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Tony MacAlpine

guitar virtuosohard rockinstrumental rock

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Biography

Tony MacAlpine is an American musician and composer. In a career spanning four decades, he has released twelve studio albums. MacAlpine is best known as an instrumental rock and heavy metal solo guitarist, although he has worked with many different bands and musicians in guest appearances and collaborations.

Genre Connections

hard rockNetwork Signal

86%

instrumental rockNetwork Signal

86%

guitar virtuoso

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86%

jazz fusionNetwork Signal

72%

jazzNetwork Signal

72%

neoclassical metalNetwork Signal

72%

metalNetwork Signal

72%

progressive metalNetwork Signal

72%

Mood Signals

heavy intensityjazz-rooted musicianship

Discography

Albums

Tony MacAlpine

2011

Chromaticity

2001

Master of Paradise

1999

Violent Machine

1996

Evolution

1995

Premonition

1994

Madness

1993

Freedom to Fly

1992

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Origin

United States

Years Active

1992 – Present

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Era: 1980s

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Vinnie Moorerelated_artist

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Yngwie Malmsteenrelated_artist

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Greg Howerelated_artist

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Jason Beckerrelated_artist

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Paul Gilbertrelated_artist

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