Editing Tony MacAlpine (section)

==Style and influence==
MacAlpine was highly influential in the [[neoclassical metal]] genre, becoming known for his instrumental rock style of playing that displays highly advanced shred techniques;<ref>Ramirez, Carlos (2011-06-21). [http://www.noisecreep.com/2011/06/21/tony-macalpine-still-shredding-after-all-these-years/ "Tony MacAlpine: Still Shredding After All These Years"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110824171439/http://www.noisecreep.com/2011/06/21/tony-macalpine-still-shredding-after-all-these-years/ |date=August 24, 2011 }}. [[Noisecreep]]. Retrieved 2012-10-11.</ref> one of his most oft-used techniques being 'sweep [[tapping]]', a variation of [[sweep-picking|sweep picking]]. He has incorporated elements of classical, jazz, fusion, hard rock and heavy metal on both guitar and keyboard, and has been described as a [[virtuoso]] by Jason Ankeny at [[AllMusic]].<ref>Ankeny, Jason. [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tony-macalpine-mn0000744391 "Tony MacAlpine"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616032608/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tony-macalpine-mn0000744391 |date=June 16, 2012 }}. ''[[AllMusic]]''. [[Rovi Corporation]]. Retrieved 2012-10-11.</ref>