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About Me

Bonjour!
A Norwegian millenium Viking currently based out of Los Angeles, CA. I came over the pond from Norway about 3 years ago to conquer the U.S with my six string axe! :)
My passion in life is music and other performing arts such as drawing, design etc. The last 3 years I have been fortunate enough to be in a great band with some of my best friends, living my childhood dream of touring the U.S coast to coast.
I am currently looking for all kinds of guitar-work. I do everything from liveshows to sessions. I am based out of L.A, California, but I am willing to move anywhere in the US for the 'right' project/band.
I have played guitar for about 17 years, and with excessive touring and recording experience worldwide the last 3 years on a professional level. (Approx. 200 tour dates annually, opening for bands like Pat Benatar, Alice in Chains, Shinedown, Billy Idol, Kid Rock, Incubus etc.). Some of the people I have worked with include Producer Eddie Kramer (Zeppelin, Hendrix, Kiss etc.), Producer/Engineer Mark Kiczula (Jay-Z, Linkin Park, Dashboard Confessionals etc.), Songwriter/Guitarist Dean DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots, Army of anyone). As well as many other pro-level musicians both in Europe and the U.S.
I am fully endorsed by ESP guitars (www.espguitars.com).
I play most genres, but I am definitely most comfortable with traditional rock guitar in the style of Slash, Jimmy Page or Zakk Wylde. My strong points are lead improvisation, energetic liveshow and a great ear.
Contact me for music and video clips. All serious inquiries welcome.
-Tomcat
MY DEMO REEL
A slideshow with a song I wrote in the back.
Certain people, commonly referred to as human beings, although I'm not sure whats "humane" about them, since they act as the reincarnation of anticrist, deserve to be hung by their balls and used as human pinyatas at an annual Samurai convension..
Ignorance is bliss. Are YOU ignorant? (Warning; disturbing, but hopefully informative and life-altering images).
SAY NO TO FUR, LEATHER AND WOOL!

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

I have met pretty much everyone I really wanted to meet. Maybe except Arnold Schwarzenegger, Saul Hudson and Kermit the frog.

My Blog

Tour video diary from back in the day..

I found a couple old tour videos from the Hangface days and though someone might find them entertaining.. Good times.. Even better times..
Posted by on Wed, 06 May 2009 16:56:00 GMT

I need to be on stage again ASAP!

So.. It's been MONTHS since I have been on stage. Why? Please, someone?! Explain!There are TONS of bands out there with guitarplayers that are either; -lacking motivation, -on drugs, -that have medioc...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:45:00 GMT

Are YOU ignorant?

Certain people, commonly referred to as human beings, although I'm not sure whats "humane" about them, since they act as the reincarnation of anticrist, deserve to be hung by their balls and used as h...
Posted by on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:19:00 GMT

Tomcat Arts comes to life!

Hey folks!I have been a busy bee these last couple months, and I finally completed another one of my dreams that I have been working on lately; Starting my own design company.I have clients in both Eu...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:56:00 GMT

Goblins and Zombies!

Hi again!This blog is about my other hobby; Digital art! :)As you might or might not know, lately I have been working on various designs for websites, cd-covers, brochures, business cards etc., and I ...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:01:00 GMT

Okay, so I cant vote. But that does not mean I cant interact!

This picture was taken by Reuters' Jim Bourg after one of the presidential debates. (Yes, it's 100% real. No editing whatsoever!) McCain can't make a face like that and think that he'll get away with ...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:14:00 GMT

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GUITARIST?

I am currently looking for all kinds of guitar-work. I do everything from liveshows to sessions. I am based out of L.A, California, but I am willing to move anywhere in the US for the 'right' project/...
Posted by on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:50:00 GMT

Win a guitar signed by US! :) Hehe..

WIN A BRAND NEW 'ESP/LTD EX260' GUITAR -SIGNED BY THE BAND! Check out the BRAND NEW Hangface songs; 'Strange Days' and 'Wrong'. Post one, or both song(s) on your profile, and you can win a ...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:10:00 GMT

My mirage

All the stray cats rest in peaceI'm closing all the blindsPersistent voices invite me inCome sit with me in the darkThroughout the years that wentI came to reallizeMy mirage was my demiseTime's short,...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Nov 2006 03:21:00 GMT

Exile

You stray from my sightThe tight grip slowly loosensSo numb and deep insideand hours are all we gotMy heart on my sleeveExposed to infected airWe've accomplished nothingAnd nothing's what we gotThis l...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Nov 2006 03:18:00 GMT