Into the Arena
Michael Schenker Group, 1980, from The Michael Schenker Group. Solo by Michael Schenker.
Schenker's defining instrumental: a galloping riff and melodic, composed-sounding leads that influenced a generation of neoclassical and metal players.
Into the Arena by Michael Schenker Group is #1 in our ranking of the best Michael Schenker Group guitar solos. The solo is played by Michael Schenker and the song was released in 1980.
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Who played the guitar solo on Into the Arena?
Michael Schenker played the solo on Michael Schenker Group's Into the Arena (1980).
What guitar was used on the Into the Arena solo?
A gibson flying v through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.