Marc Rizzo
Marc Rizzo (born on August 2, 1977 in Carlstadt, New Jersey, United States) is the lead guitarist of American Metal band Soulfly and formerly of Ill Niño. He has featured on three Soulfly albums to date: Prophecy, Dark Ages and Conquer. He has also released two solo instrumental albums; Colossal Myopia (2006) and The Ultimate Devotion (2007). Marc is also a member of Cavalera Conspiracy, a side project with the co-founders of Sepultura, Max and Igor Cavalera, alongside Gojira's Joe Duplantier. The band's debut album entitled Inflikted was released in 2008.
While primarily regarded as a metal guitarist, his solo work demonstrates an interest in a wide range of styles, combining elements of hard rock, metal, jazz, classical and flamenco guitar.
Marc Rizzo's solo career has since become successful in its own self. In 2007 Marc headlined his first US tour to sold out venues across the country. In 2008 Marc Rizzo's two solo records released under Shrapnel Records became officially released and available under Itunes (itunes.com).
A Former standout athlete in his youth. Marc tiredlessly trains hard with weights/shadow boxing/sprints while on tour and is known to eat a jar of peanut butter coupled with hard boiled eggs for extreme protein.
Marc Rizzo is endorsed by Peavey and Yamaha, and travels the world undertaking clinics for Peavey when his tour schedule allows.
In 2004 Marc created the indie Phlamencore Records. Since has released two sampler CD's (international distro) and 3 full lengths.
Marc is a huge soccer fan and supports AC Milan football club, alongside the Italian national football team.
Rizzo is an amateur boxer whom fought in New Jersey (USA) Golden Gloves. Known to practice guitar and work out with weighttraining while on tour.
During live shows, Marc is known for his frequent jump-kicks, and was also known for regularly wearing a backpack while playing live shows, although more recently he has stopped this practice. He is also known for occasionally wearing soccer shirts on stage, such as AC Milan and FC Internazionale. This can be seen at the Download Festival 2004.
Rizzo grew up in Carlstadt, New Jersey[1], where he attended Henry P. Becton Regional High School.
Discography
Committee Of Thirteen
- Self Titled (2004)
Ill Niño
- Revolution Revolución (2001)
- The Best of Ill Niño (2006)
Soulfly
Solo
- Colossal Myopia (2006)
- The Ultimate Devotion (2007)
- Unnamed as of now' (2009)
Cavalera Conspiracy
- Inflikted (2008)
References
Trivia
- Marc Rizzo grew up a standout athlete in both Football and Baseball
- Rizzo cites guitar work of Al Di Meola, Paco De Lucia and Eddie Van Halen as major influences on his own playing
- Marc Rizzo grew up playing baseball with Chicago Cubs Second Baseman Mark Derosa
- In 2002 Marc Rizzo competitively fought and posted a 1-1 record in the New Jersey Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament
- In 2009 Interview with UK based getcloser.com Marc sited Jimmy Page as the first guitarist that inspired him to pick up the axe.
- In 2008 Peavey guitars announced the signature Marc Rizzo custom guitar series
- In 2008 Marc Rizzo Endorsed Zoom
- In 2009 Marc Rizzo launched In Pyscho Bleedia
- In 2007, 2008 and 2009 Marc Rizzo was invited to play the NAMM festival in Anaheim, California as the lead endorser for Peavey Guitars.
- In 2009 Marc Rizzo was declared the biggest Italian-American stud-muffin from Jersey.
- In 2009 Marc Rizzo is working on his 3rd solo studio album due out in fall of 2009 on Shrapnel Records
External links
- ↑ 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."