Metropolis—Part I: "The Miracle and the Sleeper guitar solo
Dream Theater, 1992, from Images and Words. Solo by John Petrucci.
Petrucci trades blistering unison runs with the keyboards before launching into a lyrical, soaring lead that became a template for progressive metal shred.
Metropolis—Part I: "The Miracle and the Sleeper by Dream Theater is featured in our Progressive Metal (#2) list. The solo is played by John Petrucci and the song was released in 1992.
In our lists
- The Best Dream Theater Guitar Solos — #1
- The Best John Petrucci Guitar Solos — #2
- The 18 Best Progressive Metal Guitar Solos — #2
Sources
Who played the guitar solo on Metropolis—Part I: "The Miracle and the Sleeper?
John Petrucci played the solo on Dream Theater's Metropolis—Part I: "The Miracle and the Sleeper (1992).
What guitar was used on the Metropolis—Part I: "The Miracle and the Sleeper solo?
An ibanez through a Mesa/Boogie amp, according to widely reported accounts.