Equipment:
MARSHALL – Mode Four Head
MARSHALL – Mode Four Cabinets
JUICE GOOSE – Conditioners
TELEX – Wireless Systems
KORG – Rack Tuner
TASCAM - (Sampler CD, “DI” Player)
MORLEY – Wah Pedals
GATOR – 12 Space Rack Case
IBANEZ – Guitar
GIBSON - Guitar
ERNIE BALL – Guitar Strings

Random Personal Info:
Birthplace: Staten Island, NY
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Drink: Rum and Coke / Bahama Mama's (again RUM)
Admitted Bad Habits: Swearing too much, (mostly FUCK)


Starting pretty late as a musician, I got my first guitar as a Christmas present from my Mom (RIP), at the age of 16. However, I just made unorganized noise on it. (Due to the fact that I’d rather be driving, hangin’ with my friends, and generally causing Hell, rather than learning the “do-ra-mi’s” of music.

It wasn’t until I was about 21 years old, that I really started interest in playing correctly. I wanted to know why music had a “system” to it that I needed to understand… So, I managed to get some music theory under my belt, by getting taught by Louie Pellitier. (Who would most likely be disappointed in me by not continuing my classical studies). Sorry Lou, you’re still the best teacher, even if you still hate the power chord!

In the gap from then to now. I have played in many different styles of music. Such projects include several semi-successful bands and countless basement bands. Some note worthy past bands were:

SICK VIKKI (80's Cover Band w/Some Originals)
SYMPHONIC RAGE (Original Progressive Rock)
3rd DEGREE (Top 40 Covers)
SICKEND (Modern Rock Covers/Metal Covers)
BRETHREN (Godsmack Tribute), now BADMAGICK (I recommend you see BTW, for those 'smack fans out there)

Now, as CLIP's guitarist. I’m so satisfied with being apart of original metal in New England. I couldn't ask to be in a better metal band. Or in a better 'metal' area of the country.


Preferred Music:
As a whole, I listen to a lot of different music – Classic Rock, Blues, Oldies, Metal, whichever… I feel there’s much to be learned from all these styles. But, my greatest style is a good song/beat that makes you want to settle any dispute in the mosh pit!


Favorite Bands:
There is so much talent out there. But if I had to narrow it down to a few favorites (ANY STLYE/ORDER).
Killswitch Engage,
All That Remains,
Shadows Fall
Chimaira
Martyr AD
Hatebreed
Ozzy
Led Zep
Areosmith
Black Label Society
NIN
System Of A Down
Static X
Metallica 'OLD noreso than NEW'
Primus
Blues Traveler
Stevie Ray
Jimi Hendrix
Ell Nino
Dream Theater
Fates Warning
Faith No More
Pantera
Damage Plan
...and this is the top of the iceberg, so I’ll stop...


Places I Would Love to Tour:
As with any musician, the cool cities in the good old US of A… But what you might not know is I’d love to tour UK. (because of my families history… Specifically, England and Ireland)


My Special Thanks: (no particular order, except bands first)

BANDS/STUDIOS
Adam Dutkiewicz - Killswitch Engage
Oli Herbert - All That Remains
Jim and Dave - ZING Recording Studios

MEDIA
Dylan - 90.7FM (college radio)
Haze - 99.3FM (Lazer)
DJ Kissy - (Local Band Freak)

FAMILY/FRIENDS
Susan Vierno
Chris and Todd
Bridget and Shani
John Moriarty
Debbie, Michael, and the rest of The Aspinall Families
Sam
The Goodwin Family
Pete and Donna Haggins
Tim, Tiffany and Family
Skip
Blinky, at Bob's Custom Toys
Tommy-Boy and Steph
Karl and Chrissy
Linda
Mel Hook and Family

THE WHOLE CLIP (ROAD/SUPPORT/PALS) CREW
Courtney
Krystof and Leslie
Shawn
Erica and Jay
Tim
Jay and Jess
Jimmy 'The Greek'
Dave Welch
Chris Ellis

Can't remember.... If your not on this list and feel you should be... Fuck Off!
(No really, Email me and I'll update!)

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