Romeo's music sounds like its going somewhere, it takes you on a journey like a song sound do. Malmsteen just sounds like hes playing the same pattern all over the guitar and it gets boring after 3 minutes in
Its hard to pick between these two - they are both so great. Yngwie's Rising Force (debut solo album) is out of this world compositionally. Probably the best arrangements of his entire career. On par with Jason Becker's Perpetual Burn album imo.
Yngwie is better for the first 10 seconds, but when you listen to all of their music....there's no comparison. Romeo's catalogue is beyond epic and he is the mastermind behind one of greatest bands in history.
Romeo clearly has the better range and variation. Doesn't help that the audio quality they used for Romeo was horrid compared to that they used for Yngwie. Whether that was intentional or not I dont know...
@@FatalMusa My guess is there's just not that many good quality vids from playing Romeo live around. Yngwie already had had a huge boost before he even started his career as a solo guitarist. Romeo came to prominence several years after those events, so he nurtured from players that came before him like Yngwie for sure (also Randy Rhoads was a huge influence on him, maybe second to none), and he took their skills to a WHOLE other level, but with less notoriety except for us, niche appreciators who happen to listen to him with Symphony X and fall in love with his guitar playing, composing, arranging, producing and his overall musical outpour. What a great time to be alive and being able to enjoy both of these Gods among men performing live here in Chile 🇨🇱❤️🎸
I don't care for boring speed tapping with no individual sound in the majority of the notes. I can tap fast too so I need actual original sounds to be captivated. This dude is fast and boring. Yngewie has the upper hand with tone and feel. As far as what is presented in this video Romeo sounds like a bland midi track. Too much distortion to have dynamics. Sorry my friends.
Romeo is far more versatile. More arpeggio work, string skipping techniques, etcetera. Plus, I happen to like Symphony X a lot more. No disrespect to Yngwie.
Along with EVH, Yngwie inspired pretty much every rock guitarist in the 80s...even Romeo. However, while Yngwie (and EVH) stagnated, Romeo took his playing to the astronomical level it is today.
EVH definitely didn’t stagnate imo, if you listen to the 90s albums (Carnal Knowledge, Balance, the Twister tracks and even parts of VHIII), his songwriting & playing absolutely matured and evolved.
I'm 55. I grew up listening to Yngwie first. He's a great guitarist and I love the first album and the stuff he did with Alcatrazz. Marching Out was decent, I lost interest after Trilogy. Michael Romeo produces, arranges, composes all of Symphony X's music. Other than the first album(no Rusell Allen) practically all of their albums are masterpeices. IMHO.
If you are only looking at guitar shredding then you are missing most of Michael Romeo's talent. He is also an amazing song writer and composer. He's written everything from catchy metal songs to 20 minute long prog epics, and even film score sounding stuff.
My vote goes to Michael Romeo. I think he has more variety of sounds and techniques. I love Yngwie but Michael Romeo is a master of all guitar techniques.
Gotta go with Yngwie. Despite his perfect technique he has some of the best vibrato out there. Some of my favorite moments in Yngwie's playing is when he just hits a sweet bend and holds it for a second
@@FlashRayLaser it wasn't a way of saying anything bad about him at all. I mainly meant his picking technique. He has perfect right hand technique and really good vibrato
I'm no "shred" fan by any stretch, but after listening to this clip my vote goes to Romeo. They're both technical wizards, so they're both equals in that category. Michael Romeo, however, comes across as someone with more musical expression; he's more lyrical in his approach. That's just my opinion.
I have the impression that Romeo plays purely and faster...but of course these are just nuances, because they both represent the highest level of play. Yngwie Malmseen creates very melodic songs, while Michael Romeo is perfectly flawless.
I dunno man. I've been an YM fan since the mid 80's. He was shredding before lots of these guys ever picked up their first guitar. He practically invented it. That being said, there's just something about the way MR's playing is just so effortless. Yngvie may have been the original, but I gotta give the nod to Michael. He's the shred king.
Romeo is great but Yngwie is the original. Yngwies playing just has this wild dymanic element to it, similar to Eddie on the first Van Halen album. Just something crazy about Yngwie that puts his playing over the top.
You obviously have no idea what you're talking about. The Divine Wings of Tragedy album is better than Malmsteins entire catalog @@flemminghedemann9672
The difference between them isn't their shred, but their overall musical abilities that's revealed in their music writing, in which Romeo is demonstrably superior. Don't really know that YM can't write just as well, only that in his decades long career he hasn't.
Michael Romeo once said in an interview that Malmsteen was untouchable. I like them both, however I only listen to the pre-2000s stuff of Yngwie, but still listen to the entire catalog of MR. As to which is better, it's like choosing who's your favorite kid.
Can’t really compare the two. Yngwie is one of the founding hero’s of the Neo classical style, so without Yngwie, there probably wouldn’t be a M Romeo. That being said, Romeo has surpassed the master ages ago, with flawless technique, speed, and next level innovation. Romeo is Malmsteen 3.0
Just discovered your channel, that was a great video! That said I have to go Romeo. Didn't need the videos though... His playing has influenced me a great deal. When I pick up the guitar, after all this time, I often go to SX licks before a lot of other things. It works for warm-ups as well as just mindless fun or anything else. I love these guy's music. Cheers from France! 🍻
I must confess that i grew up and learning the guitar wth yngwie but Romeo....Romeo is different....i never get bored of leaning from him. Even he is more clean in his perfonmances and plays My vote goles to Michael
We must take a moment to recognize just how successful and impressive Malmsteen is DESPITE being severely handicapped by his inability to do anything outside of downward pickslanting. Likewise, take Andy James, a player who is the opposite (limited by his steadfast upward pickslanting). Both are killer players. Romeo is free and can play anything these guys can, but they can't play what he can because of their limitations mentioned.
Yngwie in 83-89 is hard to beat, so I'd say he wins if we compare the peaks. His playing in Alcatrazz might be the greatest shredding of all time. But Romeo has a better discography overall and a greater variety of styles. Romeo's solo in Egypt is one of the all-time greats.
you should make a compilation of the best masters of tapping technique, or a series of videos by genre, best power metal shredders, best thrash shredders and so on, love your content mate!
Michael Romeo desde o primeiro álbum do SX ele mostrou que toca perfeitamente qualquer estilo. YM é monstro! Porém não tem a mesma versatilidade do MR.
I’ve been playing for close to 28 years so I didn’t start playing until the 90s but as a kid growing up in the 80s and remembering Malmsteen, he most definitely pioneered this neoclassical speed shred and I’ve never seen anyone else before him play these minor and harmonic minor scales like he does, making him this prodigy virtuoso Like NO OTHER before but subsequently inspired numerous players to drastically up their game. I think Romeo got this one.. fast smooth accurate and then some
Yngwie plays fast while keeping it melodious and full of attitude.. Romeo plays fast but it feels like somebody is practicing scales and a lesson. Definitely YJM forever ❤
Yngwie is in a class of his own simply because of his songwriting capabilities and innovation. The sad part is that he knows this and has become so delusional over the years that he thinks he’s a great singer and master of production as well, and the quality of everything he produces has massively gone downhill. I WANT to give it to Romeo simply because he knows his limits and isn’t so vehemently in love with himself.
Yngwie you will always remember that style and know when he is playing at that amazing speed. Romeo, not so much...just playing through the riffs but not much for style...just speed...
we are talking about shred, not "composition" and even that, Malmsteen is one of Romeo's influences, so, whatever people say about Malmsteen not being good compositor is just pointless, Romeo is one of my favorites but Malmteen is the king here
My friend worked backstage at the arena and said yngwie had a special formula he'd stick his hands in after a show because his fingertips were slightly burned from playing so fast
Yngwie! More articulated (stacatted) in this type of technique. Recognizable immediately without being seen. But Michael is a shred master too! Just another character
I like both, but Symphony X is much more interesting to listen to. I have the first Yngwie alnum wich is good. And as a swede you should be proud of Yngwie. Btw the Marshall YJM is great, got the chance to play it once. As I got an SL drive that goes into my Engl fireball I can have the flavor of both guitarists sound😊
Both Romeo and Malmsteen are highly respected in the guitar community and have influenced countless guitarists worldwide. Ultimately, it's up to the listener to decide which guitarist they prefer based on their own taste in music and playing styles.
YM is a sentimental favorite. A pioneer of neo classical metal. Having said that I got to say; MR Has built on it, and taking it to another level. Got to give it to MR.
Romeo hands down!! His new War of the Worlds pt. 2 album so 🔥🔥🔥 couldn’t put my finger on it at first but it sounds almost like if the The Lost Boys had a sequel soundtrack. I’ve always loved Yngwie but more of a one trick pony neo classical harmonic minor kinda sound gets old. but Yngwie did indeed sort of invent that style and bring to forefront. Romeo is a better writer and works with a vocalist and more versatile in my opinion. He took that style and pushed it further. Romeo surpassed Yngwie along time ago during Odyssey late 90’s and is more on the level of Petrucci now. That new album is 🔥🔥🔥 completely outdid himself again with WotW part 2 . Seriously I thought I heard everything out of Romeo and sort of forgot about him but no he’s still out here pushing it and has really never stopped. He gets my vote !!
to point out my choice, i must say that i love symphony x. romeo shreds the power metal and prog metal scene. we all know that the people that we love, who shred prog/power are epic. however, yngwie malmsteen was from a previous era, and gave romeo a platform before he was baroquing and rolling. romeo wasn't shredding before symphony x, but yngwie was 10 years before. gotta give it to the malm.
Both equally great in their own way. But just to vote on sheer signature sound...Yngwie is the man. No matter whos playing without seeing them you will always know its Yngwie playing. His sound is undeniable. Just my opinion
Stunning guitarists, I grew up listening to Yngwie so guess I am biased. At this level it is down to taste. For me Yngwie has subtle differences that I find appealing. Michael Romeo is incredible and is wonderful to hear. There are so many wonderful musicians out there for us to enjoy, we are very fortunate to have so many masters of the guitar to learn from.
Saw both live a few times. End result is Yngwie is better live while Romeo is a better studio musician. These days I listen to Paul Wardingham and Andy James and Syndrone. All are above average and better then these two.
If we’re comparing shredding, this is a really difficult question. However, Romeo is a brilliant riff writer, and I’ve never heard Malmsteen play riffs anywhere near as good as him.
Romeo's music sounds like its going somewhere, it takes you on a journey like a song sound do. Malmsteen just sounds like hes playing the same pattern all over the guitar and it gets boring after 3 minutes in
Romeo can do everything Yngwie can do. Not so much the other way around. Romeo isn't just a shredder. His composition skills are out of this world.
There wouldn't be Michael without Yngwie, don't forget It!
Its hard to pick between these two - they are both so great. Yngwie's Rising Force (debut solo album) is out of this world compositionally. Probably the best arrangements of his entire career. On par with Jason Becker's Perpetual Burn album imo.
romeo did what yngwie did, but yngwie paved the way, and the style of yngwie wins out;.
@@douglasbarroso5296and?
There wouldn’t be Yngwie if there wasn’t Richie Blackmore 🤣
@@erikthered1719 No, there
wouldn't be Yngwie without Paganini, Bach, and Hendrix!
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Yngwie is better for the first 10 seconds, but when you listen to all of their music....there's no comparison. Romeo's catalogue is beyond epic and he is the mastermind behind one of greatest bands in history.
Romeo clearly has the better range and variation. Doesn't help that the audio quality they used for Romeo was horrid compared to that they used for Yngwie. Whether that was intentional or not I dont know...
@@FatalMusa My guess is there's just not that many good quality vids from playing Romeo live around. Yngwie already had had a huge boost before he even started his career as a solo guitarist. Romeo came to prominence several years after those events, so he nurtured from players that came before him like Yngwie for sure (also Randy Rhoads was a huge influence on him, maybe second to none), and he took their skills to a WHOLE other level, but with less notoriety except for us, niche appreciators who happen to listen to him with Symphony X and fall in love with his guitar playing, composing, arranging, producing and his overall musical outpour. What a great time to be alive and being able to enjoy both of these Gods among men performing live here in Chile 🇨🇱❤️🎸
Michael romeo's father - yngwie 😂😂😂
Thats what she said
I don't care for boring speed tapping with no individual sound in the majority of the notes. I can tap fast too so I need actual original sounds to be captivated. This dude is fast and boring. Yngewie has the upper hand with tone and feel. As far as what is presented in this video Romeo sounds like a bland midi track. Too much distortion to have dynamics. Sorry my friends.
Romeo has a wider variety of playing style. My vote is with him.
what?
Yngwie like violen melodic style
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Romeo is far more versatile. More arpeggio work, string skipping techniques, etcetera. Plus, I happen to like Symphony X a lot more. No disrespect to Yngwie.
@@senzra2479because he is
Romeo does what Yngwie does and has some innovative differences to it. Romeo has my vote
Along with EVH, Yngwie inspired pretty much every rock guitarist in the 80s...even Romeo. However, while Yngwie (and EVH) stagnated, Romeo took his playing to the astronomical level it is today.
Couldn't describe it any better 🔥
EVH definitely didn’t stagnate imo, if you listen to the 90s albums (Carnal Knowledge, Balance, the Twister tracks and even parts of VHIII), his songwriting & playing absolutely matured and evolved.
I'm 55. I grew up listening to Yngwie first. He's a great guitarist and I love the first album and the stuff he did with Alcatrazz. Marching Out was decent, I lost interest after Trilogy.
Michael Romeo produces, arranges, composes all of Symphony X's music. Other than the first album(no Rusell Allen) practically all of their albums are masterpeices. IMHO.
If you are only looking at guitar shredding then you are missing most of Michael Romeo's talent. He is also an amazing song writer and composer. He's written everything from catchy metal songs to 20 minute long prog epics, and even film score sounding stuff.
My vote goes to Michael Romeo. I think he has more variety of sounds and techniques. I love Yngwie but Michael Romeo is a master of all guitar techniques.
He's a beast of a player that's for sure, effortless! Thanks for watching!
And copied Yngwie, stlyle and image.
@@jacquesfinster5034 That's for sure too hahahahaha Yngwie is the original one
I'm for Romeo due to his variety of playing, style, and smoother sounds as well.
@@jacquesfinster5034he plays nothing like yngwie.
I prefer Romeo, only because of his composition skills. Not only a shredder, but a riff master too.
I have a thing for Yngwie’s playing. His aggressive picking and wide vibrato melts my face
Yngwie is so good, but i prefer Roméo, in fact I love the symphony x band, just my opinion, kisses from France, Enjoy
Merci mon ami! Thanks for watching!
Gotta go with Yngwie. Despite his perfect technique he has some of the best vibrato out there. Some of my favorite moments in Yngwie's playing is when he just hits a sweet bend and holds it for a second
I don't mean to be argumentive but I don't understand why you said "despite his perfect technique" as if that should hurt it; vibrato is a technique.
@@FlashRayLaser it wasn't a way of saying anything bad about him at all. I mainly meant his picking technique. He has perfect right hand technique and really good vibrato
@@awguitarroom8033Yngwie vibrato is second to none. Honestly….😊
I'm no "shred" fan by any stretch, but after listening to this clip my vote goes to Romeo. They're both technical wizards, so they're both equals in that category. Michael Romeo, however, comes across as someone with more musical expression; he's more lyrical in his approach. That's just my opinion.
Michael Romeo is a more dynamic player in my opinion. Probably the most underappreciated guitarist I can think of!
MR is the GOATest of the GOATs. 🤘
I love Romeo in particular the "old Romeo" of the nineties but Yngwie is his father, and the father of all shredders !
I have the impression that Romeo plays purely and faster...but of course these are just nuances, because they both represent the highest level of play. Yngwie Malmseen creates very melodic songs, while Michael Romeo is perfectly flawless.
I dunno man. I've been an YM fan since the mid 80's. He was shredding before lots of these guys ever picked up their first guitar. He practically invented it. That being said, there's just something about the way MR's playing is just so effortless. Yngvie may have been the original, but I gotta give the nod to Michael. He's the shred king.
Romeo is great but Yngwie is the original. Yngwies playing just has this wild dymanic element to it, similar to Eddie on the first Van Halen album. Just something crazy about Yngwie that puts his playing over the top.
Probably always hungover, alway with a cigarette in his mouth! Thanks for watching!
No matter how fast he plays, Yngwie is always melodic.
No donuts were hurt during the filming of this video.
Romeo is technical perfection
Nothing against Yngwie but I am fully for Michael Romeo - which does not mean I am not listening to Yngwie! They are both treasures!
Romeo is hands down better. It's not even close. A better player, a better writer, a better composer. Period.
but romeo cant write a song, or a melody, Yngwie has made 50 great songs,, with melody,,, romes has none. sorry,
You obviously have no idea what you're talking about. The Divine Wings of Tragedy album is better than Malmsteins entire catalog @@flemminghedemann9672
@@flemminghedemann9672you have never heard Michael Romeo. Sorry
Romeo is much better
Michael Romeo. He has all the speed of Yngwie without the ego and his solos have variety. I think Ynwie's start to sound the same after a while.
The difference between them isn't their shred, but their overall musical abilities that's revealed in their music writing, in which Romeo is demonstrably superior. Don't really know that YM can't write just as well, only that in his decades long career he hasn't.
Yngwie is the Sun, Michael is the Moon. Both are great.
Told ya, it was CC DeVille...
yes
Michael Romeo once said in an interview that Malmsteen was untouchable. I like them both, however I only listen to the pre-2000s stuff of Yngwie, but still listen to the entire catalog of MR. As to which is better, it's like choosing who's your favorite kid.
yawn..all the newer guys give the previous guys props in interview..it's the professional courtesy, really Romeo knows he is wayyy better.
The winner? That would be the listeners because we could get to witness such people excell at what they do.
Yngwie for me,mind blowing when i first heard him,thanks.
Yngwie: he plays every note like he means it. Not my favourite style of playing, but his feel is undeniable.
Ok guthrie
@@stevewood9897 hahahaha exactly
Can’t really compare the two. Yngwie is one of the founding hero’s of the Neo classical style, so without Yngwie, there probably wouldn’t be a M Romeo. That being said, Romeo has surpassed the master ages ago, with flawless technique, speed, and next level innovation. Romeo is Malmsteen 3.0
Just discovered your channel, that was a great video!
That said I have to go Romeo. Didn't need the videos though... His playing has influenced me a great deal.
When I pick up the guitar, after all this time, I often go to SX licks before a lot of other things. It works for warm-ups as well as just mindless fun or anything else. I love these guy's music.
Cheers from France! 🍻
Cheers Kevin! 🍻
Yngwie or Romeo....
That's like asking a parent who's their favorite child.
I luv them both.
Fr
Far beyond the sun, nuff said
Michael Romeo is the best because he has many different styles.
Yngwie is the best !!!
I used to watch videos like this back in 2009. Just has that vibe lol.
Romeo, the most underrated metal guitarist
I must confess that i grew up and learning the guitar wth yngwie but Romeo....Romeo is different....i never get bored of leaning from him.
Even he is more clean in his perfonmances and plays
My vote goles to Michael
We must take a moment to recognize just how successful and impressive Malmsteen is DESPITE being severely handicapped by his inability to do anything outside of downward pickslanting. Likewise, take Andy James, a player who is the opposite (limited by his steadfast upward pickslanting). Both are killer players.
Romeo is free and can play anything these guys can, but they can't play what he can because of their limitations mentioned.
Yngwie in 83-89 is hard to beat, so I'd say he wins if we compare the peaks. His playing in Alcatrazz might be the greatest shredding of all time.
But Romeo has a better discography overall and a greater variety of styles. Romeo's solo in Egypt is one of the all-time greats.
you should make a compilation of the best masters of tapping technique, or a series of videos by genre, best power metal shredders, best thrash shredders and so on, love your content mate!
Good idea! Thanks for watching
Reb beach would win hands down
Reb all the way
Romeo. 🔥🔥🔥
lousy comparison - because of the sound. michal romeo is at a clear disadvatane given the quality of the video clips used.
Even with the “disadvantage”, Romeo wins imo
Michael Romeo desde o primeiro álbum do SX ele mostrou que toca perfeitamente qualquer estilo. YM é monstro! Porém não tem a mesma versatilidade do MR.
THE CHAMPIONSHIP round Shawn Lane vs Michael Romeo !!!
shawn lane is better technically but i think michael romeo has more musicality and better composition
Alive Romeo is The best!!!
Romeo plz.
I’ve been playing for close to 28 years so I didn’t start playing until the 90s but as a kid growing up in the 80s and remembering Malmsteen, he most definitely pioneered this neoclassical speed shred and I’ve never seen anyone else before him play these minor and harmonic minor scales like he does, making him this prodigy virtuoso Like NO OTHER before but subsequently inspired numerous players to drastically up their game. I think Romeo got this one.. fast smooth accurate and then some
MR can write a song I wanna hear.
YJM, not so much.
Most of YJM's "songs" are literally backing-tracks for him to noodle and sweep over. But I do like a lot of his older stuff.
michael romeo, obviously, the variety and the technique
Two of the greatest players ever. At this level there is no " even better'. Both are out of this world in guitar terms.
Yngwie plays fast while keeping it melodious and full of attitude.. Romeo plays fast but it feels like somebody is practicing scales and a lesson.
Definitely YJM forever ❤
Yngwie is in a class of his own simply because of his songwriting capabilities and innovation. The sad part is that he knows this and has become so delusional over the years that he thinks he’s a great singer and master of production as well, and the quality of everything he produces has massively gone downhill. I WANT to give it to Romeo simply because he knows his limits and isn’t so vehemently in love with himself.
NGL, I’m a YJM guy through & through, but the production aged like milk.
Team Yngwie for sure. The original!
comparing yngwie vs michael was like the flash vs reverse flash
Yngwie you will always remember that style and know when he is playing at that amazing speed. Romeo, not so much...just playing through the riffs but not much for style...just speed...
Technically Michael Romeo is better by far.
we are talking about shred, not "composition" and even that, Malmsteen is one of Romeo's influences, so, whatever people say about Malmsteen not being good compositor is just pointless, Romeo is one of my favorites but Malmteen is the king here
Romeo is the final boss of guitar. Yngwie is the first boss that seems hard until you get the hang of it.
Yngwie is the legend !!!
My friend worked backstage at the arena and said yngwie had a special formula he'd stick his hands in after a show because his fingertips were slightly burned from playing so fast
Yngwie all the way...!!! For me..
His note choices are more neo classical than Romeo's...
Both are excellent speed players...!!!
Yngwie! More articulated (stacatted) in this type of technique. Recognizable immediately without being seen. But Michael is a shred master too! Just another character
Yngwie Rule's! Not Even A Contest!
Yngwie can eat 2 Double whoppers while Romeo can 4 plus a KFC bucket.
One thing we can all agree on: We wouldn’t want to get caught between either of them at a Golden Corral 😳
I mean, for me Yngwie is the main pilar for shredders. But Romeo is just a more modern, dynamic and a product of a new era
Please dont compare yngwie to his students never..
Yngwie is the boss!!
Student has surpassed the teacher.
Your fucking ass, Romeo is the best
Romeo
Serious question:
Do people that loved Neo classical rock shredders love Classical orcherstra music as well..🤔
Well both are technical powerhouses but: one of them sounds like a majestic force of nature, the other one sounds like a kazoo.
I like both, but Symphony X is much more interesting to listen to. I have the first Yngwie alnum wich is good. And as a swede you should be proud of Yngwie. Btw the Marshall YJM is great, got the chance to play it once. As I got an SL drive that goes into my Engl fireball I can have the flavor of both guitarists sound😊
Yngwie will never pubicly utter the words, MIchael Romeo
Early pre car crash Yngwie in the mid 80’s was a Force Of Nature.
Now , not so much , but honestly I love both of their playing.
Yngwie menjadi inspirasi jutaan gitaris dunia, sementara Romeo saya belum terlalu kenal...
Romeo and it's not even close imo
Both Romeo and Malmsteen are highly respected in the guitar community and have influenced countless guitarists worldwide. Ultimately, it's up to the listener to decide which guitarist they prefer based on their own taste in music and playing styles.
Malmsteen for groundbreaking virtuosity and Romeo for balanced, complex songwriting. Both are legends in their own right!
They’re both interesting for about 30 seconds.
Shawn Laine rules them all!!! Enuff said
Yngwie is fast and clean with classical taste. Gotta go with Yngwie!
Romeo🤘
YM is a sentimental favorite. A pioneer of neo classical metal. Having said that I got to say; MR Has built on it, and taking it to another level. Got to give it to MR.
Please do a Sambora VS Slash
Romeo hands down!! His new War of the Worlds pt. 2 album so 🔥🔥🔥 couldn’t put my finger on it at first but it sounds almost like if the The Lost Boys had a sequel soundtrack. I’ve always loved Yngwie but more of a one trick pony neo classical harmonic minor kinda sound gets old. but Yngwie did indeed sort of invent that style and bring to forefront. Romeo is a better writer and works with a vocalist and more versatile in my opinion. He took that style and pushed it further. Romeo surpassed Yngwie along time ago during Odyssey late 90’s and is more on the level of Petrucci now. That new album is 🔥🔥🔥 completely outdid himself again with WotW part 2 . Seriously I thought I heard everything out of Romeo and sort of forgot about him but no he’s still out here pushing it and has really never stopped. He gets my vote !!
to point out my choice, i must say that i love symphony x. romeo shreds the power metal and prog metal scene. we all know that the people that we love, who shred prog/power are epic. however, yngwie malmsteen was from a previous era, and gave romeo a platform before he was baroquing and rolling. romeo wasn't shredding before symphony x, but yngwie was 10 years before. gotta give it to the malm.
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I love both of them
I have a question about why you not using lasted videos on Romeo? With all my respect to mr. Malmsteen Romeo is the best now days!
I find Yngwie, while talented, a bit of a one trick pony
Yngwie is #1!
Both equally great in their own way. But just to vote on sheer signature sound...Yngwie is the man. No matter whos playing without seeing them you will always know its Yngwie playing. His sound is undeniable. Just my opinion
Stunning guitarists, I grew up listening to Yngwie so guess I am biased. At this level it is down to taste. For me Yngwie has subtle differences that I find appealing. Michael Romeo is incredible and is wonderful to hear. There are so many wonderful musicians out there for us to enjoy, we are very fortunate to have so many masters of the guitar to learn from.
Saw both live a few times. End result is Yngwie is better live while Romeo is a better studio musician. These days I listen to Paul Wardingham and Andy James and Syndrone. All are above average and better then these two.
Their bodies look like they're morphing into 1 person
Yngwie kakaknya... michael adiknya... sama² cepat,akurat,sweep picking arpeggio, neoklasikal,gondrong,keren aku suka mereka..
If we’re comparing shredding, this is a really difficult question. However, Romeo is a brilliant riff writer, and I’ve never heard Malmsteen play riffs anywhere near as good as him.
Romeo!
It's like comparing the first Ferrari ever made with a Bugatti Chyron. Romeo is the evolution.