What is Andrew Soto?
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Andrew Soto was born in San Pedro, California, July 2, 1988. He did not discover his passion for music during his early formative years and wasn't sure where life would take him. By chance, he discovered the electric guitar. When Andrew turned sixteen, he thought about becoming a drummer and set out to buy a drum set. Lacking the funds to buy the set, he settled on an electric guitar.
At first, Andrew did not take guitar playing seriously. That didn't stop him from practicing and learning what he could from musical influences, like the Ramones, The Clash, The Casualties, and Anti Flag to name a few. His musical tastes expanded after a year and he began to follow Led Zepplin, Jimi Hendrix, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath.
After a couple of years of practice, Andrew found his calling through the guitar and it was because he lacked those funds to buy a set of drums. With Andrew, one door closes and another opens. He is not afraid to venture into unknown doors and his music reflects his fearlessness.
Andrew's mind was opened again when he discovered Dragonforce, and as a result, became a follower of Galneryus, Children of Bodom, and Avenged Sevenfold. The two years he'd spent both listening and learning different guitar styles paid off. Andrew and a long time friend started a band and called it DarkSide Rising. The band lasted three years and they achieved success gigging and used time in the recording studio producing their music until all his members left the band.
NOW in 2009 Andrew Soto is using it to take a leap as a solo artist. His skill is wide-ranging and he can tap into blues, rock and speed metal seamlessly. Andrew's fingers move lightening fast and his music tells a story that is packed with passion, rage, edginess and is deeply introspective. Andrew weaves tight licks to create the atmosphere of a thrill ride. At times, he is reminiscent of an early John McLaughlin, lead guitarist of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, and some of his melodies have a jazz-fusion like quality.
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