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Richie Allan, Martin Goulding, Theodore Ziras: Shred ON is coming soon with... Project X (Vol.II) - packed full of guitar goodness



Shred ON is coming soon with... Project X (Vol.II)
Hold Your Breath....!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVtw1qACY-NB3yPnQq3VDxg
Magnum Opus Shred Meeting;
Richie Allan, Mike Gianelli, Ando San Washington, Theodore Ziras, Vagelis Karzis, Martin Goulding, Felipe Hervoso, Teo Ross, Dks Music (A.k.a. Dimitris Skodras), Gabe Pietrzak...!

Shred ON Tv // Groundbreaking Moments // Soon...

Theodore Ziras: Hand of God debut album available

Hand of God debut album available
now on itunes http://tinyurl.com/bpbwh3s

Track: No Turning Back, Music: Theodore Ziras, Lyrics: Marissia
CD available at http://www.HandofGod.gr

Hand of God - No Turning Back (full track streaming)


HAND OF GOD - Start Again | Official Video | Theodore Ziras New Band

Theodore Kalantzakos,Bob Katsionis,Theodore Ziras: Pattern Partner full length album available

Theodore Kalantzakos: Patterm Partner

Pattern Partner [LP] Infos  http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/tkg/PatternPartner

Pattern Partner is the full-length album, following of the homonym EP, from the metal-fusion band TKG.

It sounds like the power of Liquid Tension Experiment, the odd rhythms of Planet X and the harmonies of Allan Holdsworth Band combined together.

TKG are powered by: Schecter guitars, Gabriel drums, Line 6 amplifiers, 39 custom guitars, EMG pickups and T-Rex effect pedals and pedalboards.

All guitars and synth guitars recorded by Theodore Kalantzakos
Drums, Electronic Drums and FX loops by Loukas Kalantzakos
Bass by George Politis
Trumpet by Christodoulos Aspromallis
All keyboards and solo guitar at “Human Parasitology” by Sinnik

-CD also includes-

Guest Solos from
Theodore Ziras
Bob Katsionis (Firewind, Outloud)
Guest Vocals by
Chris Kounelis (Disharmony) at “Sifting Sand(Dead End)”
3 nu-jazz BONUS TRACKS
Separate Pathways, Juggling Act and Memories of a Friendship
All songs composed and arranged by Theodore Kalantzakos except
“Human Parasitology”, “Echoing Chemical Reactions” and “Separate Pathways” that were
composed and arranged by Loukas Kalantzakos and Theodore Kalantzakos.
Mixed, Mastered and Produced by Loukas Kalantzakos and Nick Liberopoulos at Sound Sculptured Studios.

Track Listing and Explanations
1.Microminiaturization (Micro)

Micro is a progressive metal tune in E Phrygian. It is called microminiaturization because the whole composition is based in a very tiny melodic segment. The basic time signature is 7/8 but 4/4, 5/4 and 6/4 are also presented to serve the final purpose.




2.Echoing Chemical Reactions
Echoing is a rock-fusion track, with ethnic and orchestral characteristics. Begins with a large intro with ethnic elements and culminates with an 8 finger-tapping, piano-like melody. There are two improvisations one rock-fusion like and the other rock-metal like in double time, ending with the main melody, supported also by a double time rhythm section.

Echoing Chemical Reactions Video Clip: http://youtu.be/dN9QgG1z6RU

3.Sifting Sand (Dead End)
Dead End is the only non instrumental track in this album. The whole composition based on Locrian mode, maybe the "darkest" mode in modal harmony and the time signature alternates between 4/4 to 15/8 and 9/8. Guest vocals recorded by Chris Kounelis (Disharmony).

4.Pattern Partner
Pattern Partner contains the main concept of this album. It deals with the question of how small musical phrases, harmonic segments and rhythm motifs (patterns) can be combined in variations. The way they work together (as partners) to create a bigger composition is also present here.

Stylistically speaking, Pattern Partner is a rock-fusion composition with the main melody given to the trumpet, while guitar and bass support it harmonically. Tuttis, modal transpositions and balance between modalities are some more characteristics.

5. Human Parasitology
Human Parasitology is a metal fusion composition based on long riffs in 11/4 time signature and harmony in clusters. Notes like parasites, create clusters of harmony to support the larger musical linear themes. The large intro and outro strain the atmosphere that comes out from these stretched elements.

Guitar Solos:
Theodore Kalantzakos (1:08 - 1:50)
Sinnik (2:30 - 3:06)

6. Fragments of Time
A modal fusion baland with colourful harmony of slash chords, modulations, time signature alternations and rhythm “kicks”. This tune refers to all the memories, that like fragments of time, come again and again in our mind. Even if the boundaries are blurred, we try το connect them to create a bigger picture of our past.

7.Run with Illness
Run with Illness is the most hard listening track in this album. It based on a tritonic melody and it balances between three modal and harmonic families. Long and complex riffs, progressive fusion improvisation are some characteristic elements. This track is only for the fans of this kind of music!

8. Strength in Unity
This track contains two guest solos from two great virtuosos, Theodore Ziras and Bob Katsionis (Firewind, Outloud). It is a Eb Prhygian composition in 6/4 and 5/4, stating that together is better!

Solos:
Theodore Kalantzakos (0:38 - 1:15)
Bob Katsionis (1:15 - 1:53)
Theodore Ziras (2:31 - 3:02)
-Bonus Tracks-

9. Separate Pathways
...is consisted from two musical themes. At the beginning each one is presented separately, but after a while, these themes are combined together to create a fuller one giving the message that sometimes separate pathways can be joined and lead to one bigger and maybe better way in our life.

10.Juggling act
This is a nu-jazz composition combining complex melodic elements of triads supported with some “jazz-minor” harmony, in a continuing game of balance and colors.

11.Memories of a Friendship

It is a nu-jazz ballad that combines triple and eight feel rhythm patterns in a bigger composition of arpeggiated melodies and walking bass lines. The track begins with a fade in vinyl effect, creating a past to present transition effect, giving at the same time, elements for the composition process.

TKG "duet" Live at Volos | Greek Guitar Power and TKG Tour 2013


Fretless Guitar Solo by Theodore Kalantzakos | TKG Live at Nauplio | Greek Tour 2013

Theodore Ziras: Fahrenheit Guitars - the double espresso solo



This video has no particular musical value.
I just wanted to test and do a demo of my brand new Fahrenheit Guitar
This guitar has a great comfortable neck perfect for shredding.

Detailed Guitar Specs: http://tinyurl.com/cpbulnd
Guitar Photo Gallery: http://tinyurl.com/crqrf6m
Making of Photos: http://tinyurl.com/d8tfjg3

Video produced and edited by Theodore Ziras
Music (some cool shredding!) by Theodore Ziras
Tempo 200bpm, Scales used "A Aeolian" and "A Harmonic Minor"
Techniques used: Alternate Picking, Sweep Picking,

Equipment used for this video + more info
Strings: Daddario 9's EXL120, Standard E Tuning (E A D G B E)
Drums: Toontrack Superior Drummer 2 (Metal Foundry)
Pick: Dunlop Small Stubby 3mm
for the Guitar sound i used Line 6 POD Farm 2.5

Website: http://www.TheodoreZiras.com
Lesson via skype: http://www.GuitarLessons.gr/
for backing tracks: http://www.Jam-Tracks.com/
for Guitar-Studio session work: http://theodoreziras.com/studio-sessi...
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the...
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theodoreziras


Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/theodoreziras

Ultra Fast Shredding | Fahrenheit Guitars Promo Video


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Theodore Ziras - Fahrenheit Guitars | Promo Video

Theodore Ziras,Andy James: Monster 5 jam


Track: Monster 5, available on itunes http://tinyurl.com/aosbca8
Featuring Andy James @ 1:41 2:46 3:05
To get the physical CD http://tinyurl.com/bxlt4zk

Music: Theodore Ziras
Track Monster 5 included on CD Monster 5 (2011)

Theodore Ziras - Monster 5 (featuring Andy James) full streaming


Theodore Ziras - Fahrenheit Guitars | Promo Video

Michael Alexander,Theodore Ziras, David Valdes: "Universal Mind Project" with Charlie Dominici on vocals

http://www.facebook.com/UniversalMindProject
Michael Alexander's "Universal Mind Project" Featuring:

- Lead Voice and Lyrics (Copyrights © 2012) by Charlie Dominici.
- Drums rearranged and recorded by Alex Landenburg.
- Voice by Henrik Bäth.
- Chorus rearranged by Kenia Renteria and performed by Henrik Bäth.
- Santiago Dias Garces (Guest Guitar Solo)
- Theodore Ziras (Guest Guitar Solo)
- Yoger Mucci (Guest Guitar Solo)
- Mauro Pacella (Keyboards)
- Omar Szdenka (Bass)
- David Valdes (Guest Guitar Solo)
- Cheryl Pyle (Flute)
- All Acoustic and Electric Guitars by Michael Alexander.
Michael Alexander: Guitarist, Composer and Founder of "Universal Mind Project"
from Mexico, he started this his debut E.P. collaborating with musicians from around the world.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2012

Michael Alexander on G+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/104101409453809068704/posts

Universal Mind Project - The Jaguar Priest 2012 Teaser

Theodore Ziras,Bob Katsionis,Theodore Kalantzakos: TKG - Pattern Partner


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TKG Announces the New Album Pattern Partner [LP]

Athens, Greece -TKG is thrilled to announce the release of the latest album Pattern Partner [LP], available digitally worldwide on September 22, 2012.

Pattern Partner [LP] is an instrumental metal-fusion album, including three nu-jazz Bonus Tracks, two guest solos from Greek virtuosos Theodore Ziras and Bob Katsionis (Firewind, Outloud) and a non instrumental track with guest vocals recorded by metal singer Chris Kounelis (Disharmony).

Shows and Clinic Tour planned for winter 2012-2013 (November-February)

http://tkgofficial.com/tkg-announces-the-new-album-pattern-partner-lp/

Pattern Partner [LP] Upcoming Release Video

Theodore Ziras: Fractal Audio Axe FX II presets



http://www.theodoreziras.com ------ http://www.Jam-Tracks.com
All music composed and recorded by Theodore Ziras for www.TheodoreZiras.com
to check Axe Fx2 visit http://www.fractalaudio.com/


Fractal Audio Axe FX II presets demonstration | by Theodore Ziras

David Valdes,Theodore Ziras,Santiago Garces,Yoger Mucci: Universal Mind Project details

Universal Mind Project https://www.facebook.com/UniversalMindProject


The Promo of the song "The Jaguar Priest" will be released in august 22!
I'am sure you guys will like it! The subject of lyrics is influenced by the great Maya culture!
and the music is mostly orientated by Progressive Metal...

The line up:

Omar Szdenka - Bass
Santiago Garces - Guest guitarist from Argentina
Theodore Ziras - Guest guitarist from Greece
David Valdes - Guest guitarist from Spain
Mauro Pacella - Keyboard Player from Argentina
Charlie Dominici - Vocalist - Dominici and ex Dream Theater
Henrik Båth - Vocalist from Darkwater - Sweden
Alex Landenburg - Drums from Germany
Yoger Mucci - Guest guitarist from México
Michael Alexander (Chaak Balam) Guitarist from México

Produced and composed by Michael Alexander (Chaak Balam)
Lyrics by: Charlie Dominici
Drums: Arrenged and recorded by Alex Landenburg

Visit us: www.facebook.com/universalmindproject

David Valdes,Theodore Ziras,Santiago Garces,Yoger Mucci: Universal Mind Project


Universal Mind Project

The Promo of the song "The Jaguar Priest" will be released in August 22, 2012!
I'am sure you guys will like it! The subject of lyrics is influenced by the great Maya culture!
and the music is mostly orientated by Progressive Metal...

The line up:


Omar Szdenka - Bass
Santiago Garces - Guest guitarist from Argentina
Theodore Ziras - Guest guitarist from Greece
David Valdes - Guest guitarist from Spain
Mauro Pacella - Keyboard Player from Argentina
Charlie Dominici - Vocalist - Dominici and ex Dream Theater
Henrik Båth - Vocalist from Darkwater - Sweden
Alex Landenburg - Drums from Germany
Yoger Mucci - Guest guitarist from México
Michael Alexander (Chaak Balam) Guitarist from México

Produced and composed by Michael Alexander (Chaak Balam)
Lyrics by: Charlie Dominici
Drums: Arrenged and recorded by Alex Landenburg

Visit us: www.facebook.com/universalmindproject

News: Guitar Addiction 1st Anniversary Video Jam - awesome


The instrumental song for the 1st anniversary of the "Guitar Addiction" album is here!

It was impossible to guest all the 60 musicians involved in the "Guitar Addiction - A Tribute To Modern Guitar" album, and it has been really hard to make some choices.. sorry for those who are not included this time, we're sure it will be on a next one.

Rythm section is Enrico Galetta on bass, Atma Anur on drums.

Guitar leads by alphabetical order:
Charly Sahona
Cyril Achard
Fabrizio Bicio Leo
Jean Fontanille
Joop Wolters
Karl Kb
Kenny Serane
Marcel Coenen
Mika Tyyskä
Milan Polak
Theodore Ziras
Victor Lafuente

Music composed and all rythm & melodic guitars recorded by Franck Karmattitude.

Support the artists by buying their music on WWW.GUITAREUROSHOP.COM !!


Guitar Addiction Album's 1st Anniversary Video Jam !!



Order your copy

1. Crossroads Of Time
2. Junkie Foot
3. Adrenaline Jam
4. The End Of The World
5. Mr Groove
6. Mind’s Labyrinth
7. FRP a Tribute To Mark
8. Mandarine
9. Frankly Speaking
10. Cacophusion
11. Heavy Funky Party

Release date: 06/21/11
Total time: 67:00

GuitarEuroMedia (GuitarEuroShop's Productions section) is very proud to present you the album "Guitar Addiction - A Tribute To Modern Guitar" ! This awesome project is the result of a long and hard work that has make it possible to unit more than 60 of the most talented musicians of our time !!

The album comes with a very detailled and illustrated 16 pages booklet.

Also, it's important to mention that for each sells 2 euros will go to the Red Cross Organisation.

Here are all the musicians who have participated:

Alberto Rigoni (Twinspirits, solo)
Alex Ehrsam
Alfonso Roca
Atma Anur (drums on 5 tracks)
Ayman
Aymeric Silvert
Benoit Pol
Brett Garsed
Charly Sahona (Venturia, solo)
Christophe Godin
Cyril Achard
Daniele Gottardo
Dave Martone
David Valdes
Enrico Galetta
Eric Bricout
Fabrizio Leo
Franck Karmattitude
Gowy
Guitarsnake
Guthrie Govan
Jean Fontanille
Jeff Kollman (Cosmoquad, solo)
Joe Stump
Joop Wolters
Karl KB
Kenny Serane
Kermheat
Lars Eric Mattson
Loran Saulus (Alive Inc)
Manu Livertout
Marcel Coenen
Marco Sfogli
Martin Motnik
Mattias Eklundh (Freak Kitchen, solo)
Michael Angelo Batio
Michael Manring
Mika "Mr. Fastfinger" Tyyskä
Milan Polak
Mistheria
Pat O'May
Patrick Amar (contest winner)
Paul-Alain Fontaine (keyboards)
Pierrejean Gaucher
Richard Hallebeek
Rob Balducci
Roland Gassin
Ron Thal "Bumblefoot" (Guns'n Roses, solo)
Roo
Roland Grapow (Masterplan, Helloween)
Sebastien Lanceau (Alive Inc)
Stuart Hamm (Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Frank Gambale..)
Theodore Ziras
Thomas Bressel
Tommy Ermolli (Twinspirits, solo)
Tristan Klein
Victor Lafuente
Vincent Fabre (drums on 3 tracks)
Yann Armellino
Yannick Robert

Theodore Ziras: Dash | Performance Video with Tab and BT



http://www.theodoreziras.com ------ http://www.Jam-Tracks.comto buy the Guitarist Pack (Tab+Backing Track) http://tiny.cc/6e3ufwto buy the Producer Pack (Multitracks + Master Track) http://tiny.cc/1d3ufw--------------------------------------------------------------------------------­--------------------
Website: http://www.TheodoreZiras.com Lesson via skype: http://www.GuitarLessons.gr/for backing tracks: http://www.Jam-Tracks.com/for Guitar/Studio session work: http://theodoreziras.com/studio-sessions.htmlitunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/theodore-ziras/id283794066Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theodorezirasTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/theodorezirasMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/theodorezirasguitar--------------------------------------------------------------------------------­----------------------
Artist:Theodore Ziras, Track: Dash
Studio Performance Video.
"Dash" originally recorded for "Trained to Play" album (2001) available on itunes
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/theodore-ziras/id283794066?ign-mpt=uo%3D4


This video Produced, Directed and edited by Theodore Ziras

Theodore Ziras Dash | Performance Video (Tab + Backing Track available)

Theodore Ziras: Axe FX 2 - Neo Sweep and Alternate ideas

http://www.TheodoreZiras.com ------ http://www.Jam-Tracks.com
To download the Axe Fx2 preset I did for this video click here:
http://www.theodoreziras.com/presets/Ziras_Lead_AxeFX2.syxFor the Drums sound I am using Toontracks Superior Drums 2 (Metal Machine expansion) I did no further processing (no effects added).
Signal chain: Ibanez RG870 -- Axe FX2
Strings D Addario EXL 120 (9-42)
Pick: Small Stubby 3mm
Video Produced and Directed by Theodore Ziras for TheodoreZiras.com ©2012
Thanks to Makis Tzouganatos for borrowing me his Guitar (Ibanez Premium RG870)
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http://www.jam-tracks.com/
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http://theodoreziras.com/studio-sessions.html
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Axe FX 2 + Ibanez Premium RG870 (Neoclassical Shredding | Sweep+Alternate Picking)

Matias Kupiainen,Theodore Ziras,Arwe,Gimi: Tiluland - The Home of Guitar Heroes and Synth Wizards


Heroes:
Arwe - Guitars
Gimi - Synths
Guest Heroes:
Matias Kupiainen
Mikko Härkin
Theodore Ziras
Janne "Red Demon" Karhunen
Esa "Kurzweiler" Fors
Bobby the "Lapin Jänkhä"

Track listing:

1. Prologue (to the Kings)
2. Tilu of the Kings
3. March of Immortals
4. Heroes
5. Arctic Twilight
6. Warrior's Anthem
7. Epic Tilu Fantasy Part I: A Grand Tale
8. Epic Tilu Fantasy Part II: Axes of the Universe
9. Epic Tilu Fantasy Part III: Kaamos

buy CD

Tiluland - The Torment of the Sun (The Official Digital Single 2011)

Yoger Mucci: Guitangears - featuring an army of guitar players!

OUT NOW!!! more info down, http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/yoger-muccis-the-guitangears/id478182363
CD BABY http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/yogermucci
AMAZON http://www.amazon.com/Yoger-Muccis-Guitangears-Triangulum-Chapter/dp/B0063PJT...
Physical CD ORDER http://www.yogermucci.uphero.com/store.htmMore info http://www.yogermucci.uphero.com
New Yoger Mucci's Album Featuring.Michael Angelo Batio, Joe Stump, David Shankle, Theodore Ziras, Marco Minnemann, Diego Crippa, Silvio Gazquez, Tom Quayle, Antoine Fafard, Alex Hernandez, Joop Wolters, Hittar Cuesta, Ivan Mihajevic, Yos Mucci, Josip Pesut, Carl Puga, Ricardo Walls, Angel Villanueva and Gustavo Bonfa.
FACEBOOK GROUP http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Guitangears/161310713932598
OFFICIAL FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/yogermucci
Yoger Mucci´s The Guitangears - Triangulum (Chapter 1)
Triangulum Chapter 1 is the first solo Album by Yoger Mucci. featured by 15 tracks of original, experimental, progressive, fusion, metal, avant garde and instrumental music plus sci-fi SuperHeroes The Guitangears is Music a Yoger's project, inspired by comics. It contains Sci-Fi and futuristic adventure, Not limited music to one style plus Marvelous worldwide musicians collaborations.He uses differen styles — prog, metal, fusion, industrial, electronic, etc — Yoger just wanted to making the music he loves. This album became The Guitangears - Triangulum

The Guitangears is a team of Superguitar and Supermusicians heroes who joined to fight the threat "Legatus Electrum" who plans to conquer the universe using music as a weapon and probably the only hope to destroy him will be the mysterious Voynich's manuscript and bring peace to the universe.

THE GUITANGEARS! OUT NOW! Feat.Michael Angelo Batio,Joe Stump,David Shankle,M

Yoger Mucci: The Guitangears - packed with top guitar players!


New Yoger Mucci's Album Featuring.Michael Angelo Batio, Joe Stump, David Shankle, Theodore Ziras, Marco Minnemann, Diego Crippa, Silvio Gazquez, Tom Quayle, Antoine Fafard, Alex Hernandez, Joop Wolters, Hittar Cuesta, Ivan Mihajevic, Yos Mucci, Josip Pesut, Carl Puga, Ricardo Walls, Angel Villanueva and Gustavo Bonfa.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yoger-Muccis-The-Guitangears/161310713932598?sk=info

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Yoger Mucci´s The Guitangears - Triangulum (Chapter 1)
Triangulum Chapter 1 is the first solo Album by Yoger Mucci. featured by 15 tracks of original, experimental, progressive, fusion, metal, avant garde and instrumental music plus sci-fi SuperHeroes The Guitangears is Music a Yoger's project, inspired by comics. It contains Sci-Fi and futuristic adventure, Not limited music to one style plus Marvelous worldwide musicians collaborations.He uses differen styles — prog, metal, fusion, industrial, electronic, etc — Yoger just wanted to making the music he loves. This album became The Guitangears - Triangulum
The Guitangears is a team of Superguitar and Supermusicians heroes who joined to fight the threat "Legatus Electrum" who plans to conquer the universe using music as a weapon and probably the only hope to destroy him will be the mysterious Voynich's manuscript and bring peace to the universe.

Yoger Mucci's The Guitangears Promo Feat.Michael Angelo Batio,Joe Stump,David Shankle and Much

Vinnie Moore, Theodore Ziras: Greece clinic date announced





Hi my friends!
Cool news here!
Great guitarist Vinnie Moore will be in Greece on 27/11/11!
We are very happy that Theodore K Group (TKG) will open this fantastic show along with Theodore Ziras!
The Event organized by Evolution TV Show and will take place at Kyttaro Live!
Tickets presale: 
ticketarena.gr
Praxis Conservatory: Veikou 33, Koukaki
Guitar Store and Drum Store : Soultani 16 Exarhia
Fakanas Art Music School: Poseidonos 3, Mosxato, N. Faliro <

Theodore Ziras: Monster 5 new CD out

To purchase Monster 5 visit
CD: http://store.theodoreziras.com/music/albums-cd.htmlDigital Download:
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/theodore-ziras/id283794066amazonmp3: http://www.amazon.com/Monster-5/dp/B005ODVSZO
This is the promotional trailer of the forthcoming Theodore Ziras
instrumental CD "Monster 5".
Release Date: 25 September 2011
"Monster 5" is available in CD and Digital Download
from Sleaszy Rider Records
featuring:
Drums: Christian Nativo
Keyboards: Sergey Boykov
Guest: Andy James

Video Produced by Theodore Ziras for http://theodoreziras.com/
Theodore Ziras - Monster 5 New CD OUT NOW



Product Description
All Songs Composed, arranged and produced by Theodore Ziras
All Guitars + Bass Guitars recorded by Theodore Ziras at Magic Sound Studio (Athens/Greece)
Drums recorded by Christian Nativo at CN Productions (Melbourne, Australia)
Keyboards recorded by Sergey Boykov at Shadowmusic studio ( Pärnu, Estonia)
All songs mixed and mastered by Maciej Dawidek at Widek Records Studio (Sopot, Poland)
Artwork and cover Design by Gogo Melone
Photo shooting by Eva Zira

Here I'm going to comment a little about the concept and musical aesthetic I wanted to present on this CD. Monster 5: why this name? This is my 5th instrumental solo album. My intention was to produce something modern using seven string guitars and experiment into new territories, using various Scales/Modes, new grooves and so... this is my new monster…..
MONSTER 5.
“Monster 5” is literally and directly what the title says. I tried to create a piece of art that blends various styles, grooves and sounds. On this album you can listen to Modern Metal, Shred and Fusion all mixed together in a “unique” (I hope so) way. I hope this CD will be worth all the money you spend to buy it and most important the time that you will spend listening to it. My main ambition is to entertain and inspire YOU… I hope you will enjoy it.
Theodore Ziras


The Songs
1. Tearing Apart
The opening song of this album. This is the heaviest song with brutal seven string rhythm patterns that gives you a rough idea how the remaining songs of “Monster 5” will sound. The tempo is pretty fast (200bpm). The solo section is one the fastest I ever play so far reaching 20 notes per second (on 2.12) but the Verse and especially the Chorus is catchy and melodic. 
2. Chaos I.M.F
This is a chaotic song with a strange (diminished) intro. Reflects totally the situation of my country (Greece). ) Unfortunately after the loan from I.M.F (International Monetary Fund) during the last months Greece is in the greatest crisis of all times. The solo section is quite optimistic. I hope everything will be better for my country very soon.

3. Liquid Fire
Fast and furious track. My guitar is on fire during the whole song. The guitar solo section is whammy pedal-based., sounds like liquid fire.

4. Alex Left the Building.
This song is like a strange joke (but a fast one), inspired from a guitar player I really dislike (I will not tell you who he is) but sometimes you get inspiration even from things you don’t like.
This is fastest track of the CD (240bpm). Catchy breath taking “military march” sounding intro and chorus. The solo based on few typical neoclassical licks that I practice very often in order to keep my technique into shape. Every note during this solo is picked. Extra credits to Christian Nativo, his drumming is unbelievable, thank you Christian.

5. Future Waves
Mid Tempo powerful Heavy-Rock song. Inspired from my favorite Guthrie Govan’s song “Waves”. So… this is my interpretation of this song in a more “heavy” way.
The Verse and Chorus truly sound s like a wave with notes running up and down melodically.
In the solo section you can listen more fusion and “outside” stuff like Dorian phrases, bluesy licks and diminished runs

6. 1923
Actually this is a continuation of song “Irredenta” from my album Territory 4 (2009).
So you can call it also “Irredenta Part2”
1923 is an oriental inspired heavy song. When I am listening to this music “Konstantinoúpolis” the capital of the Byzantine Empire is coming to my mind.
A great musician on keyboards (Sergey Boykov) plays all the melodies and themes on the second Verse and Chorus plus a great extreme keyboard solo. Thank you Sergey!

7. Into the Rush
A powerful and melodic straight forward rock song inspired from the great Joe Satriani (Track: One Big Rush, Album: Flying in a Blue Dream).
I love this song since early 90’s and I wanted to make “my version” of it. Of course the melodies I did have nothing in common with the Joe’s original track but the vibe and feel is the same (at least I hope so!)

8. Paradigma
This is a strange song, because the verse and the Chorus both based on the same melody played in different time signatures and this makes them sound different even if the notes are the same. Extremely groovy song with few LTE’s (Liquid Tension Experiment) Prog-Rock flavors and an extremely technical solo.

9. Transition Game
This song is a transition between rhythm and scale changes. Actually I am using more than 10 scales-modes all over the song but the transition between them is smooth and easy to listen. It is a primarily experimental song combining dynamics, ultra fast metal grooves, smooth fusion grooves, virtuosity and elegant playing, one of my favorites.


10. Mess
Mess?? From Mesh-uggah, I really like the Swedish band “Meshuggah” so I wanted to make a song that will sound like them but in my style. Lots of brutal 7-string rhythms, groovy drumming and cool melodies. Sergey Boykov is doing an excellent job on the keyboards.

11. Monster 5
This is the last song of the album, pretty fast song with catchy melodies inspired from a Youtube video of the great British shredder Andy James (I really like this guy). So i asked Andy to play a guest solo for this song and he did an extraordinary job. In the outro of the song Andy and me we’re doing an extreme solo trade-off. Thank you Andy, it is a great honor and privilege for me to have you on my album.