Martín Daniel Irigoyen (born January 14, 1977) is an Argentine

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best known as a composer and multi-instrumentalist with Vernian Process and Profondo Delle Tenebre. He has participated in many solo and group projects outside of Vernian Process, as well as being an active producer.

Career

Irigoyen was born in

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, Argentina, where he participated in numerous musical projects in various styles. In 2008 he joined

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pioneers Vernian Process as a full-time member. Vernian Process has shared the stage with artists such as

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, Attrition,

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, Jill Tracy,

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and others. Irigoyen uses various effects and utensils to create original guitar soundscapes. He also uses

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and plays several different styles. Being a

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player, he uses for his performances items such as screwdrivers, tweezers, hangers, drumsticks, and more.

References

#Vernian Process on

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