Andy Gillion

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

Andy Gillion
Born (1988-09-04) 4 September 1988
OriginUnited Kingdom
GenresMelodic death metal, progressive metal
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentsGuitar, piano, vocals
Associated actsMors Principium Est, Shadow Law
Websitewww.andygillion.com

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

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]

Neverafter (2019)

"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.[10]

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.[11] As described by Metal Injection, "Gillion has truly created an epic masterpiece that would have raised Chopin's brow if he were still alive",[12] while MetalSucks commented, "predictably, the results are magnificent"[13]

Discography

Mors Principium Est

Solo
  • Neverafter (2019)

Equipment

Guitars
  • Daemoness Cimmerian 6 String (Featuring Valkyrie hand painted finish)
  • Elixir Strings Artist - NANOWEB Coating[14]

Amplification

References
  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. "Andy Gillion (MORS PRINCIPIUM EST) Teams Up With JEFF LOOMIS and 66SAMUS To Release Jaw Dropping Solo Track "Skyless"". Metal Injection. Metal Injection. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  3. Neilstein, Vince. "Mors Principium Est's Andy Gillion + Jeff Loomis + 66Samus Team Up on New Track "Skyless"". Metal Sucks. Metal Sucks. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  4. "Quick Tips for Adding Feeling into Your Playing". Guitar World. Guitar World. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  5. "Fractal Audio Artists". Fractal Audio. Fractal Audio.
  6. "Mors Principium Est - AFM Records". AFM Records.
  7. "Guitar Idol Final". Guitar Idol. 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. "Andy Gillion – Neverafter (Album Review)". Mega Depth. Mega Depth.
  10. "Andy Gillion to release new solo album featuring Jeff Loomis". The Rockput. The Rockpit.
  11. Alper. "Andy Gillion – Neverafter (Album Review)". Mega Depth. Mega Depth.
  12. 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.
  13. Neilstein, Vince (10 October 2019). "Mors Principium Est's Andy Gillion + Jeff Loomis + 66Samus Team Up on New Track "Skyless"". MetalSucks. MetalSucks.
  14. "Learn how to control your vibrato with this in-depth guitar lesson". Music Radar. Music Radar.
  15. "Fractal Audio Artists". Fractal Audio. Fractal Audio.
  16. "Neural DSP". Neural DSP. Neural DSP.


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