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Garrett Rizzi is a musician that was born on June 13 1988 in Huntington Beach California. He currently resides in Corona, California.

The Chronicles of Narnia Garrett Rizzi-Vocals/Guitar Ryan Mowdy-Guitar Mark Hulgeen-Bass Mitchel Seibert-Drums

The Cronicles of Narnia was started by founding members Garrett Rizzi and Mark Hulgeen. After having a class together in high school and finding out that eachother was interested in music Garrett invited everyone over in hopes at creating a Hardcore band. Two practices and six songs later the band was to play their first show with another local Hardcore band. All of the members quit the day before the show except for Garrett and in hopes of playing the scheduled show he asked friend Laura Van Heule if she would step in as a vocalist for one show so that he could consentrate on guitar. The Cronicles of Nania played one show as a two person band and then morphed into Narnia Awaits...

Narnia Awaits/ The Fall Of The Beast Laura Van Heule-Vocals (2002-2003) Garrett Rizzi-Guitar/Vocals (2002-2005) Kyle Hendricson-Bass /Vocals (2002-2005) Mark Hulgeen-Drums (2002-2003) Scott Van Newkirk-Drums (2003-2005) David Whitaker-Keys/Vocals (2004-2005) Andrew Labine-Vocals (2003-2004) Nathan Abbe-Guitar/Vocals (2004-2005)

After returning from their two person show, Mark Hulgeen reunited with Narnia Awaits, but this time as the drummer. Garrett and Laura hired on Kyle, Garrett's next door neighbor to play bass and the writing began, however this time the music made was similar to that of grindcore/noise bands such as Mara' 'akate and Norma Jean. After playing multiple shows Garrett felt it was time to find a better drummer because at the time mark was still strugleing. Mark was let go and through a friend Scott was introduced and hired on after one practice. Many more shows were played under the name Narnia Awaits. David was asked to play keys, and gladly leant his tallents. Then after months of falling outs Garrett asked Laura to leave. One show was played with Garrett doing vocals and guitar with Kyle doing all of Garrett's backing vocals. Andrew Played a few shows with Narnia Awaits as a fill in vocalist in which time the band morphed into a more black metal sound similar to that of The Death Campaign and Necrophobic. David took over lead vocal activities and Andrew knew he was ready to leave so he did so. only 4 shows were played with David on vocals and Keys, because shortly after David left for collage in Georgia. Garrett once again hired Scotts friend nathan as a guitar player making the line up Garrett, Kyle, Nathan, and Scott. The name was changed to The Fall Of The Beast and the music reflected that of more old school death metal like Cannibal Corpse and Indwelling. After a few more shows Garrett finally decited to call it quits. He moved up north to Frezno and wasn't heard of until 2007.

Hypoxia Roy-Vocals Jonny-Guitar/Vocals Oscar-Guitar Garrett-Bass Vocals Matt-Drums

After returning from his hiatus Garrett met back up with some old friends from high school and put together a thrash metal band. Jonny and Oscar on guitar, and Garrett on drums. Though Garrett would later play bass he started out playing drums because he couldnt find anyone who could play as fast as he could. After writing their first song garrett showed some people who introduced them to Matt. Matt took up the drum throne and Garrett moved to bass and lead vocals. Three songs later they hired Roy who was able to scream the highest pitched screams emaginable. The music moved from thrash to death metal in vein of The Black Dahlia Murder and Extol. Now a five peace Hypoxia played numerous shows and recorded two CD's. Though they only were together a year, they gained much respect because of their technicality and brutality, with tempos from 60bpm to 200bpm. After many shows Garrett finally quit because of quarrels and lack of time. The band dissolved after his departure.

Def Surf Jon-Guitar/Vocals Andrew-Bass/Vocals Garrett-Drums/Vocals

Jon moved from Kansas State University back to California to be with his family and save some money. Being a seasoned folk musician he started playing at coffee shops around southern California with hopes of being welcomed by fellow artists alike. Garrett being an acquaintance of Jon decided to attend one of his performances at a local coffee shop, and upon hearing him asked Jon if he would be interested in letting him collaborate on the Djimbe. Little did they know that the foundations of Def Surf were being laid. Jon and Garrett became fast friends, playing music together and making frequent trips to the beach. After playing a few shows with Garrett on the Djimbe, They decided it was time to progress their sound from folk to a more electric indi rock. Andrew, A long time friend of was asked to play bass, to which he gladly said yes. John put down his acoustic and picked up an electric while Garrett manned the drums. Now armed with the ability to branch out from the folk brand they began rewriting many of Jon’s old songs by putting a more edgy feel to them.

Other Projects: The Tomato Project/The Aebola Strain/Falcor's Baby/Subliminal Mesages 

The Tomato Project - Garrett and Kyle made a ska/punk band with Garrett on guitar and vocals and Josh (his brother in law) on bass and Kyle on drums. They recorded The Demo Tapes while The Cronicles Of Narnia became Narnia Awaits.

The Aebola Strain - Garrett's technogrind band featuring Andrew's brother Caleb with guest vocals. (The CD literally made Jonny from Hypoxia throw up. thats how they met.)

Falcor's Baby-Another technogring project with some of the guys from Spades and Blades doing guest aperinces.

Subliminal Massages - Garrett's Hip-Hop Crew. only 5 songs were recorded.