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.

Forever Is Not Nearly Long Enough - 2024-03-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Far From Home - 2023-06-09T00:00:00.000000Z

Metal Hall of Fame All Stars - 2023-03-17T00:00:00.000000Z

War Of The Worlds, Pt. 2 (Bonus Tracks Edition) - 2022-03-25T00:00:00.000000Z

H8 - 2021-07-30T00:00:00.000000Z

War Of The Worlds, Pt. 1 - 2018-07-27T00:00:00.000000Z

The Passage - 2016-08-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Metal on Metal - 2013-08-01T00:00:00.000000Z

This Is Metal - 2010-02-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Guitar Greats, Vol. 1 - 2007-06-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Working Man - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Metamorphosis - 2022-02-16T00:00:00.000000Z

Divide & Conquer - 2022-01-07T00:00:00.000000Z

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