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James Franklin Murphy is an American guitarist. He is best known for his work in Bands as Agent Steel (1987-1988), Disincarnate, Death (1990), Obituary (1990-1991), Cancer (1993), Testament (1994-1996,1999), Konkhra (1997-1999), Explorers Club, Guest for Crotchduster (2004). He has also made contributions to various bands as well as released works under his own name. He founded the band Disincarnate. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2001, but has recovered. Currently he is working on a tribute album to Chuck Schuldiner. His most recent completed project was the production of the industrial death metal band Daath's sophomore album, The Hinderers, which was released on Roadrunner Records.

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Progressive/Fusion Metal
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DARKANE guitarist Christofer Malmstrom readied a solo project for 2004 release billed as NON-HUMAN LEVEL, this venture including studio contributions from MESHUGGAH bassist Gustaf Hielm, DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen and his DARKANE colleague drummer Peter Wildoer, the latter taking on a lead vocal role.

Technical Thrash Metal

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progressive black metal (early), post-black metal/shoegaze(now)
Lengsel is a progressive Unblack metal band that formed in 1995 in Norway. They released one album, called Solace, on Endtime Productions in 2000, which was subsequently licensed to Solid State Records for an American release. Their name means "longing" in Norwegian; the idea of longing for home is a prominent theme on their debut release.
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Consisting of Patric Helje (vocals), Reine Fiske (guitars), Stefan Dimle (bass), Simon Nordberg (keyboards), Jonas Lidholm (drums), Landberk is a swedish prog/art rock band, characteristic for the dark, sombre tone of their music. They are notable for their utilisation of the mellotron, which was equally as important as the guitar in their melodies. They have also recorded a cover version of No More White Horses, a song by T2, almost forgotten progressive rock band of the 1970s.
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Ray Riendeau's versatile style has earned him world tours, major CD recording projects, as well as movie and television soundtracks. He has released four recordings including Arrhythmia, Enlightenment, Groove Therapy, and All Funked Up. Ray has recorded and toured with Greg Koch, Gary Hoey, Halford, Two, and Machines of Loving Grace who were featured on the movie soundtrack "The Crow." As a clinician, Ray has made special appearances at the National Guitar Summer Workshop in Los Angeles, Bass Day - L.A., and the School of Bass.
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Hailing from Geneva, Switzerland, MERIDIAN were founded by M.T Random (drums), Paris (vocals) and Drakon (guitars) in October 1999. Six months later Arwan (keyboards) joined the band, and they released their 1st demo recording upon the metal underground.
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