Marc Rizzo
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Marc Rizzo (born on August 2, 1977 in Carlstadt, New Jersey, United States) is the current lead guitarist of Brazilian Metal band Soulfly and formerly of ill Niño. He has featured on two Soulfly albums so far: Prophecy and Dark Ages. He has also released a solo instrumental album called Colossal Myopia in 2006.
While he plays in a metal band, his solo album shows off his wide range of styles and talents. He manages to seam elements of hard rock, metal, jazz, classical guitar, and flamenco together into surprisingly coherent and well written pieces.
Marc Rizzo is Endorsed by Peavey Guitars and Yamaha Acoustics. He is also a solo recording artist with Shrapnel Records. Marc and his brother Luke Rizzo have their own record label the indie Phlamencore Records was established in 2004.
Marc has been invited to the winter Namm Festival two years running as a major endorser of Peavey Guitars. Marc also travels the world doing clinics for Peavey when he's not touring with his solo project or Soulfly.
During live shows, Marc Rizzo is known for doing numerous jump-kicks. Many fans find this entertaining. He is also known for almost always wearing a backpack while playing live shows.
(Marc Rizzo is of italian decent)
[edit] Discography
- ill Niño - Revolution Revolución (2001)
- ill Niño - Confession (Album) (2003)
- Soulfly - Prophecy (2004)
- Soulfly - Dark Ages (2005)
- Marc Rizzo - Colossal Myopia (2006)
