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Jason Aaron Wood

Live w/ Todesbonden @ Jammin Java October 18!

About Me


Jason Aaron Wood - Guitarist & Composer
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You're invited to join Brave and Todesbonden at Jammin Java (Vienna, VA) as we host our Dual CD Release Party with live performances on Saturday, Oct 18, 2008. Show starts at 6:00pm. Admission (All Ages!): $10.00. We hope to see you there!
(Check my shows for the address & to add this to your calendar, or to buy tickets in advance, visit http://www.jamminjava.com/october.php .)
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You're invited to join Brave and Todesbonden at Jammin Java
(Vienna, VA) as we host our Dual CD Release Party with live
performances on Saturday, Oct 18, 2008. Show starts at
6:00pm. Admission (All Ages!): $10.00. We hope to see you there!

Jammin Java
227 Maple Avenue East
Vienna, VA 22182


Tickets & Info: http://www.jamminjava.com/october.php


Biography:

Beginning on the guitar at age 12, Jason knew from the start that he desired a career playingmusic. Drawing his inspiration largely from various shred guitarists, metal bands, and formsof classical music, he has always aimed to push the limits of his playing while stillkeeping it very musical and dark. His personal musical philosophy places top priority on creating powerful, emotional, and expressive melodies, while using speed and flash to add intensity, rather than as the primaryfocus.

Jason has played previously with atmospheric metal band Rain Fell Within, as well asprogressive metal band Ephemeral Sun, and is currently the guitarist of the atmospheric, Celtic-, World-, and Folk-music-infused Doom Metal band Todesbonden , and is also founder, composer, and guitarist in hisownband, Ol Sonuf .
Todesbonden has played with Therion and The Gathering, as well as Thyrfing, Primordial, andMoonsorrow at the Heathen Crusade, and has headlined at Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclubin Springfield, VA. They have recently completed their debut LP "Sleep Now, Quiet Forest," which was released on June 21, 23, & 24, 2008, in Germany, the rest of Europe, and North America, respectively. More info is available on Todesbonden's new album's profile , or CLICK HERE to buy it now (USA; Walmart.com).
Ol Sonuf is also currently working on material for both a 5-song EP, entitled "Glass Idols,"as well as an concept album LP entitled "While Rome Burns," based on the rise and fall ofNero and the Year of the Four Emperors. For samples of Ol Sonuf's music, please visit http://www.olsonuf.com .
Jason is also pursuing work in Film and Video Game Music Scoring, and is currently scoring the music for Horror Creek Manor , a 13-episode horror TV series that Director Rob Stull describes as "Tales from the Crypt with an added twist of Twilight Zone" (Indie Slate Magazine, Feb 2007).

Discography:


Todesbonden, Sleep Now, Quiet Forest, 2008


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/27/2006
Band Website: jasonaaronwood.com
Band Members: Jason Aaron Wood
6- and 7-string acoustic and electric guitars
6-string fretless bass,
Synth and Percussion Programming
Composition


Please VOTE for this video in the Guitar World Contest ! Your support is appreciated!
Guitar Lessons in Your Home - DC Metro Area
Beginner to Advanced, All Ages, All Styles. Also specializing in Metal/Rock styles, I focus on technique and theory to dramatically improve your skill as a guitarist. I will show you the most effective ways to increase speed and accuracy, and get noticeable results. Email me to set up a lesson or to find out more.
Networking:

Other Activities:
In addition to my two bands, Todesbonden and Ol Sonuf , I also aspire to compose for Film & TV, and Games. I am currently working with Director Rob Stull on his series Horror Creek Manor .
If you are a filmmaker and are interested in hearing more of my work, please visit my website , as this page only gives a small example of what I can do.
And as always, if you're a musician and you're looking for gear, I'll recommend Zzounds.com every time. I've literally never had a bad experience with them.
Influences: CURRENT:
Stephan Forte (and Adagio ), Iced Earth , Iron Maiden , Yngwie Malmsteen , Hypocrisy , Emperor , Arcturus , Devil Doll , Morbid Angel , Necrophagist , Dark Funeral , Dimmu Borgir , Vintersorg , Rachel Barton Pine , and Shawn Lane .
CLASSICAL COMPOSERS & INSTRUMENTALISTS::
E. Power Biggs, J.S. Bach, D. Shostakovich, G. Tartini, A. Vivaldi, S. Prokofiev, M. Mussorgsky, N. Paganini , F. Schubert , L. Beethoven , and C. Franck
Sounds Like: Death Metal, Doom Metal, Black Metal, Power Metal, Progressive Metal, Neoclassical Metal, Shred, Industrial Metal, Electronica, Ambient, and Classical Music from different eras, especially baroque and romantic.
Dark, Symphonic, and Atmospheric.
Record Label: Todesbonden - Prophecy Productions (Germany)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Please vote for my video in Guitar World’s Shred the Web Contest!

Please VOTE for the video below in the Guitar World Shred the Web Contest! Your support is appreciated!   ...
Posted by Jason Aaron Wood on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:57:00 PST

TODESBONDEN and BRAVE Dual CD Release Party and Live Show! Oct 18, 2008

Upcoming Show! All Ages! Saturday, October 18, 2008:   Todesbonden You're invited to join Brave and Todesbonden at Jammin Java (Vienna, VA) as we host our Dual CD Release Party with liv...
Posted by Jason Aaron Wood on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:51:00 PST

Todesbondens CD - OUT TODAY WORLDWIDE!!!

Todesbonden's debut LP, Sleep Now, Quiet Forest, sees its North American release today, following a release in Germany on June 22, and in the rest of Europe on June 23.  The CD can now be found t...
Posted by Jason Aaron Wood on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:29:00 PST

George Carlin

I got the news this morning about George Carlin dying. This is very upsetting to me, as he's had a tremendous influence on my thinking from a young age, and was one of the funniest people of whom I've...
Posted by Jason Aaron Wood on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:40:00 PST

Please help out Todesbonden - Join our Street Team!

If you're a fan of Todesbonden you can help support the band by doing some simple promotion work! If you're interested in doing this or want further information, please send an email (be sure to inclu...
Posted by Jason Aaron Wood on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:52:00 PST

Appendicitis

Early Friday morning, May 16, I underwent emergency surgery to remove my appendix. As I  have just returned home from the hospital, I will be recovering over the next few weeks, during which my m...
Posted by Jason Aaron Wood on Sun, 18 May 2008 06:38:00 PST

New Music: "Battle of the Hydaspes River"

I have just added a short piece from my Film Scoring music demo to the player, entitled "Battle of the Hydaspes River" (thanks to Laurie Ann Haus for suggesting the theme for the name!).Enjoy!(For mor...
Posted by Jason Aaron Wood on Tue, 22 Aug 2006 05:42:00 PST