# Edge of Insanity guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Edge of Insanity by Tony MacAlpine (1986). From the album Edge of Insanity. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Tony MacAlpine, 1986, from *Edge of Insanity*. Solo by *Tony MacAlpine*.

The title track shows his classical training, with fast, harmonically rich runs over a Billy Sheehan and Steve Smith rhythm section.

Edge of Insanity by Tony MacAlpine is featured in our Neoclassical Metal (#12) list. The solo is played by Tony MacAlpine and the song was released in 1986.

## In our lists

- [The Best Tony MacAlpine Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/tony-macalpine-guitar-solos/) — #2
- [The 16 Best Neoclassical Metal Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/neoclassical-metal-guitar-solos/) — #12

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Edge of Insanity?

Tony MacAlpine played the solo on Tony MacAlpine's Edge of Insanity (1986).

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