Octavarium guitar solo
Dream Theater, 2005, from Octavarium. Solo by John Petrucci.
The closing section of the 24-minute title epic builds to a triumphant, sustained lead that fans rank among his most emotional moments.
Octavarium by Dream Theater is featured in our Progressive Metal (#18) list. The solo is played by John Petrucci and the song was released in 2005.
In our lists
- The Best Dream Theater Guitar Solos — #5
- The Best John Petrucci Guitar Solos — #4
- The 18 Best Progressive Metal Guitar Solos — #18
Sources
Who played the guitar solo on Octavarium?
John Petrucci played the solo on Dream Theater's Octavarium (2005).
What guitar was used on the Octavarium solo?
An ernie ball music man jp through a Mesa/Boogie amp, according to widely reported accounts.