Tomistoma + Musician in Jacksonville, FL

SEEKING

ABOUT

Rhythm/lead guitarist looking to start up or join a metal band. I have a pretty diverse range of influences and I am looking for musicians that are open to exploring different ideas. My style is pretty thrashy with some progressive and modern influences. I've got a ton of songs and riffs ready to go! I have a job, car, and I'm dedicated. I expect you to be the same. No drama, just music. Don't hit me up if you live too far (reasonable), have too many other obligations (too many bands, etc), or want to play radio metal. You can reach me at tomistoma84 at dot com.

Of course, I'm obligated to mention that the songs I have posted are not final and are still works in progress. I have more complete songs available but this site is a bit limiting on space with a free account. So, let me know if you want to hear more.

I mostly play a 7-string guitar but I have lots of 6-string material as well so don't let that be a limiting factor if you're interested in contacting me. Hope to hear from you.

Screen name:

Tomistoma

Member since:

Jun 22 2012

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

15

Gigs played:

Under 10

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

80s thrash metal bands like Metallica, Megadeth, Testament...you get the idea. They were fast and heavy but also had an epicness to their music that many bands don't have these days. Pantera, Dream Theater, Opeth, and Alice in Chains are also big influences. Some more modern bands that I'm influenced by are: Machine 'fu*kin' Head, Shadows Fall, Scar Symmetry, Meshuggah, Animals as Leaders, Periphery, and Nevermore.

EQUIPMENT

Sterling John Petrucci 7-string as my main axe. I like a pretty simple setup and my main rig right now is a POD HD500 running through an FRFR active speaker.

MUSIC