Alejandro Silva (musician)

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Alejandro Silva
Origin Santiago, Chile
Genres Speed metal, groove metal, power metal, Progressive Metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass
Years active1999–present
LabelsIndependent

Alejandro Silva is a Chilean instrumental heavy metal guitarist, best known as the founder and lead guitarist of his band, Alejandro Silva Power Cuarteto.

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Silva started guitar when he was fourteen years old. Other musicians he has played with include Marty Friedman, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Billy Sheehan, on the 2004 G3 tour held in Chile.

He is also a guitar teacher and a sound engineer.

Discography

YearAlbumLabel
1999Alejandro Silva IIndependent
2002Dios EolIndependent
2003ASPC LiveIndependent
2007Orden&CaosIndependent
2004En ConciertoIndependent
2008Live2007Independent
2014"Solo Caos"Independent

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