I played in a gigging metal band in Raleigh from 2012-2023. I lived in Wilmington from 1989-1998 and moved back here at the end of last year. My influences include Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, Rush, early VH, Motorhead, Zeppelin, Sabbath, Soundgarden, Mastodon, Grand Magus, Deep Purple, UFO, The Police, The Clash, The Pixies, BOC, High On Fire, Sleep etc.
Looking to do a mixture of hard rock, metal, punk, blues and 70’s psyche rock….but open to other things as long as there is an element of heavy blues based rock.
I have been playing guitar for 35 plus years. I am a self taught and play by ear. I am not a virtuoso by any means but I am creative when it comes to writing music and riffs and a decent blues based lead guitarist.
My band in Raleigh put out 3 releases. One EP and two full length albums that are on Bandcamp. I can send links upon request. We opened up for several well known bands such as High On Fire, Sleep, Skeleton Witch, Black Tusk, Ken Mode, Power Trip, COC Crowbar and ASG.