The Hideous Sun Demons features:
Toshi Hiketa- guitar
James LoMenzo- bass
Ray Luzier- drums
*All members have toured the world with David Lee Roth and are featured on his latest CD "Diamond Dave" which is in stores now!
The group was originally formed by drummer Ray Luzier, an eight year member of the DLR Band and now with ARMY OF ANYONE (with Robert and Dean DeLeo from STP and Richard Patrick of Filter), at the end of 2001. He got together with an amazing guitarist named Toshi Hiketa, who had just moved from Japan, to "explore various types of music that both interested and inspired them." They had both been a fan of bassist James LoMenzo for quite some time. Ray had just brought James into the Roth Camp and told him about the band that he and Toshi had started. They asked him if he'd be interested in joining and he emphatically said "yes."
The three got together for formal writing sessions in Los Angeles and found instant chemistry, spontaniously composing material with ease.
This CD has very melodic guitar lines at times and blistering solos in others. The drums are dynamic, yet powerful and fierce. The bass is crafty and unique, featuring some beautiful solo spots.
It's not your typical instrumental record! There are many styles and moods on it. Some songs are very structured and some are jam orientated. Even if you've never bought an instrumental CD before, check this one out... you'll find yourself listening to it more than you think!
James is now the bassist in Megadeth and has recorded and performed with artists such as:
Zakk Wylde (Ozzy, BLS), White Lion, Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne, Slash (Guns and Roses), Pride & Glory, Ace Frehley (Kiss), David Lee Roth and many others.
Toshi has recorded and performed with: David Lee Roth, Tyed Dyed Junkies, Hiketa Trio and has been an instuctor at GIT (Musicians Institute) and Osaka School of Music in Japan for 5 years.
Ray has recorded and performed with such artists as: David Lee Roth (8 year band member), ARMY OF ANYONE, Dean and Robert DeLeo (STP), Richard Patrick (Filter), The Nixons, Jake E. Lee (Ozzy), John Lowery (Marilyn Manson), Billy Sheehan (DLR, Mr. Big, Niacin), Tony Fredianelli (Third Eye Blind), Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio, Coma), Ritchie Kotzen (Mr. Big, Poison), Stephen Pearcy (Arcade, Ratt), Tracy G (WW III, Dio), Goaded, Michael Lee Firkins, Slash, Freak Power Ticket, LA's rock comedy act "Metal Shop" and has taught at PIT (Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA) for 9 years.
For more info, go to:
RayLuzier.com
ToshiHiketa.com
MagnaCarta.net
armyofanyone.com
** Check out Ray's other bands Freak Power Ticket and GOADED, you can buy them here at CD Baby! Ray also played drums on Tracy G's "Erector Pili" available here as well.
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