Michael Schenker was already an internationally acclaimed guitar hero when he formed MSG in 1979. An alumnus of the Scorpions and UFO, Schenker kept the guitar and his unique style at the center of the proceedings in his solo groups. That’s you’ll find in this aptly titled instrumental rock classic, a signature MSG piece from the 1980 debut album. “Into the Arena” strikes a perfect balance between Teutonic neoclassical metal tangents, virtuoso blues-rock stylings and Led Zep heaviness. It is definitive Schenker and stands as a leading example of the Euro-Metal art form in action.