User:Undeadcannibal/Andrew rahman

Andrew Rahman (Born July 28, 1985) is an American, composer, guitar and piano player. he is best known for his work with US Stoner/ Sludge Metal band churches burn. He has recently been working on his own solo material, with the release of the full length "Re-Living Her Visual Mischief" in 2010.

Biography
Born in the town of Toledo, Ohio, Andrew began playing guitar in his early teens and began writing songs shortly after. While in Toledo, he took part in many local bands before moving to  Columbus, Ohio. Since moving to Columbus he has joined the band "Black To Comm", in late 2007. After legal issues the name was changed to Churches burn. In late 2008 he had to left the band to pursue other musical endeavors, then returned in April 2009. He has recorded two albums with the band, entitled "Adversary", and "O.H.F.U." and also performs on the live album. Andrew studied music theory under Dr. Yuri Bortz, and studied Improvisation and  Post-Tonal Music with  Rocco Di Pietro at the  Columbus State Community College. Andrew has also released his own solo work, with a full-length entitled "Re-Living Her Visual Mischief" , as well as a concept piece in three movements highlighting the use of circuit bending with keyboards entitled "Post-Traumatic Stress" with artist John Malta doing the artwork.