Xander Demos is a high-energy
rock and metal guitar player from Pittsburgh, PA. He currently fronts his own
solo band, as well as playing lead guitar for Pittsburgh's favorite party rock
outfit, Into The Arena. Xander performs in excess of 100 times a year, and he
is active in recording collaborations with artists all over the world. Xander
plays guitars from Suhr, McNaught and Conklin, with whom he has endorsement
deals. His endorsement from these guitar
companies is a testament to his impressive skills and his deep commitment to
playing the best guitars in the world.
Growing up in the decade of
decadence, Xander has been a big fan of everything from pop-metal, Top-40,
thrash metal, progressive rock and even dance-related music. As long as there
was a hook or a melody, he picked up on it. Xander's main influences are Shawn
Lane, Eric Johnson, Steve Vai, Vinnie Moore, Jason Becker, Neal Schon, Michael
Romeo and John Sykes.
Xander's style ranges from
the beautifully melodic to the jaw-droppingly insane. His playing encompasses
much of what he has learned and absorbed from other players over the
years. One constant in his music is a
focus on strong guitar melodies. On February 29, 2012, Xander is releasing
full-length follow-up to his EP "Road To Guitarcadia,” which is being
mixed by CJ Snare of Firehouse. The
album is simply titled, “Guitarcadia,” and it contains 10 incredible tracks of
pure guitar heaven. This release will be followed by an
instructional DVD, while performing with his two live bands every week and
passing on his passion for guitar by giving in person and online instructions
to eager students.
In addition to these
accomplishments, Xander is an avid animal lover. Always looking for projects that will aid
these beautiful creatures, Xander donated a portion of his EP sales to various
animal charities.
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