G. Wells of inspiration

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Michael Romeo plays a Caparison MJR guitar at his home studio
Watch as Michael Romeo delivers one of this year's must-see shred solos in this searing playthrough of Divide & Conquer

By Jackson Maxwell Published

The lead single from the Symphony X guitarist's forthcoming album – War of the Worlds, Pt. 2 – boasts a technically and compositionally brilliant solo. Get an up-close look at how Romeo executes it

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From spectral folk to metal Muse: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Matt Owen, Sam Roche, Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell Published

Spice up your week with guitar goodness from Steve Vai, Shamir, Muse, Korn, Michael Romeo, Eve Adams and more

Music Releases
Michael Romeo of Symphony X performs at The Regency Ballroom on October 5, 2015 in San Francisco, California
Symphony X guitarist Michael Romeo announces new solo album, War of the Worlds, Pt. 2, premieres anthemic lead single, Divide & Conquer

By Jackson Maxwell Published

The follow-up to 2018's War of the Worlds, Pt. 1 is set to drop on March 25

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Symphony X Mastermind Michael Romeo Talks New Solo Album, 'War of the Worlds, Pt. 1'

By Jackson Maxwell Published

"I think sonically, it all kind of fell into place.” Symphony X's Michael Romeo discusses his impressive, cinematic solo debut.

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Symphony X Guitarist Michael Romeo Announces First Solo Album, 'War of the Worlds, Pt. 1'

By Guitar World Staff Published

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Betcha Can't Play This: Symphony X Guitarist Michael Romeo Conjures "Beethoven on Speed"

By Michael Romeo Published

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