RedbeardTheMetalPirate

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ABOUT

Just throwing this up here to keep an eye for potential opportunities. Currently doing vocals for Code Of Conflict and working on some solo studio projects.

My primary instrument would probably be guitar. I think of my playing style as riff and song structure oriented. I can manage lead guitar but there's lots of people who do it far better than me. I'm decent at bass guitar and just recently stumbled into doing vocals in the last couple years.

I studied Music Industry Arts at Algonquin College nearly 15 years ago and retained a couple things production related. By no means a pro though.

I'm also pretty competent at writing and arranging via programs like Guitar Pro.

To reach out to me on Facebook, search Andrew Portiss. Or on the gram as incessantlysunburnt. Cheers!

Screen name:: RedbeardTheMetalPirate
Member since:: Feb 11 2025; Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 10
Gigs played:: 10 to 50
Most available:: Nights

Influences

All manner of extreme metal. Black, death, thrash, proggy stuff. I can do rock or alternative but I'm mostly interested playing metal.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:: Moderate
Rhythm Guitar:: Moderate
Lead Guitar:: Moderate
Bass Guitar:: Moderate

EQUIPMENT

I have a modest but capable studio. Some of my gear includes an Axe Fx II, Reaper, a pair of Yamaha HS8s, lots of plugins, an audio interface with 8 digital inputs, and a handful of guitars with professional setups. I'm on the cusp of being able to record a drums live off the floor.

One thing I definitely lack is rehearsal space with a drumkit. So if you are a drummer with those facilities...how u doin'? ;)

I also regret to inform you that I suffer from G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). So at any given time I am usually spending my money irresponsibly on studio equipment.