Paolo - Forgotten Tears

Name: Paolo Beretta
Date of birth: 25th August 1983
Instrument: Guitar
Band: Forgotten Tears
Paolo Beretta (born August 25, 1983) started playing guitar when he was 5.
As guitarist and songwriter, he draws from en eclectic variety of styles and influences, but his prominent work has been in the heavy metal guitar. His main influences are hardrock/metal guitarists such as Eddie VanHalen, Nuno Bettencourt, John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert and Mattias Eklundh.
After studying 4 years classical and acoustic guitar, he started playing electric guitar and studying in different schools. In these years he developed his hardrock style. His experience on stage started when he was just 12, during his career Paolo toured with his bands across Italy and abroad, collecting, a very long list of live shows.
Live Equipment:
- ESP LTD M-307 7 strings
- Ibanez RG7-420 7 strings (custom)
- Mesa Dual Rectifier head
- Mesa 4x12" Rectifier cabinet
- Boss NS-2 NoiseSuppressor
- Schaller strap-lock system
Past bands and collaborations:
Evil Bards, In-sight, Darkcold, Strange Wings, Baptized in Blood, Bloodew, Darkcold, Bleed In Vain.