slamphear

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboard, Piano.

ABOUT

8-string guitar wizard and experienced composer looking to join or start a progressive metal band. I've got multiple decades of experience as both a performer and instructor, multiple album releases, and a master's degree in composition.

Screen name:: slamphear
Member since:: May 19 2024; Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 30
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 1 night a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Caligula's Horse, TesseracT, Meshuggah, Cynic, Allan Holdsworth, Vildhjarta, Pat Metheny, Haken, Richard Henshall, Periphery, ERRA, Spiritbox, Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, Animals as Leaders, Pasquale Grasso, Steven Wilson, Plini, Joe Pass, Bon Iver, Arch Echo

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:: Expert
Lead Guitar:: Expert
Bass Guitar:: Expert
Vocalist:: Advanced
Piano:: Moderate
Drums:: Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Primary instrument: 8-string electric guitar (Strandberg Boden NX 8, though I've got a custom Aristides H/08 build in progress at the moment)
6-string electric guitar (Strandberg Boden Prog)
6-string archtop guitar (Custom handmade)
5-string bass guitar (Strandberg Boden Prog 5)
6-string fretless bass guitar (Ibanez SRF706)
Electric drum kit
Various recording gear and equipment