Alex Masi

The Profile

Italian guitarist and composer known for neoclassical metal and instrumental rock. Active since the 1980s, he released the Grammy-nominated Attack of the Neon Shark and a series of albums adapting Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven.

Alex Masi is an Italian guitarist active since the 1980s, associated with neoclassical metal and instrumental rock; noted for the In the Name of Mozart/Bach/Beethoven adaptations and the Grammy-nominated album Attack of the Neon Shark.

A spirited defense of Alex Masi against the Malmsteen-clone label, praising his melodic sense and technical command. The review spotlights In The Name Of Mozart: seven Mozart pieces rearranged for guitar, with orchestral backing on one track by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. Production is deemed clear and well-balanced, and Masi’s passion for classical music is evident.