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About Me


'8 Bullets' - Patrick Vega's New Studio Album
The new album "8 Bullets" is a concept album that musically describes the events in Patrick Vega's life within the last year or so:
"8 Bullets, each one of those bullets represents a song and a life experience that triggered the writing of each track. I was hit by each one of these life experiences like (metaphorically) bullets; they hit and they hurt. I survived bleeding by transforming them into songs. Music is my cure." (Patrick Vega)
8 Bullets, the fusion of Modern Metal & Instrumental Rock
Patrick Vega, 8 Bullets (2009, FFF Music):
* Mixed by Dave Dominguez (Papa Roach, Adema)
* Mastered by John Cuniberti (Joe Satriani)
* Featuring drummer Glen Sobel (Sixx AM, Jeff Scott Soto, Jennifer Batten)
COMING IN SUMMER'09: 8 Bullets, the physical CD
"Guitars mean everything to me, I live through my guitar, I am obsessed. It is my Alpha & my Omega. Everything in my life revolves around music & it's been like that for as long as I can remember." (Vega)
PATRICK VEGA - MODERN INSTRUMENTAL ROCK
PATRICK VEGA is Instrumental Rock music in a cool & accessible package. Melody, Tone & Songwriting play the lead role as Patrick writes his melodies as he would for a singer: PATRICK VEGA is life inspired and emotion driven Modern Rock music where the guitars are the vocals.
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Member Since: 1/28/2006
Band Website: www.patrickvega.com
Band Members:

Patrick Vega - Guitars, Bass, Synth & Drum Programming


Patrick Vega - Lead Guitars
Jesse Godoy - Rhythm Guitars
TL Libby - Bass
Oren Halmut - Drums

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Sounds Like: Modern Rock songs without vocals
produced in my bedroom.

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Patrick Vega, 8 Bullets (2009, FFF):

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Patrick Vega, No Surrender (Remix/Single) (2009, FFF):

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Vega, Freefall Faith Firestorm (2007, FFF):

Freefall Faith Firestorm

Vega

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track listing

    1: Camael 2: No Surrender 3: My Demons 4: The Voice of Virtue 5: No One 6: War Party 7: Danza Demoniaca 8: The Big Lion 9: Bonus Track

YOU WOULD LIKE TO OWN A PHYSICAL COPY OF FFF?
BUY THE PHYSICAL FFF CD AT THESE STORE LOCATIONS:
* AMOEBA RECORDS ,
6400 W Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA90028
* BACKSIDE RECORDS ,
139 N. San Fernando Road, Burbank, CA 91502
* FOUNTAIN VALLEY MUSIC ,
8740 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA92708
* AGOURA MUSIC ,
29134 Roadside Dr., Agoura Hills, CA91301
* MUSIKLADEN ,
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CD REVIEWS/INTERVIEWS
* "Freefall Faith Firestorm is a highly entertaining album displaying a guitar player who is blessed with some great chops. His playing is highly accessible & dare I say, commercial thanks to his focus within all the songs on melody. Playing wise he has the swagger of Slash & the rocking fineness of Joe Perry all topped off with the schooled techniques of Joe Satriani. It’s a heady mixture but one that gives Vega an edge over some of the other guitar instrumentalists out there as he is very much a feel based player with a sense of adventure rather than a technical player following the theory route and the expected route."
(Al Hay/HARD ROCK HOUSE)
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* Freefall, Faith, Firestorm is a CD that you'll want to pick up if you're a fan of istrumental, guitar music. This CD showcases the talents of Guitarist Patrick Vega. Vega is not one of these Guitar Players who is all flash and no quality. He's a guy who has a bit of flash but is full of talent and style. Vega is a true, musical genius, a real talent on the guitar and he has what is missing in most musicians these days and that IS style.
By that I mean to say that each, and every, single one of the 8 tracks on this CD are great in their own right!
Each track stands on it's own and rather than delivering a CD loaded with nothing but fast/speedy guitar riffs that either sound all the same. Patrick Vega delivers to his fans a collection of tunes where each song sounds different than the proceeding track and each track showcases Vega's talent as both a guitar Player and songwriter which isn't always easy to do with instrumental music. On this CD Patrick Vega shows us that he's all about quality/style. He's about what fits each song and shows that he knows the importance of style and melody.
After listening to this CD you will be as impressed as I was by the talent of Patrick Vega and you'll discover that Patrick Vega is a man who has a style that really is original and all his own.
(Jason Houston/Rock Zone Productions, www.myspace.com/rockzoneone)
* "Freefall Faith Firestorm does not fall short of expressing genuine vitality in the form of intricate licks that have finally found a home on a record. Definitely worth the money if you appreciate the work of talented solo guitarists."
(MUEN Magazine, read more at MUEN )
* "..hats off to Vega for producing a generally very nice album obviously on a budget – and under the added pressure of being stalked by a “crazy person”. It seems that Vega is having auditions to recruit a live band to play this material live and this will probably be when the thing really comes to life."
DPRP Dutch Progressive Rock Page Critique
* "The track is focused on structure & melody. It can be tempting in instrumental songs to put the focus on technique (yours is great by the way) rather than melody. Cool musicianship that feels mature and creates a good mood."
( TAXI on the FFF song "War Party" )
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* "The truth of the matter is that what Patrick is saying makes perfect sense. Besides being an awesome musician, Patrick is one of the most down to earth guys you will ever get to read about."
(Juniors Cave Online Magazine Juniors Cave Vega Interview Click Here )
* "This new album shows his great talent and excellent guitar performance overall. Amazingly, there are no boring moments. Mostly done and performed instrumentally by Vega on his premiere debut album, he carefully prepares various guitar-oriented music with nice music sensibility and good dynamics."
( Hamanaka.com/PilgrimWorld's FFF review. Read more... )

* "On the record Patrick did all the guitar and bass parts and he also was the responsible for the Synth and Drum Programming, in other words he did all the album by himself what is really cool to see that he was able to compose and create arrangements for the whole instruments. Patrick is definitely a great player and I think his songs will get some good recognition, so it worths listening!"
(Guitar Clinic Review Guitar Clinic.net & www.guitarclinic.com.br (Portuguese) )
* „Lo cierto es que si desean oír un buen instrumental, donde la guitarra es la protagonista, pero sin buscar ir a dos mil por hora de puro riff, esta es mas que una buena chance de hacerlo.“
( Lucas Gordon/www.mundorock.org )
* "Interessante lavoro per Patrick Vega che ci presenta questo suo esordio formato da otto songs che spaziano dal rock americano al funk. Lo stile di Vega ci ricorda molto il primo Satriani. Si parte con la rockeggiante Camael per poi proseguire nell'interessante My Demons dove Patrick sforna le sue doti da vero shredder! Da mensionare le tracce più interessanti come No One, una power-ballad con bellissime melodie ben azzeccate e la finale The Big Lion sorretta da un bel riff rock-metal. Patrick vuole accentuare che il tutto è stato prodotto in camera da letto dallo stesso Vega, ma oramai non è più una novità, se un artista ha delle buone idee e le capacità tecniche non mancano si potrebber produrre un disco professionale anche in bagno! Troppo esagerato? Ok, allora accaparratevi questo album!"
(Matt Caffissi/Guitar Chef)
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* "..Briefly put, it is instrumental rock music with melodious lines, but it can't be compared to Joe Satriani's solo works for instance. Patrick's stuff is much more atmospheric, subdued and even bit groovy here and there. The main components of "Freefall Faith Firestorm" are feeling and mood.
(HMP Magazine, Dept. of Virtuosity)
* "Vega's debut album...hasn't left my stereo since I got it. Tuned down guitars are jamming heavy riffs, catchy lead lines, drenched wah melodies & jaw dropping solos. The album never loses clear sight of melody, feel & groove & almost comes across like a movie soundtrack to Vega's musician life in LA. From vintage clean to over the edge Nu-Metal distortion, FFF has it all & more in one distinct - up to date - in your face package."
(Steve Klein/Guitarobsession Magazine)
* „That guy can shred with the best of them but he doesn’t stick it in your forehead with a fork. You know it’s there but it’s smooth & unforced.“
(Rob Gemmler/Studio Force)
* "This album is different than anything else outthere. Go ahead compare it. The vision of FFF was to create something unique...very modern, heavy, guitaristically & artistically interesting yet accessible & enjoyable. I can go off on my guitar like a self obsessed maniac an album's worth easily, but that's done to death we've already heard that. FFF is so much more. It's open & alternate tunings, life-inspired songwriting & lots of honesty, heart & vibe. Listen to FFF & you will feel it & you will enjoy my vision & ask for more."
(Excerpt from Online Interview: Patrick Vega talks about Freefall Faith Firestorm)
* It’s all about visuals and emotions. Lyrics or instrumental..doesn’t matter..it hit’s the spot when it touches you. I have a very colorful imagination; always had. See that beach there in the distance? I can smell the salt.."
(Read the entire interview with Patrick Vega for West Coast Rockers here )

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My Blog

Looking for VENUES & BANDS to perform with!

Hey there!I am currently looking for VENUES in the LA area and BANDS to perform with!My music is easily paired with any rock act. I am a great OPENER for your band:We are very professional and rehears...
Posted by on Thu, 21 May 2009 00:09:00 GMT

USA Songwriting Competition

The '8 Bullets' song "Oceans In Between Us" is now competing in the current USA Songwriting Competition; Instrumental Category. Wish me luck! Get the new album '8 Bullets' on iTunes, Amazon mp3 and va...
Posted by on Tue, 12 May 2009 03:09:00 GMT

NEW ALBUM '8 Bullets' is NOW available through these stores!

Patrick Vega, 8 Bullets (2009, FFF) is NOW available through:iTUNES-iTunes U.S.-iTunes Australia/N.Z.-iTunes Canada-iTunes UK/European Union-iTunes JapanOTHER STORES-Rhapsody-Napster-eMusic-IMVU-Amazo...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:47:00 GMT

8 Bullets NOW on iTunes!

The 2nd Patrick Vega album '8 Bullets' is NOW available on iTunes!Go check it out and pick it up!Mixed by Dave Dominguez (Papa Roach), mastered by John Cuniberti (Joe Satriani) and featuring Vega Live...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:03:00 GMT

Life

Life is life. You live, you learn. On your journey on this planet you run into people with their own lives, agendas and problems and you're always trying to figure it all out. Sometimes I am not sure ...
Posted by on Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:22:00 GMT

FREE DOWNLOADS! Link Update!

Hey there!If you know me a bit you know how I feel about illegal downloading,..it kills independent music. What's free has NO value. Illegal downloading hurts quality music and all (downloadable) arts...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:46:00 GMT

8 BULLETS is done.

That's it folks. My new album '8 Bullets' is finally done.It's way was paved with obstacles and '8 Bullets' is full of heart ache and emotion. It's a very strong, not really a happy album- '8 Bullets'...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:07:00 GMT

Thanks for LEGALLY downloading my music!

"Legal Downloading/BUYING" vs. "just Downloading/taking"Even though I now offer quite a few songs as a free down load, I got to tell you: Today I got one of them notifications "You have royalties from...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:11:00 GMT

Patrick Vega BIO

Austrian American guitar player Patrick Vega was born and raised in Austria/Europe and moved to the US in 2000 to pursue a career in music. He since has played in many bands, performed at the Vans Wa...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:37:00 GMT

New album '8 Bullets'

ALBUM PREVIEWThe new record is called "8 BULLETS" and represents the next step in Vega's vision of how to play and write very emotional and life experience driven modern instrumental rock music. It is...
Posted by on Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:44:00 GMT