At 9 years of age I came into possession of an acoustic guitar that I abused and bashed while learning the riffs of Angus and Kiss. Finally, at age 13, I bought a Flying V copy and began digging into Iron Maiden, Ozzy (Randy Rhoads!!),Scorpions, and Black Sabbath records. I joined a local cover band at age 15 that played all Judas Priest and Iron Maiden covers.
I was very attracted to darker forms of musical expression at this point; Mercyful Fate/King Diamond, early Slayer, and the Bay Area Thrash Movement (Early Metallica, Exodus, Legacy/Testament, Heathen, Death Angel, and Forbidden) became staples of my musical diet and repertoire. The next step in my quest for heaviness was Death Metal, and I acquired a copy of Morbid Angels first album, Altars of Madness. Trey Azagthoth was approaching things on a whole new level, and his bizarre playing style blew me away!! This really influenced my rhythm playing which incorporates heavy palm muting and speed picked note sequences. I'm into all types of metal= Thrash, Black Metal, Death Metal, Doom, ect ect. I am currently available and am seeking a band that would appreciate my abilities, so please contact me if you are interested.
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