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About Me

There's something to be said for having conviction and dedication for your art in a business that is so watered down that it has become a shallow shell of it's former self. LoNero is one of those rare bands that strays away from trends and the beaten path. They are four musicians that got together to create a new genre of instrumental rock. Guitarist Bill Lonero, drummer Steve Spicer, bassist Mike McKaigg and guitarist William Baglivio created Guitarcore, a genre all their own. So infectious that even those that don't listen to rock find themselves headbanging and foot tapping to their unique brand of Instrumental Guitarcore.
LoNero's debut cd "Relentless" (released March 6th 2007 with a month long promotion from Apple Computers) is 14 tracks of punishing rhythms, beautiful acoustic and infectious melodies. Built on the principal that the song should always come first, "Relentless" proves that you can still be instrumental and gain a wide and varied fan base without having to follow what others have already done.
Unlike most instrumental artists LoNero is a band in the truest sense of the word. Everyone contributes to the unique sound that is LoNero. But LoNero is not just a band that records in the studio album after album. They are a dynamic group that performs live every chance they get.
Currently, the band plans an extensive tour and with endorsements/sponsorships from products such as Peavey, Hot Picks, Seymour Duncan, Dunlop, Rebel Straps and Lava Cables the band plans on "playing 'til we drop" says Bill Lonero. "I've had the privilege of playing or recording with the likes of Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani), Gigi Gonaway (Mariah Carey), Mike Mangini (Extreme and Steve Vai) and Polo Jones (Zucchero and Whitney Houston) so I understand what hard work is and am prepared to do what it takes to build our fan base. We love the road because we can connect with our fans."

My Interests

Also visit MySpace.com/LoNero
Equipment
Guitars: Peavey Wolfgang, Ibanez USA Custom, Fender Telecaster, Fender Showman, Ovation 6/12 Doubleneck, Custom Strat, Ibanez RG550, Charvel 3DR, Washburn N2
Amps:Peavey Triple XXX Head w/4x12 cab, Genz Benz El Diablo 100 Watt Head w/2x12 cab, Line 6 XL Plus
Effects: 535 Prototype Wah, Digitech Whammy Pedal.
Recording Gear:Mackie 32 x 8,Alesis ADAT XT (2),Eventide GTR-4000 w/Expansion Card, Drawmer DS-201, dbx 161, dbx 576, Roland DEP-5, HHB Radius 40, Ashley Parametric EQ, BBE 362 SW Sonic Maximer, Alesis Midiverb 2, Valley People Noise Gate, Tascam CD-501, Event PS-8 Studio Monitors (2), Alesis Monitor Two, Shure SM-57(3), Marshall V67, Audio Technica 4050, Herman Miller Aeron Chair,Omnirax Synergy Desk
Computer/Recording Software:Mac Dual G4 with 1GB Ram, Steinberg Nuendo with Waves Diamond Bundle
Endorsers: Peavey, Seymour Duncan Pickups, Hot Picks, Furman, Rebel Straps.

Music:

www.BillLonero.com
Band Website: www.LoNero.net
Official website of my new album Relentless: www.TheNewAlbum.com
Official LoNero Merchandise site: www.FuckYourTrend.com
Click my iTunes QuickLink© below to purchase each song from "Slather" individually. iTunes will automatically open up when you click it straight to "Slather". ..

Heroes:

GOD

My Blog

SteelHeart @ Rocklahoma

Everyone's been asking me how the show at Rocklahoma went with SteelHeart. Two words: FUCKING AWESOME!The crowd was incredible (we were the only band that the crowd asked for an encore), we signed aut...
Posted by Bill Lonero on Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:44:00 PST

New Interview with MetalMonthly.com

Hey all!There is a new interview up with me at http://www. metalmonthly. com/LoNero. htmlCheck it out and let us know what you think. Hope you had a kick ass weekend ...
Posted by Bill Lonero on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:09:00 PST

Cliff Williams and Zakk Wylde

Here's some pics of my weekend in L.A. More pics of LoNero's performance at The House of Blues will be uploaded soon.The first set is me onstage with AC/DC's Cliff Williams playing and singing backup ...
Posted by Bill Lonero on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:50:00 PST

LoNero Live at The House of Blues on Sunset

Posted by Bill Lonero on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:25:00 PST

Live video of "Whatever"

Live video of " Whatever" from our upcoming dvd "Live and Relentless" ..Add to My Profile | More Videos...
Posted by Bill Lonero on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:01:00 PST

Live Interview on TAPS Family Radio

Hey everyone!I will be doing a live interview on TAPS Family Radio tomorrow at 6pm EST/6pm PST. Live callers are encouraged! Just click here TAPS FAMILY RADIOAlso LoNero will be performing at TAPSCON ...
Posted by Bill Lonero on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:00:00 PST

Live Webcast!

Hey Everyone!!We will be performing a live webcast on November 9th at 10:30pm Pacific Time. Just visit www.TheDirtyChannel.com for more info.Also.....grab the flyer below and make it your default prof...
Posted by Bill Lonero on Sun, 09 Sep 2007 11:47:00 PST

"No Regrets" - The book? Chapters 5-7 posted

No RegretsChapter 5First "real" Band When I was 18 I went to visit my mom in Rio Nido, CA. For those of you that don't know (and I'm sure that's most of you), Rio Nido is a small and I mean small, c...
Posted by Bill Lonero on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:26:00 PST

"No Regrets" the book? Chapters 3 - 4 Posted

In order to break up one very long blog I'm adding Chapters 3 - 4 in a new blog. I will add a few more to this one after. If you haven't read Chapters 1 - 2 then read those in the blog below first. &...
Posted by Bill Lonero on Sun, 07 Jan 2007 02:44:00 PST

"No Regrets" the book? Chapters 1 and 2 Now Posted

You can think of this as a book, a journal or just the ranting and ravings of a guitarist in a rock band. But this is the beginning of a very long journey that will be shared with all of you. You can ...
Posted by Bill Lonero on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:50:00 PST