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Andy Gillion
Born (1988-09-04) 4 September 1988 (age 35)
OriginUnited Kingdom
GenresMelodic death metal, progressive metal
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentsGuitar, piano, vocals
Websitewww.andygillion.com

Andy Gillion (born 4 September 1988) is a British-born multi-instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter.[1] He is best known as the former songwriter and lead guitarist of the melodic death metal band, Mors Principium Est.[2]

His debut solo album, Neverafter, was released on 15 November 2019. The first single, "Skyless" features Jeff Loomis of Arch Enemy, and Sam Paulicelli (66Samus) of Decrepit Birth.[3]

As of 2017, Gillion is endorsed as an Elixir Strings Artist,[4] as well as a Fractal Audio Artist.[5]

Biography[edit]

In 2011, Andy Gillion was selected as the new songwriter/lead guitarist for the melodic death metal band, Mors Principium Est from over 200 applicants.[6] Since then, he has written and released four albums with the band, under AFM Records: ...And Death Said Live (2012), Dawn of the 5th Era (2014), Embers of a Dying World (2017) and Seven (2020).

In 2016, Gillion was a runner up in the final of the Guitar Idol Competition and performed live at the 100 Club in London, UK.[7]

In November 2019, his debut solo album, Neverafter was released. The first single, "Skyless" features Jeff Loomis of Arch Enemy, and Sam Paulicelli (66Samus) of Decrepit Birth.[8] The album also features Paul Wardingham and Christina Marie of The Voice. The record was co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson, who previously worked with bands like Soilwork and Scar Symmetry.[9]

Andy has authored a novel set during the Second World War entitled 'Far From Grace' which was published on Amazon. [10]

Andy also composed and played the soundtrack for the Game 'Metal Heads', released by Otreum Games in March 2021. [11]

Neverafter (2019)[edit]

"Neverafter", his debut solo album, was released on 15 November 2019. It is a predominantly instrumental concept album composed of symphonic, progressive and melodic death metal elements. The music tells the story of a young girl, Aria, and her journey through a dreamworld as she searches for resolution after the loss of her mother.[12]

The album features Jeff Loomis of Arch Enemy, Sam Paulicelli (66Samus) of Decrepit Birth, Paul Wardingham and Christina Marie of The Voice. The record was co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson, who previously worked with bands like Soilwork and Scar Symmetry.[13] As described by Metal Injection, "Gillion has truly created an epic masterpiece that would have raised Chopin's brow if he were still alive",[14] while MetalSucks commented, "predictably, the results are magnificent"[15]

Arcade Metal (2022)[edit]

"Arcade Metal", his second solo album, will be released on 2 September 2022. It is a instrumental concept album. It features Matt Heafy of Trivium, Jeff Loomis of Arch Enemy, Per Nilsson of Scar Symmetry, Yuzo Koshiro of Streets of Rage, Li-sa-X, Stephen Taranto and Paul Wardingham, and drums throughout by 66Samus of Decrepit Birth.[16]

Discography[edit]

Mors Principium Est[edit]

Solo[edit]

  • Neverafter (2019)
  • Arcade Metal(2022)

Equipment[edit]

Guitars[edit]

  • Daemoness Cimmerian 6 String (Featuring Valkyrie hand painted finish)
  • Elixir Strings Artist - NANOWEB Coating[17]

Amplification[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Dick, Chris. "Top 5 Things That Will Kill You in Australia By Andy Gillion (solo, Mors Principium Est)". Decibel Magazine. Decibel Magazine.
  2. ^ Godla, Frank (3 October 2019). "Andy Gillion (MORS PRINCIPIUM EST) Teams Up With JEFF LOOMIS and 66SAMUS To Release Jaw Dropping Solo Track "Skyless"". Metal Injection. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  3. ^ Neilstein, Vince (10 October 2019). "Mors Principium Est's Andy Gillion + Jeff Loomis + 66Samus Team Up on New Track "Skyless"". Metal Sucks. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Quick Tips for Adding Feeling into Your Playing". Guitar World. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  5. ^ "Fractal Audio Artists". Fractal Audio.
  6. ^ "Mors Principium Est - AFM Records". AFM Records.
  7. ^ "Guitar Idol Final". Guitar Idol.
  8. ^ Neilstein, Vince (21 October 2019). "Mors Principium Est's Andy Gillion + Jeff Loomis + 66Samus Team Up on New Track "Skyless"". Metal Sucks. Metal Sucks.
  9. ^ Alper (27 October 2019). "Andy Gillion – Neverafter (Album Review)". Mega Depth.
  10. ^ Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 31 January 2022 – via www.amazon.co.uk.
  11. ^ "Metal Heads on Steam".
  12. ^ "Andy Gillion to release new solo album featuring Jeff Loomis". The Rockput. The Rockpit. 17 October 2019.
  13. ^ Alper (27 October 2019). "Andy Gillion – Neverafter (Album Review)". Mega Depth.
  14. ^ Godla, Frank (3 October 2019). "Andy Gillion (MORS PRINCIPIUM EST) Teams Up With JEFF LOOMIS and 66SAMUS To Release Jaw Dropping Solo Track "Skyless"". Metal Injection. Metal Injection.
  15. ^ Neilstein, Vince (10 October 2019). "Mors Principium Est's Andy Gillion + Jeff Loomis + 66Samus Team Up on New Track "Skyless"". MetalSucks. MetalSucks.
  16. ^ "Andy Gillion - Arcade Metal review".
  17. ^ "Learn how to control your vibrato with this in-depth guitar lesson". Music Radar. 6 September 2019.
  18. ^ "Fractal Audio Artists". Fractal Audio.
  19. ^ "Neural DSP". Neural DSP.


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