SEEKING

Vocalist, Drums, Background Singer.

ABOUT

Easy going Pro-Style Music Composer, lead & rhythm guitarist and accomplished bassist with many years of stage experience. I can also sing a decent lead and harmony vocal.

Original music is my passion. I can write in many genre's but seem to always lean towards Metal and hard rock. I'm not looking for anything "evil". Dark and heavy are good.

I'd love to find a cover band that plays a nice crowd pleasing variety as well as write original music.

I write in many genre's of music. Modern Country, Rock, Modern Metal, Classic Metal etc…. If you are a singer lyricist and need music, i may be someone you want to check out.

My current / past bands are….

- Cowboy Asylum, ://.cowboyasylum
- Key West Rejects, Twin Cities.
- Joyride, Twin Cities.
- Chris Hawkey Power Play Band, Twin Cities.
- Love Monkey, Mankato.
- Dominion, Mankato.

Original Music
- Founding member of Scream at the Sun. Wrote all the music for the album "Chant of the Misanthropic" only.
://.screamatthesun

- Current. Signs of Reign. Melodic Euro Powermetal meets progressive metal. s://signsofreign./releases

I am interested in joining an already established group. Will consider start-ups too.

Please check my videos below of my playing.

Please send inquiries to mattjohns 99 h ot ma il. co m or call me at 5 0 7 - 3 8 6 - 0 8 9 1

Screen name:
BigJ99
Member since:
Jan 02 2011
Active within 2 weeks
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years together:
20
Gigs played:
Over 100
Age:
56 years

Influences

Anyone who ever played or wrote a great song. Mainly 80's metal groups, but I enjoy all types of genres and have learned from all of them.

EQUIPMENT

Hughes & Kettner tube amps. TC Electronic effects. Carvin, PRS, Gibson, Fender, Schecter, Jackson guitars 6 string, baritone and full 7 string capable. SM58 vocal mic. Fractal Audio Axe FX Ultra pre-amp, Mesa Boogie and Marshall speaker cabs, Line 6 POD HD500x, Acoustic guitar as well. Sennheiser professional IEM's. I can go DI'd guitar with no stage volume(preferred) or I can blast away with a several different full stage rigs that will make your teeth rattle.

MUSIC