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Matt Guillory
Matt Guillory (born January 16, 1974) is an American musician. He mainly plays keyboards and tends to write progressive metal. He has often been compared to the Swedish keyboard player Jens Johansson, famous for his work in the power metal band Stratovarius. Matt Guillory has worked for Mike Varney, appearing on several mid 1990s records as session player. Guillory also works with James LaBrie, best known as Dream Theater's vocalist, as a composer and keyboardist on the singer's first five solo releases. He was one of the founding members of the Bay Area based progressive metal band Dali's Dilemma. Guillory is a long time user of the Roland JD-800 synthesizer, which he plugs into a Line 6 Pod amp modelling/effects unit and a wah pedal to create a more guitar-like tone for his lead sound. Discography * Dali's Dilemma – ''Manifesto for Futurism'' * Mogg/Way– ''Edge of the World'' – keyboards * George Bellas – ''Turn of the Millennium'' – keyboard pads & keyboard so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the List of United States cities by population, most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the List of United States cities by population density, most densely populated major city in the United States, and is more than twice as populous as second-place Los Angeles. New York City lies at the southern tip of New York (state), New York State, and constitutes the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban area, urban landmass. With over 20.1 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and 23.5 million in its combined statistical area as of 2020, New York is one of the world's most populous Megacity, megacities, and over 58 million people live within of the city. New York City is a global city, global Culture of New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allmusic
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the database was first made available on the Internet in 1994. AllMusic is owned by RhythmOne. History AllMusic was launched as ''All Music Guide'' by Michael Erlewine, a "compulsive archivist, noted astrologer, Buddhist scholar and musician". He became interested in using computers for his astrological work in the mid-1970s and founded a software company, Matrix, in 1977. In the early 1990s, as CDs replaced LPs as the dominant format for recorded music, Erlewine purchased what he thought was a CD of early recordings by Little Richard. After buying it he discovered it was a "flaccid latter-day rehash". Frustrated with the labeling, he researched using metadata to create a music guide. In 1990, in Big Rapids, Michigan, he founded ''All Music Guide' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Static Impulse
''Static Impulse'' is the second solo album and fourth solo project by Dream Theater lead singer James LaBrie, released on September 28, 2010. In late August 2010, LaBrie released two songs from the album titled " One More Time" and "I Need You". This album features a more melodic death metal approach while still keeping the progressive elements from the previous albums. Aside from LaBrie's usual clean vocals, the album also features harsh vocals by drummer Peter Wildoer and backing vocals by keyboardist Matt Guillory, who also sang lead on the album's demos. Track listing Standard edition Limited edition Digipack bonus tracks Personnel * James LaBrie - lead vocals * Marco Sfogli - lead and rhythm guitars, programming, additional bass, mixing * Matt Guillory - keyboards, programming, backing vocals, additional screams, Lead vocals on "Jekyll or Hyde (Demo)" * Ray Riendeau - bass * Peter Wildoer - drums, screaming vocals Production *Arranged and produced by James LaBrie & M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elements Of Persuasion
''Elements of Persuasion'', released March 29, 2005, is Dream Theater singer James LaBrie's first solo album under his name, and third solo project, his first two being '' Keep It to Yourself'' and '' MullMuzzler 2'', which were released under his band MullMuzzler. LaBrie hired new musicians, including guitarist Marco Sfogli from Italy and Richard Chycki as sound engineer. Despite the lineup change, the album is still based on the same general style used on the past two albums, although with a much heavier sound. This is the last of LaBrie's solo albums to feature drummer Mike Mangini, who would join Dream Theater five years later. Concept and making Elements of Persuasion was written over a period of two years primarily by James LaBrie and keyboardist Matt Guillory with production taking place any time LaBrie had "down time" from Dream Theater or other obligations. The pair would begin to construct songs together, then independently grow and evolve the works. This process was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MullMuzzler 2
''MullMuzzler 2'' (also known as ''James LaBrie's MullMuzzler 2'') is the second studio album by Dream Theater singer James LaBrie and his band MullMuzzler. It was released on September 11, 2001 through Magna Carta Records. This is the LaBrie's last album to be released using his band name, as his subsequent album was released under LaBrie's solo name. Track listing Personnel *James LaBrie – vocals, production *Trent Gardner – keyboard, spoken word *Matt Guillory – keyboard, piano, sampling *Mike Keneally – guitar *Michael Borkosky – additional guitar *Bryan Beller – bass *Mike Mangini Michael Anthony Mangini (born April 18, 1963) is an American musician and current drummer of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. He has also played for bands and artists such as Annihilator, Extreme, James LaBrie, and Steve Vai. Befor ... – drums, percussion *Johnny Freeman – engineering *Tom Waltz – engineering *Victor Florencia – mixing *Jim Brick – mastering ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keep It To Yourself (album)
''Keep It To Yourself'' is the debut album by MullMuzzler (a band formed by Dream Theater lead singer James LaBrie). It was released on August 24, 1999. Track listing Personnel *James LaBrie - lead and backing vocals *Mike Keneally - guitars *Matt Guillory - keyboards, piano *Mike Mangini - drums *Bryan Beller - bass *Trent Gardner - trombone, keyboards, programming, spoken word *Wayne Gardner - horns * Michael Stewart - trumpet, alto sax The alto saxophone is a member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments. Saxophones were invented by Belgian instrument designer Adolphe Sax in the 1840s and patented in 1846. The alto saxophone is pitched in E, smaller than the B ten ... Production *Produced by James LaBrie *Engineered and mixed by Terry Brown References External linksKeep It to Yourself on Magna Carta Records' website (archived May 6, 2003) 1999 debut albums MullMuzzler albums Magna Carta Records albums Albums with cover art by Dave McKean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MullMuzzler
James LaBrie (formally MullMuzzler or ''James LaBrie's MullMuzzler'') is the progressive metal solo side project by James LaBrie, the lead singer of Dream Theater, before recording under his own name in 2005. The record company would not allow LaBrie to use his own name, so he created the name of MullMuzzler. LaBrie coined the word MullMuzzler and defined it as: to gag or silence an individual's thought before it can be expressed in any manner. For the follow-up, he negotiated the right to use his name although still unable to simply credit it as his solo album. Discography *'' Keep It to Yourself'' – 1999 *'' MullMuzzler 2'' – 2001 *''Elements of Persuasion'' - 2005 *''Prime Cuts'' - 2008 *'' Static Impulse'' - 2010 *''Impermanent Resonance'' - 2013 Members Current members *James LaBrie - vocals (1999–present) * Matt Guillory - keyboards, vocals (1999–present) * Marco Sfogli - guitar (2005–present) *Peter Wildoer - drums, harsh vocals (2010–present) *Ray Riendeau - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Age Of Impact
''Age of Impact'' is Explorers Club's first album, released in 1998. The album included guest appearances by guitarists Steve Howe and John Petrucci, singer James LaBrie, bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Terry Bozzio. Track listing Personnel *Bret Douglas (1), Matt Bradley (2), James LaBrie (3 & 5), D.C. Cooper (4) – lead vocals * Trent Gardner – keyboards, trombone, lead vocals (5) * Derek Sherinian (1), Matt Guillory (1 & 5) – keyboards *Wayne Gardner – electric and acoustic guitars, bass *John Petrucci – guitar *Frederick Clarke – nylon string guitar * James Murphy – guitar (1,4,5) *Steve Howe – acoustic guitar (4) *Billy Sheehan – bass *Terry Bozzio – drums *Brad Kaiser - MIDI percussion *Michael Bemesderfer – flute, wind controller A wind controller, sometimes referred to as a wind synthesizer, is an electronic wind instrument. It is usually a MIDI controller associated with one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Explorers Club (band)
Explorers Club was an American progressive metal/rock supergroup, formed and led by brothers Trent and Wayne Gardner of Magellan. Explorers Club featured multiple guests, including singer James LaBrie, guitarist John Petrucci and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (of Dream Theater), singer D. C. Cooper (Royal Hunt), drummer Terry Bozzio, bassist Billy Sheehan (UFO, Mr. Big) and guitarists Steve Howe ( Yes), Marty Friedman Marty Friedman (born December 8, 1962) is an American guitarist, best known for his tenure as the lead guitarist for thrash metal band Megadeth from 1990 to 2000. He is also known for playing alongside Jason Becker in Cacophony from 1986 unti ... ( Megadeth) and James Murphy ( Obituary). Their first album, '' Age of Impact'' was released to critical praise in 1998, and '' Raising the Mammoth'' was released in 2002, to a less favourable critical reception. Discography Studio albums *'' Age of Impact'' (1998) *'' Raising the Mammoth'' (2002) Referen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Emerson, Lake & Palmer (informally known as ELP) were an English progressive rock supergroup formed in London in 1970. The band consisted of Keith Emerson (keyboards), Greg Lake (vocals, bass, guitar, producer) and Carl Palmer (drums, percussion). With nine RIAA-certified gold record albums in the US, and an estimated 48 million records sold worldwide, they are one of the most popular and commercially successful progressive rock groups of the 1970s, with a musical sound including adaptations of classical music with jazz and symphonic rock elements, dominated by Emerson's flamboyant use of the Hammond organ, Moog synthesizer, and piano (although Lake wrote several acoustic songs for the group).Lake says almost dismissively, "It used to be a thing where as a balance to the record I would write an acoustic song." Lake's ballads, the least typical aspect of ELP's music, often garnered the band their greatest airplay and widest public exposure. The band came to prominence followin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Murphy (guitarist)
James Franklin Murphy (born July 30, 1967) is an American guitarist. He is best known for his work in metal bands Obituary, Death and Testament. He founded Disincarnate, an early death metal band. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2001 but recovered. In October 2011, Murphy stated that the tumor had returned but that it was non-cancerous and that it was being treated pharmacologically. He is working on a tribute album to Death founder Chuck Schuldiner who died from pneumonia, caused by complications of his treatment for a brain tumor. He also produced Deron Miller's band World Under Blood. He also completed production of the industrial death metal band Dååth's second album, '' The Hinderers'', which was released on Roadrunner Records, and Lazarus A.D.'s second album '' The Onslaught'', and its follow-up ''Black Rivers Flow'' released on Metal Blade Records, and many other productions and mixes on various record labels. He has also performed as a touring guitarist f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John West (musician)
John Michael West (born October 29, 1964) is an American vocalist and guitarist, perhaps best known as the lead vocalist of Artension and the former lead vocalist of Royal Hunt. Early career Prior to his joining Royal Hunt in 1998, West contributed vocals to a variety of projects. His recording career began in 1986 as the singer of Diamond. Later, he sang for Destiny, who released the four-song demo ''Side By Side'' in 1989. He had brief stints replacing Ray Gillen in both Badlands and Sun Red Sun in the mid-1990s, also lending his voice to Cozy Powell's final solo album, ''Especially For You'' during this period. In lesser known projects, he also sang one track on Marc Ferrari's solo album ''Guest List'' in 1995, also handling vocal duties on self-titled albums by Many Moons and Rider the following year. Artension In 1996, West joined neoclassical power/progressive metal group Artension, who released their debut album ''Into The Eye of the Storm'' the same year. The band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
