Marc Rizzo

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Marc Rizzo
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Rizzo live in Perth, 2012
Background information
Born (1977-08-02) August 2, 1977 (age 46)
Carlstadt, New Jersey, U.S.
Origin Sussex County, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
Years active1998–present
Labels
Member of
  • Ill Niño
  • Revenge Beast
  • Hail the Horns
  • Bleed the Fifth
  • The Monarch
Formerly of

Marc Rizzo (born August 2, 1977) is an American musician, best known as the former lead guitarist of metal band Soulfly. He has featured on eight Soulfly albums: Prophecy , Dark Ages , Conquer , Omen , Enslaved , Savages , Archangel , and Ritual . He has also released five solo instrumental albums: Marc Rizzo, Colossal Myopia, The Ultimate Devotion, Legionnaire, and Rotation. Rizzo is also a member of Cavalera Conspiracy, a side project with the co-founders of Sepultura, Max and Igor Cavalera. The band released their debut album Inflikted in 2008, Blunt Force Trauma in 2011 and Pandemonium in 2014. In March 2015, it was announced that Rizzo was playing guitar for Misfits. His only show with the band so far took place at Dutch Comic Con.He was known to wear, in the early years, a backpack on stage during the shows. [1]

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While primarily regarded as a metal guitarist, Rizzo's solo work demonstrates an interest in a wide range of styles, combining elements of hard rock, metal, jazz, classical and flamenco guitar. 2007 saw him headline his first US tour to sell out venues across the country. In 2008, Rizzo's two solo records were released under Shrapnel Records and are available on iTunes (iTunes.com).

Rizzo was endorsed by Peavey and Yamaha, and traveled the world undertaking clinics for Peavey when his tour schedule allowed. Rizzo, as of 2009, is endorsed by B.C. Rich. A signature seven-string Stealth model has been built for him and made available for to the public as an import model in 2010. He has been using PRS SE Custom 24 seven-string guitars. He currently uses a Washburn seven-string single-cut guitar.

In 2004, Rizzo created the indie Phlamencore Records with younger brother Luke. Since has released two sampler CD's (international distro) and three full-lengths.

Rizzo grew up in Carlstadt, New Jersey, [2] where he attended Henry P. Becton Regional High School.

In 2020, Rizzo started his new death metal side project Revenge Beast.[ citation needed ]

In August 2021, Rizzo departed Soulfly after 18 years with the band. [3] Rizzo said in an interview that he got no support from Soulfly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rizzo went further saying “I was doing home renovations, working very hard, 10 hours a day,” he explained. “A Soulfly live record came out [last year, Live Ritual NYC MMXIX]. I never saw a dime of that. So basically, within the [first] six [or] seven months of Covid, I just said, ‘You know, man, I don't want this anymore. I gave you guys 18 years of my life, “And it was a great time. Back in the good years, it was great. But the last eight to 10 years have not been very good". [4]

In October 2021, Marc Rizzo returned to Ill Niño, where he performed as their original guitarist from 1998 until his departure in 2003.

Discography

Solo

Cavalera Conspiracy

Committee of Thirteen

Coretez

Ill Niño

Misfits

Revenge Beast

Soulfly

The Monarch

Instructional DVDs with Rock House

Guest appearances

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References

  1. ↑ Blabbermouth (May 2, 2005). "SOULFLY Guitarist Answers The Million-Dollar Question: 'What's In The Backpack?'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  2. ↑ Gramlich, Barry. "In his free time, Rizzo formed a Committee", The Record (Bergen County) , January 28, 2005. Accessed December 18, 2007. "The hardest-working guitar player in the business? Marc Rizzo of Carlstadt is a contender."
  3. ↑ "Guitairst Marc Rizzo Officially Out of Soulfly". MetalSucks . August 7, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Marc Rizzo says he "got no support from Soulfly" throughout the pandemic". www.guitarworld.com.
  5. ↑ Blabbermouth (October 8, 2021). "Former SOULFLY Guitarist MARC RIZZO Rejoins ILL NIÑO". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
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