# The Odyssey guitar solo

> Michael Romeo's guitar solo on The Odyssey by Symphony X (2002) starts at about 4:20. From the album The Odyssey. A prog metal classic from the 2000s.

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Symphony X, 2002, from *The Odyssey*. Solo by *Michael Romeo*.

A 24-minute symphonic epic based on Homer, with orchestral grandeur framing multiple guitar showcases.

The Odyssey by Symphony X is #5 in our ranking of the best Symphony X guitar solos. The solo is played by Michael Romeo and the song was released in 2002.

## In our lists

- [The Best Symphony X Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/symphony-x-guitar-solos/) — #5

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on The Odyssey?

Michael Romeo played the solo on Symphony X's The Odyssey (2002).

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