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Matt Aub

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TIMELORD's "Regeneration" is now available via Shrapnel Records USA (Paul Gilbert,Marty Friedman,John 5,Racer X,Cacophony,Vinnie Moore,Tony MacAlpine,etc.) The tracks on the album are: Dawn of Dissent,The Great Machine,Slaves Prelude,Slaves,Sparks of Rebellion,Aeons Calling,The Alchemist,Sirens,Cult of the Dead and Raven's "Faster Than the Speed of Light" with John Gallagher of Raven on guest lead vocals and three bonus demos.(*Please read the following with a large grain-of-salt...this is normal record company "promospeak" stuff!) BIOGRAPHY: TIMELORD is a technical thrash/speed-metal band based in Northern Virginia USA. First and foremost musicians, each member has the talent and dedication to stand out on his own. More importantly, they are a powerful group effort composed of highly proficient musical visionaries.TIMELORD was formed in January 2005 by guitarist Aaron Richert and guitarist/vocalist Matt Aub. Drummer extraordinaire Rick Hodes and bass prodigy Joe Konczal stepped in commandingly to fill the unoccupied rhythm section. The band immediately began assembling the very best heavy-metal compositions they could create. Intros, outros, verses, etc. were revised to perfection. The resulting songs were recorded and compiled into an incredibly impressive debut album entitled "Regeneration." TIMELORD's compositions are sonically dense, filled with dark minor keys and heavily orchestrated rhythm guitar work. The band's multi-faceted etudes leave listeners entranced- never knowing what lies behind the next cymbal crash. The abundant use of melodic chorus sections adds a strong European elegance to TIMELORD's aggressive speed-metal sound. In addition- tempo and meter changes inflect progressive concepts into the ensemble's commanding aural assault. As expected- all instruments are performed with razor-sharp surgical precision. Intelligent composition and songwriting, soaring vocal melodies, intricate water-tight rhythms, blazing guitar solos, rock-solid bass work and highly precise drumming are the core elements that form the grandiose resonance emanating from the dark domain of the TIMELORD. CORRESPONDENCE AND BOOKING: [email protected] P.O. Box 2695 Springfield,VA 22152 USA

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Member Since: 26/04/2006
Band Website: www.shrapnelrecords.com
Band Members: Endorsements: Ibanez guitars,DiMarzio pickups and D'Addario strings. Thanks to the following companies for their support: Tech 21 (preamps), Genz-Benz (speaker cabinets), Mesa-Boogie (speaker cabinets/speakers),BOSS effects processors and Kahler bridge systems...Kahlers are THE BEST! Lee Jackson's Metaltronix/Perfect Connection products are killer too...I've used Lee's stuff for almost 20 years.The Soldano SLO 100 is the ultimate rock amp.I proudly use gear by ALL of the aforementioned companies. For a detailed stage/studio set-up,please see my blog. Thank you. Please visit TIMELORD's MySpace site for more songs,band news,band photos and band information. A link to TIMELORD's MySpace site is in my "Top Friends" section. Rock Hard, Matt.

Years ago, Mike Varney at Shrapnel Records suggested adding some video guitar lessons to the first TimeLord CD. I did some experimenting which you can witness below. The playing turned out decent,but the lighting was poor. Therefore- my co-guitarist Aaron Richert and I will likely put some mpeg video lessons on the SECOND TimeLord album...or on our solo albums.Matt Rockin' Out...(in the dark)

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Influences: MAIN GUITAR "HEROES": Randy Rhoads,James Hetfield,Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) and Paul Gilbert. GUITARISTS THAT INFLUENCED MY LEAD PLAYING: Michael Schenker,Wolf Hoffmann (Accept),Matthias Jabs,Michael Denner,Hank Shermann,Eddie Van Halen,Yngwie Malmsteen,Ronni Le Tekro (TNT),George Lynch,Alex Skolnick,Bruce Bouillet,Marty Friedman,Jason Becker and several dozen more. GUITARISTS THAT INFLUENCED MY RHYTHM PLAYING AND RIFFING: James Hetfield,Jeff Waters (Annihilator), Jon Schaffer (Iced Earth) and Mille Petrozza (Kreator). NON-METAL GUITARISTS THAT I REALLY LIKE: Brian May (Queen),Danny Gatton,Stevie Ray Vaughn and Joe Bonnamassa. MAIN VOCAL INFLUENCES: Rob Halford,Ronnie James Dio,Bruce Dickinson,Geoff Tate,Michael Kiske,Carl Albert and Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth. VARIOUS MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Black Sabbath,Judas Priest,Queen,Ozzy Osbourne,Iron Maiden,Raven,Accept,Dio,Scorpions,Yngwie Malmsteen,Queensryche,Helloween,Gamma Ray,Scanner,Metallica,Megadeth,Annihilator,Coroner,Kreator,D estruction,Testament,Forbidden,Overkill,Sepultura,Death,Voiv od,Mercyful Fate,King Diamond,Candlemass,Agent Steel,Helstar,Sanctuary,Metal Church,Cacophony,Apocrypha,Racer X,Vicious Rumors, Slayer,Anthrax,Exodus. My band mates in TimeLord and I also like the following bands to varying degrees: Children of Bodom,Nevermore,Iced Earth,Blind Guardian,Demons & Wizards,Storm Warrior,Destiny's EndEnd,Pantera, Death Angel and Macabre. NON-METAL STYLES THAT MAY REAR THEIR UGLY HEADS IN THE FUTURE:classical music from various periods,New Orleans/Chicago Jazz,early prog-rock,bluegrass,ethnic music (Celtic,Japanese,Indian,Arabic,etc.) and modern television/film scores. MAIN COMPOSITIONAL INFLUENCES: Metallica,King Diamond/Mercyful Fate,Helloween,Coroner,Candlemass,Testament,Forbidden and Racer X/Cacophony/Vicious Rumors/Apocrypha for the dual-lead guitar runs. FAVORITE NON-METAL ARTIST(S)/BAND(S): CCR,David Bowie,Fishbone,King's X and Spacehog. MY FAVORITE METAL ALBUMS: Metallica's "Master of Puppets" and King Diamond's "Abigail." CURRENT MOTTO: "Modern Heavy-Metal SUCKS!"
Sounds Like: The above influences...but with more weedle-deedle "squealie" notes...and alot of screaming. I try to combine the best elements of my favorite players individual styles with my own sense of phrasing and "touch." Ideally- I would love to have Paul Gilbert's technique,George Lynch's ferocity and the Euro melodicism,tone and "touch" of Schenker,Hoffmann and LaRocque. (Wishful thinking huh?) After 20+ years of playing I am about HALFWAY there!
Record Label: Shrapnel Records/ADA Distribution/Warner Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

DiMarzio Demos

DiMarzio pickups are fantastic. I use the following pickups in my guitars: PAF Joe Neck D-Sonic Bridge  Chopper Neck (*a humbucking single-coil bridge pickup used in the neck position)Steve's Special ...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:29:00 GMT

Studio and Stage Gear

My new axe is a flat-black,neck-thru Ibanez RG model with a Kahler flat-mount bridge. The guitar,which was inspired by Aaron Richert's awesome Ibanez axe,is equipped with DiMarzio Evolution pickups.Th...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:50:00 GMT

NEWS: Tracking for TimeLord's new album is roughly 50% completed!

Tracking for TimeLord II is roughly 50% completed! The album title and song titles are all solidified. The overall sonic atmosphere on TimeLord II will be grandiose yet tasteful. The album will not fa...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:48:00 GMT

Ibanez Guitars Kick Ass!

   My awesome new custom Ibanez "TimeLord X" (Serial No. TL081707) has arrived! The guitar is flat-black with flat-silver bevels and a pitch-black fingerboard. It has a Akira Takasaki/Paul Gilbert-sty...
Posted by on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:50:00 GMT

TimeLord’s "Regeneration" is now available from iTunes!!!!

TimeLord's "Regeneration" is now available from iTunes!!!! Go to the iTunes Store and search for "Timelord"...you will be able to to find it relatively easy. http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/ NOTE: ...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:44:00 GMT

Private Guitar Lessons

Mondays- New Studio In Springfield,VA (*prices vary) contact for more info!SPRINGFIELD MUSIC & ARTS CENTER   703-451-0875  Tuesdays- Music & Arts Center in Springfield,VA ($117.00 month) Wednesdays- M...
Posted by on Sat, 24 May 2008 22:51:00 GMT