Marc Rizzo
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Marc Rizzo is the lead guitarist of American metal band Soulfly
and formerly of Ill Niño
. He has featured on four Soulfly albums to date: Prophecy, Dark Ages
, Conquer
, and Omen
. He has also released three solo instrumental albums; Colossal Myopia, The Ultimate Devotion, and Legionnaire. Marc is also a member of Cavalera Conspiracy
, a side project with the co-founders of Sepultura
, Max and Igor Cavalera
. The band released their debut album Inflikted
in 2008 and "Blunt Force Trauma" in 2011.
While primarily regarded as a metal guitarist, Rizzo's solo work demonstrates an interest in a wide range of styles, combining elements of hard rock, metal, jazz, classical and flamenco guitar. 2007 saw him headline his first US tour to sell out venues across the country. In 2008 Rizzo's two solo records were released under Shrapnel Records and are available on iTunes (itunes.com).
As a former standout athlete in his youth, Marc tirelessly trains with weights/shadow boxing/sprints while on tour. He is known to eat a jar of peanut butter coupled with hard boiled eggs for extreme protein.
Marc Rizzo was endorsed by Peavey
and Yamaha
, and traveled the world undertaking clinics for Peavey when his tour schedule allowed. Rizzo, as of 2009, is endorsed by B.C. Rich
. A signature 7 string Stealth model has been built for him and made available for to the public as an import model in 2010.
In 2004 Marc created the indie Phlamencore Records with younger brother Luke. Since has released two sampler CD's (international distro) and 3 full lengths.
Marc is a huge soccer fan and supports Inter Milan football club, alongside the Italian national football team
.
Rizzo is an amateur boxer whom fought in New Jersey (USA) Golden Gloves.
During live shows, Marc is known for his frequent jump-kicks, and was also known for regularly wearing a backpack while playing live shows, although more recently he has stopped this practice. He is also known for occasionally wearing soccer shirts on stage, such as AC Milan and FC Internazionale. This can be seen at the Download Festival 2004
.
Rizzo grew up in Carlstadt, New Jersey
, where he attended Henry P. Becton Regional High School
.
Soulfly
Soulfly is a heavy metal band formed in 1997 based in Phoenix, Arizona. The original lyrical content revolved around spirituality and religious themes, with later albums encompassing other themes including war, violence, aggression, hatred and anger. Soulfly is led by former Sepultura frontman Max...
and formerly of Ill Niño
Ill Niño
Ill Niño is an American six-piece metal band from New Jersey founded in 1998. The band has sold over 3.3 million units worldwide; they have 5 studio albums and 10 music videos.-History:...
. He has featured on four Soulfly albums to date: Prophecy, Dark Ages
Dark Ages (album)
-Credits:*Max Cavalera - Lead vocals, Guitar, Sitar, Producer, Berimbau*Marc Rizzo - Guitar, Vocals, Flamenco guitar*Bobby Burns - Bass*Joe Nunez - Drums, Percussion*Billy Milano - Vocals on "Motolov"*David Ellefson - Bass on "Riotstarter"...
, Conquer
Conquer (album)
-Bonus DVD listing:Live in Warsaw, Poland#"Prophecy"#"Downstroy"#"Seek 'n' Strike"#"No Hope = No Fear"#"Jumpdafuckup / Bring It"#"Living Sacrifice"#"Mars"#"Brasil"#"No"#"L.O.T.M."#"Porrada"#"Drums"#"Moses"#"Frontlines"#"Back to the Primitive"...
, and Omen
Omen (album)
-Personnel:*Max Cavalera - vocals, 4-strings guitar, sitar*Marc Rizzo - guitar, flamenco guitar*Bobby Burns - bass*Joe Nunez - drums, percussion*Branden Krull - keyboards*Greg Puciato - vocals on "Rise of the Fallen"...
. He has also released three solo instrumental albums; Colossal Myopia, The Ultimate Devotion, and Legionnaire. Marc is also a member of Cavalera Conspiracy
Cavalera Conspiracy
Cavalera Conspiracy is a Brazilian heavy metal band founded by brothers Max and Igor Cavalera , along with American guitarist and bassist Marc Rizzo and Johny Chow. The band originally formed in 2007 as Inflikted but changed its name for legal reasons...
, a side project with the co-founders of Sepultura
Sepultura
Sepultura is a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte, formed in 1984. The band was a major force in the death metal, thrash metal and ultimately groove metal realms during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with their later experiments melding nu metal, hardcore punk and industrial.Sepultura...
, Max and Igor Cavalera
Igor Cavalera
Igor Graziano Cavalera is a Brazilian musician. He is best known as the former drummer for Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura.-Biography:...
. The band released their debut album Inflikted
Inflikted
Inflikted is the debut album from Cavalera Conspiracy, the Cavalera brothers' first record together in 12 years - since the release of Roots by Sepultura in 1996.-Album information:...
in 2008 and "Blunt Force Trauma" in 2011.
While primarily regarded as a metal guitarist, Rizzo's solo work demonstrates an interest in a wide range of styles, combining elements of hard rock, metal, jazz, classical and flamenco guitar. 2007 saw him headline his first US tour to sell out venues across the country. In 2008 Rizzo's two solo records were released under Shrapnel Records and are available on iTunes (itunes.com).
As a former standout athlete in his youth, Marc tirelessly trains with weights/shadow boxing/sprints while on tour. He is known to eat a jar of peanut butter coupled with hard boiled eggs for extreme protein.
Marc Rizzo was endorsed by Peavey
Peavey Electronics
Peavey Electronics Corporation is one of the largest audio equipment manufacturers in the world, headquartered in Meridian, Mississippi in the United States.- History :...
and Yamaha
Yamaha
Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company...
, and traveled the world undertaking clinics for Peavey when his tour schedule allowed. Rizzo, as of 2009, is endorsed by B.C. Rich
B.C. Rich
B.C. Rich is a manufacturer of guitars and bass guitars founded by the late Bernardo Chavez Rico in 1969. Currently, most B.C. Rich guitars are manufactured in Asia, but luthiers of the company's custom shop continue to hand-make instruments. The Hanser Music Group, based in Kentucky, operates B.C....
. A signature 7 string Stealth model has been built for him and made available for to the public as an import model in 2010.
In 2004 Marc created the indie Phlamencore Records with younger brother Luke. Since has released two sampler CD's (international distro) and 3 full lengths.
Marc is a huge soccer fan and supports Inter Milan football club, alongside the Italian national football team
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
.
Rizzo is an amateur boxer whom fought in New Jersey (USA) Golden Gloves.
During live shows, Marc is known for his frequent jump-kicks, and was also known for regularly wearing a backpack while playing live shows, although more recently he has stopped this practice. He is also known for occasionally wearing soccer shirts on stage, such as AC Milan and FC Internazionale. This can be seen at the Download Festival 2004
Download Festival
The Download Festival is a three day rock music festival held annually at Donington Park, England . It usually takes place in June...
.
Rizzo grew up in Carlstadt, New Jersey
Carlstadt, New Jersey
Carlstadt is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 6,127.Carlstadt was originally formed as a village by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 12, 1860, within Lodi Township. It was named after Dr...
, where he attended Henry P. Becton Regional High School
Henry P. Becton Regional High School
Henry P. Becton Regional High School is an American four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from two relatively small communities in Bergen County, New Jersey, operating as part of the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional School District. Students...
.
Ill Niño
- Ill Niño EPIll Niño EP-Personnel:Cristian Machado: Vocals , Bass Dave Chavarri: DrumsMarc Rizzo: GuitarJardel Paisante: GuitarRoger Vasquez: PercussionLaz Pina: Bass Jorge Rosado: vocals DJ Pookie: Electronics...
(2000) (C.I.A. Records) - Revolution RevoluciónRevolution RevoluciónRevolution Revolución is the debut album by Ill Niño. It has sold over 375,000 copies in the United States. The majority of Ill Niño's live setlist is from this album, even today...
(2001) (Roadrunner Records) - ConfessionConfession (album)Confession is the second album released by Ill Niño. The album debuted at #37 in the Billboard Top 200 with first week sales of 27,863. It has been their most successful album to date, selling nearly 500,000 copies in the United States. The album features several elements and influences of...
(2003) (Roadrunner Records) - The Best of Ill NiñoThe Best of Ill Niño- Personnel :*Cristian Machado – Vocals*Jardel Martins Paisante – Guitar*Marc Rizzo – Guitar on tracks 1-7*Ahrue Luster – Guitar on tracks 8-13*Lazaro Pina – Bass*Dave Chavarri – Drums*Roger Vasquez – Percussion on tracks 1-5...
(2006) (Roadrunner Records)
Soulfly
- Prophecy (2004) (Roadrunner Records)
- Dark AgesDark Ages (album)-Credits:*Max Cavalera - Lead vocals, Guitar, Sitar, Producer, Berimbau*Marc Rizzo - Guitar, Vocals, Flamenco guitar*Bobby Burns - Bass*Joe Nunez - Drums, Percussion*Billy Milano - Vocals on "Motolov"*David Ellefson - Bass on "Riotstarter"...
(2005) (Roadrunner Records) - ConquerConquer (album)-Bonus DVD listing:Live in Warsaw, Poland#"Prophecy"#"Downstroy"#"Seek 'n' Strike"#"No Hope = No Fear"#"Jumpdafuckup / Bring It"#"Living Sacrifice"#"Mars"#"Brasil"#"No"#"L.O.T.M."#"Porrada"#"Drums"#"Moses"#"Frontlines"#"Back to the Primitive"...
(2008) (Roadrunner Records) - OmenOmen (album)-Personnel:*Max Cavalera - vocals, 4-strings guitar, sitar*Marc Rizzo - guitar, flamenco guitar*Bobby Burns - bass*Joe Nunez - drums, percussion*Branden Krull - keyboards*Greg Puciato - vocals on "Rise of the Fallen"...
(2010) (Roadrunner Records)
Solo
- Marc Rizzo (2004) (Phlamencore Records)
- Colossal Myopia (2006) (Shrapnel Records)
- The Ultimate Devotion (2007) (Shrapnel Records)
- Legionnaire (2010) (Phlamencore Records)
Cavalera Conspiracy
- InfliktedInfliktedInflikted is the debut album from Cavalera Conspiracy, the Cavalera brothers' first record together in 12 years - since the release of Roots by Sepultura in 1996.-Album information:...
(2008) (Roadrunner Records) - Blunt Force TraumaBlunt Force Trauma (album)Blunt Force Trauma is the second studio album by Brazilian groove metal band Cavalera Conspiracy. The album was released on March 29, 2011 through Roadrunner Records.-Album information:...
(2011) (Roadrunner Records)