Andy Paredes began playing classical guitar at age 8 and switched to electric guitar after hearing the music of Iron Maiden, Dio, and Rising Force. Former guitarist of the progressive metal group Talamasca and power metal group Ion Vein.
Member Since: 9/2/2006
Band Website: previous band: talamasca.cc, ionvein.com
Influences: Music: Iron Maiden, King Diamond, Fates Warning, Death, Helstar, Rush, as well as Fusion and Bebop influences.
Guitarists: Lifeson, LaRouque, Macalpine, Becker, Vandenberg, Ian, Hetfield, etc.
Sounds Like: Metal with classical influences and some odd-time changes, i.e. In Flames, Soilwork, Children of Bodom, Iron Maiden, Alice in Chains.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None