Colin Marston

Guitarist and producer for progressive metal

Colin Marston - Guitarist and producer for progressive metal
Born

September 13th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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American guitarist, bassist, and producer/engineer. Played in the progressive metal band Gorguts, contributing to their acclaimed album "Colored Sands." Co-founded the band Behold... The Arctopus, known for complex compositions and innovative use of instrumentation. Worked as a producer and engineer for various projects in the metal genre, known for collaboration with numerous bands and artists. Developed a reputation within the metal community for skillful musicianship and technical proficiency, influencing up-and-coming musicians.

Contributed to Gorguts' "Colored Sands"

Co-founded the band Behold... The Arctopus

Produced and engineered multiple metal albums

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