Markus Johansson

Markus Johansson
Born December 22, 1984
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres Heavy metal, thrash metal, hard rock, speed metal, power metal, progressive metal,
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Guitar, vocals, bass
Years active 2006–present
Associated acts Sylencer, 4ARM
Website sylencermusic.com

Markus Johansson (born December 22, 1984) is an American heavy metal guitarist and vocalist from Chicago, Illinois. He is currently the lead guitarist for the Australian thrash metal band, 4ARM,[1] and the lead vocalist and guitarist for Sylencer.[2]

Biography

Early years

Johansson is a self-taught lead guitarist from Chicago, Illinois, who began playing guitar when he was 13 years old. At the age of 17, Markus auditioned for Limp Bizkit, to which Fred Durst humorously told him to "go play for Megadeth, instead."[3] In 2009, Markus auditioned with Dying Fetus, but continued on as the lead vocalist and lead guitarist of the band Sylencer.[4]

A Lethal Dose of Truth

For A Lethal Dose of Truth, Sylencer's album, Johansson produced and called on some of hard rock and metal's most gifted musicians to lend their chops to the recordings. The featured guest list on A Lethal Dose of Truth includes Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Rob Caggiano (Anthrax, Volbeat), Brendon Small (Dethklok), Andy LaRocque (King Diamond), and Gene Hoglan (Testament), with nearly a dozen other current and former members of Iced Earth, Jag Panzer, Cynic, Helloween, Halford, Chimaira, Death, contributing as well.[3]

Equipment

Johansson is endorsed by Jackson Guitars, Gibson Guitars, Kramer Guitars, and Pigtronix Pedals.[5]

Bands

Discography

Sylencer

References

  1. ↑ "Submission for Liberty". 4ARM. Retrieved 2013-10-04.
  2. ↑ "Sylencer". Sylencermusic.com. Retrieved 2013-10-04.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Sylencer: the Unknown Chicago Musician Who Got An All-Star Lineup of Musicians to Play on His Debut Album". Noisecreep.com. July 17, 2012. Retrieved 2013-10-04.
  4. ↑ "5 Favorite Guest Guitar Solos by Sylencer's Markus Johansson". Noisecreep.com. September 5, 2012. Retrieved 2013-10-04.
  5. ↑ "Sylencer – News". Sylencermusic.com. September 29, 2011. Retrieved 2013-10-04.

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