# Into the Arena guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Into the Arena by Michael Schenker Group (1980). From the album The Michael Schenker Group. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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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.

## In our lists

- [The Best Michael Schenker Group Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/michael-schenker-group-guitar-solos/) — #1

## Sources

- [DigitalDreamDoor: 200 Greatest Metal Guitar Solos](https://digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_metal-guitar-solos.html) — #69

### 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.

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