Zhang Qing (张清)
Artist Profile & Project Associations
- Instrument: Electric Guitar (Lead & Rhythm)
- Associations & Bands: Heilin, Dante's Boat, Zhi Wang, Aphrodite, Last Gasp, Inchaos
- Endorsement: Official ESP Guitars Brand Ambassador in China
Biography
Zhang Qing is a prominent figure among the new generation of high-speed technical guitarists in China. Known for blistering alternate picking, fluid phrasing, and tight precision, he has established a strong presence across China's underground and modern metal scenes. In addition to anchoring multiple heavy acts like Heilin and Dante's Boat, he actively shares instructional content, performance showcases, and technical demonstrations online, inspiring a rapidly growing community of guitar enthusiasts.
Selected Discography & Tracks
- Alter Ego (Featured appearance on "Upright Slant")
- Various independent singles and splits across Chinese extreme metal projects
Takayoshi Ohmura (大村孝佳)
Artist Profile & Key Projects
- Instrument: Electric Guitar, Composer, Arranger
- Primary Projects: Solo Career, BABYMETAL (Kami Band), C4, LIV MOON, Marty Friedman Band support
Biography
Takayoshi Ohmura is a legendary Japanese guitarist and music composer widely celebrated as a master of neoclassical speed metal and melodic shred. Graduating from the Musician Institute Japan (MI Japan), he launched his professional solo career early on, earning the moniker "Prince of High-Speed Light Speed." He has released critically acclaimed instrumental solo records and lent his virtuosic talent to various high-profile groups. Globally, he is best recognized as a core member of the Kami Band backing the international phenomenon BABYMETAL, showcasing blistering precision on world-class stages.
Solo Studio Albums
- Nowhere To Go (2004)
- Emotions in Motion (2007)
- Devils' In The Details (2013)
- The Omniverse (2014)
- Cerberus (2016)
- Iris (2019)
- Angels In The Dark (2021)