Artist description Melodic Instrumental Songs with more songwriting in mind. Not just another guitar shred album.

Music Style Instrumental Melodic Metal

Musical Influences Mozart, Macalpine,Lynch,Van Halen

Similar Artists Malmsteen, Dimeola,Macalpine

Artist History Alcazar has been together for over 10 years. Guitarist/founder Chris Steberl continues to release material with various members. The band has performed with such greats as Dream Theater, Greg Howe, Tony Macalpine, Dave Chastain etc

Group Members Chris Steberl - Guitars John Homan - Drums Abe McNutt - Bass

Instruments Guitar, Keyboards, Bass

Albums Visions & Spells/Gothic Belladonna/Glow in the Dark Age w/Robert Sweet of Stryper

Press Reviews Tombstone Fanzine-Issue 32-June 2000Project Alcazar is nothing more than the music of guitarist Chris Steberl. The album is an instrumental piece of music that displays the technical skills of Chris on the guitar. The songs can be described as melodic metal with influences from classical music and the adaptation of classical music scores like Vivaldi's and Mozart's music is really excellent. His influences concerning his guitar playing are coming from Malmsteen, Van Halen and Tony Macalpine and it is obvious that the man knows how to play the guitar. There are times when he plays like the devil himself and I just cant stop wondering what this man can do with a real band. The album features the drummer of Magnitude 9 as a guest musician, so there is really no problem with the grooves. He is talented and he is a professional. Chris is certainly one of the most talented guitar players I have heard and given the right circumstances he can easily become the next guitar god. I would love to see him play with a real band, but even as it is the album is highly recommended to anyone who likes the guitar.Guitar Nine Records-June/July 2000"Reasons for A Decade" features a bounty of neo classicisms from the guitar of Chris Steberl, who is joined on this release by powerhouse drummer John Homan. Steberl draws on the riffs of huge composers suck as Mussorgsky, Vivaldi and Mozart, adding variations, improvisations and, of course, modern day metallic power. Songs such as "TranceMission" feature high-speed fretwork, rapid double-bass licks(courtesy of Homan) and dazzling soloing, while "Silk n Honey" breaks from the metal/neoclassical framework to offer a standard rock arrangement rich in melodicism and impressive stringwork. The hard rock Satriani-esque "Neptune Island" is also a crowd pleaser, adding another layer of variety to this fine CD. Reasons for A Decade satisfies a guitar lover's lust for playing--Steberl is on top of his game here.DURP Progressive Rock/Metal Magazine Review Chris Steberl plays guitar since the age of 8 years. "Reasons for A Decade" is his new instrumental guitar album.It's quite easy to realize that Chris is influenced by by Tony Macalpine and Yngwie Malmsteen. His guitar playing is fresh, skillful and varied. "Nightmare on Bald Mountain" is an evil opener with some asian touch. TranceMission reminds me of Tony Macalpine on "Edge of Insanity"...a varied guitar-fireworks loaded with melodies and an astonishing guitar/keyboard race. "Neptune Island" is drifting soft and melancholic into your ears. "Vivaldi's Summer Concerto" is simply furious! Malmsteen would have played this concerto to death...Chris Steberl stays close to the original...and wins! "Sahara Skies" shows another great attribute of this guitar maniac: he is sensitive enough to use clean guitar sounds as well as powering sound...contributing to the variety of this instrumental album."Mozarts 25th Symphony"is a bit hectic for me, but overall:a very recommendable album...not only for fans of instrumental metal guitar music.We should keep the name CHRIS STEBERL in mind.7 out of 10 points.

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Location Dublin, Oh - USA

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