Music Style Progressive rock / metal

Musical Influences Dream Theater, Fates Warning, Shadow Gallery, Queensryche, Ice Age, Rush, Iron Maiden, Labyrinth... how long would you like me to go on...?

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Artist History Matt Marcy and Kurt Rickerd advertised for a progressive rock drummer in fall 2000. They got more than they bargained for when Ron "Nitro" Nieto answered the call. With the addition of Ron and Mark "Hans D'scorpio" Hess, After Life was formed.

Group Members Matt Marcy - Guitars, Bass, Lead & Backing vocals; Kurt Rickerd - Lead Vocals; Mark Hess - Guitars; Ron Nieto - Drums, percussion.

Instruments Electric and acoustic guitars, bass, keyboard, vocals, flute, sound effects etc.

Albums The Dreamworld

Additional Info This album is a studio project - ideas Matt Marcy has had for many years. The album images were created using Bryce 4&5, Photo Impact, Infinity Textures, and hand painted images. A special thanks to Matt 'Lucas' Marcy for the image, "Realization", found in the album sleeve, and the "Adam & Eve" silouette on front cover. Check the 'Links' page for Matt's art page.

Location Portland, OR - USA

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