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Rick Renstrom

Background information

Born U.S.

Date of birth June 9, 1971

Genres Neo-classical metal, shred metal

Instruments Guitar

Years active 1999 - present

Labels Mascot Records

Associated acts Rob Rock

Website www.rickrenstrom.net

Rick Renstrom (born June 9, 1971 in Akron, Ohio) is an American shred metal guitarist.

Contents:

1 History

'''2 Discography (Solo/Various) '''

3 Awards

4 Trivia

5 External links

History

Contrary to popular belief, Rick Renstrom was not born with phocomelia. He was diagnosed with a congenital birth defect of his upper extremities. His mother did not take pregnancy hormone. He became interested in playing guitar at the age of fifteen after being inspired by a Yngwie Malmsteen performance that he saw on television. Some of his biggest guitar influences include Yngwie Malmsteen, Ritchie Blackmore, Uli Jon Roth, Al Di Meola, Andy LaRocque, Ronni Le Tekrø. He also draws influence from classical composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He has worked with several bands and artists throughout his career, most notably Rob Rock and Richard Christy. He has also appeared on various other compilations. In 2003 he released his debut solo album, Until the Bitter End. In 2010, Rick again joined Wade Black to form Black Reign. 2011 also brings forth Holmes And Slice a Neo-Classical instrumental group in which Rick is the guitarist, songwriter and Co-Producer.

Discography:

Solo Rick Renstrom-Until the Bitter End (2003 Omega/Mascot Records)

Various

Rob Rock - Holy Hell (2005 AFM)

Mistheria - Messenger of the Gods (2005 Lion Music)

Leash Law - Dogface (2004 Black Lotus Records)

Rob Rock - Eyes of Eternity (2003 Massacre Records/JVC-Victor)

Powergod - Bleed for the Gods (2001 Massacre Records)

Warmth in the Wilderness - A Tribute to Jason Becker (2000 Lion Music)

A Guitar Odyssey - A Tribute to Yngwie Malmsteen (1999 GNW/JVC)

Awards

1996 - "Best Lead Guitarist" at the CFMA Awards

1998 - Won the M.A.R.S. Guitar challenge

2001 - "Best Metal Guitarist" at the Orlando Metal Awards

Trivia

Renstrom is an avid Formula One Racing and racing simulator fan.

External links

Official homepage: www.rickrenstrom.net

Rob Rock Official Website: www.rickrenstrom.com

Rob Rock @ ShoutLife Note: www.shoutlife.com/rickrenstrom