Luca Princiotta

Luca Princiotta (born 12 July 1982 in Como) is an Italian guitarist. He began his career playing in the thrash metal band Deathector between 1996 and 1998, before joining the Iron Maiden tribute band Clairvoyants.[1] His most prominent role to date has been in BLAZE (the band of former Maiden frontman Blaze Bayley) as a replacement for their departed founding guitarist Steve Wray.[2] Originally used only as a tour musician, he was eventually hired on a permanent basis contributed to the songwriting for the band's upcoming album before departing in January 2007.

Luca Princiotta
Luca Princiotta playing live with Doro in Brazil, 2011
Background information
Born (1982-07-12) 12 July 1982
Como, Italy
OriginItaly
GenresHeavy metal, symphonic power metal, thrash metal
Occupation(s)Musician, guitarist, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, keyboards,
Years active1996-present
LabelsAFM Records, Valery Records
Associated actsDeathector, Clairvoyants, BLAZE, Doro, Sons of Seasons
Websitehttp://www.lucaprinciotta.com/

In June 2006 he was hired by the German heavy metal singer Doro to substitute the band's guitarist (and his then-BLAZE bandmate) Oliver Palotai in some European gigs. 2008 he became a stable remember of DORO.

References
  1. "Clairvoyants Biography". Clayrvoyants official website. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
  2. "BLAZE Singer Parts Ways With Rest Of The Band, New Lineup Announced". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. 20 September 2004. Retrieved 2012-08-31.


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