Name? Rob Metz
Birthday? 8/7/1969
Hometown? Akron, OH
Current band? Rob Metz ( I've just about always been a solo artist )
Other bands you have been in? My very first band ( in high school ) Aggressor - ever since then, I
have been a solo artist.
What instruments do you play? Guitar, Bass, Synth
Talk about your gear, favorite instruments, why you like or use certain things:I recently re-
discovered Charvel guitars and Fender strats. I use Line 6 Spider valve amps. This line up gives me
all that I need to play most any genre I want and still sound like myself. An absolute must for me is a
Floyd Rose Tremolo.
Age you started playing? 16
Influences? Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Jeff Beck, Neal Schon, Eddie Van Halen and Andy Timmons.
Who would you like to perform with? Any of my influences.
What were your first three albums ever owned?
Back in Black ( AC/DC )
The Number of the Beast ( Iron Maiden )
Ride the Lightning ( Metallica )
Five CDs you can’t live without?
Passion and Warfare ( Steve Vai )
I on U ( Neal Schon )
Blow By Blow ( Jeff Beck )
That Was Then, This Is Now ( Andy Timmons )
Engines of Creation ( Joe Satriani )
Favorite website? www.dimarzio.com
Book that everyone should read? The Music Lesson by Victor Wooten.
Describe yourself in three words: Over The Top
What is your advice to up-and-coming musicians? Pursue your inner vision. Don't let club
owners who stiff you get you down. Find creative ways to play for people - avoid the local bars if you
are original ( bars are for copy bands ). Seek out people with integrity and work with ONLY them.
Email address : Rob@robmetz.com
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