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Background
Roy joined Alchemist in 1992 while at College in Canberra. Previously guitarist for Mortuary and Synapse and big fan of Alchemist, Roy jumped at the opportunity to join the band. Very much a metal based player Roy's guitar style quickly developed into the psychedelic complimentary style present on the bands records, constantly experimenting with effects, clean tones and unusual melodic scales. Also an accomplished fine artist, Roy has been producing Album artwork and advertising for Alchemist since the Lunasphere record adding an extra creative drive to the band.

Influences
Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Metallica, Midnight Oil, Pink Floyd, Armored Angel, Slayer, Rage against the Machine, Dead can Dance, Van Halen, Danzig, Slayer, Sepultura, Type O Negative, Soundgarden, etc etc.

Interests
Mountain bike riding
Music
Art
Computers

Travel

Equipment
Ibanez 6 string S Series - EMG pick-up
Charvel 6 string STX Custom - Reflex pick-ups
Marshall JMP1 - Midi Pre amp
Marshall 9200 - Dual mono block power amp
Zoom 9050 effects
Zoom 9080 effects
Marshall 1972 Cab
Beringer V amp 2

Resources & links
Guitars: Ibanez
Amps: Marshall Mesa Boogie Behringer
Recording: Digidesign

Art related:
Adobe Macromedia Flashkit



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