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Artist
Theodore Ziras
12+ albums
guitar virtuosoinstrumentalProgressive metalneo-classical metalShred
about
Was born in Poros/Greece. His music training started at the age of 15 with Music Theory, Piano & Guitar lessons. From the beginning of his music activities Theodore was fascinated by musicians with high level of Technical ability regardless of style etc. At the age of 18 he moved to Athens and he continued his studies in Guitar, Music Theory, Jazz Harmony, Rhythm & Counterpoint. His main influences include generally anything from Classical Music, Rock, Metal to Jazz & Fusion. 1994-1998: His first serious band collaboration was during 1994-98 with the power metal Greek band "Ice Divine" (1994-98) and the legendary progsters "Guardian Angel" (1997-98) as the lead Guitar player. He did numerous recording & performed in many gigs (e.g support with Iced Earth, U.D.O etc) 1998-2001: In late '98 Theodore decided to leave Greece, he registered at the prestigious Guitar Institute of London for further Music/Guitar studies. He graduated 3 years later getting his degree, Bachelor (Honors) in Music Performance & Composition. 2001: In 2001 he returned to Athens/Greece, he signed his first solo record deal. His first instrumental solo CD "Trained To Play" released in April 2001. A mix of Orchestral Neoclassical Metal with complex harmony/orchestration and mind-blowing lead guitar parts. The reviews for "Trained To Play" were more than positive and established Theodore as a solid musician & Guitar Player with great perspectives for the future.
