Predator is a North American heavy metal band that was formed in late 2007 by founding members Damien Lee Thorr and Chris Reiser. They have had a few line up changes before establishing their current line up of Nestor Aguirre, Damien Lee Thorr, Victor Meneses, Scott Opiela and Eddie Gresely. Their self titled debut album was fresh out of the factory when it got signed to the Arctic Music Group label, founded by Scott Hecker, in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Damien Lee Thorr later founded their own label, God Of Thunder Records and have since released a second album, Born In Blood.
Predator is best known for unleashing fast and loud heavy metal with above average musical skills and very strong lyrics which focus on social commentary. They have been compared to many of heavy metal greats such as Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Queensryche.
PREDATOR is the hottest true "Power Metal" group that breathes new life into the commonly heartless boundaries of heavy metal. Their debut cd-dvd set is lightning packed within a collection of high energy thrashers that grab the listener from the first awesome slash across the strings. Their reality-based lyrics are deeply thought provoking works of poetry which will leave the listener feeling and thinking more about life on multiple levels. Their controversial song and video, "Closet Anti-Christ", an amazing metal anthem that addresses the topic of domestic battery, has been praised world-wide and helped them raise money for Women In Distress.
Their hot new album, Born In Blood, is an awesome collection of metal gems showcasing their extraordinary talents and versatility, certain to satiate metal heads worldwide! Recorded in only 24 hours, Born In Blood captures Predator in even finer moments than their debut. Without a trace of doubt, this is the only band that can rival Metallica for the throne of metal greatness and win it! This new album is relentless with power, might, and amazing musical creativity that echoes in one's head long after the first listen. The future of metal is PREDATOR and Born In Blood is a masterpiece.
Together, these five rockers comprise PREDATOR. Stalking as one, this pack has become a force in Heavy Metal that simply cannot be denied. Their amazing talent, song writing abilities and overall cool positive vibe will leave the listener feeling enthusiastic and thinking more about their own place in this world. You will never hear songs about evil, drugs, fantasy, self-loathing or depression from these boys. These amazing and powerful songs are positive mirrors of strength in the world and feelings of self reliance and self worth abound! This is... REALITY METAL... This is... PREDATOR!
Nestor Aguirre, a native of Managua, Nicaragua, possesses one of the most unique and outstanding voices in Heavy Metal today. His passion races through their songs like no one else in the world. He performs with a great level of positive energy which brings the listener to an astounding realm of musical enjoyment. His amazing and powerful voice has been described by many as “one of the most exceptional rock voices since Ronnie James Dio & Bruce Dickinson”. Nestor is also an avid reader and a very talented illustrator with an impressive collection of original works.
Damien Lee Thorr is a truly unique guitarist extraordinaire, who has been an acclaimed, gifted expert at the craft for many years. He has divided his time between being a mentor to many young musicians, including Paolo Gregoletto, bassist from TRIVIUM, as well as being a center stage performer himself. He has won numerous prestigious awards naming him best guitarist and is also quite proficient on other instruments including the Lute. Damien has also made time to record solo albums and play guitar for many theatrical productions including Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar. His creativity knows no bounds: Apart from being a political activist, he is also a great artist, composer, author (horror erotica novel "The Vampire Journals", under the pen name Nigel Zachary Coutrwright) and is also a highly skilled luthier who builds some of the group‘s fine hand-crafted guitars.
Victor Meneses is an outstanding and most talented, guitarist. He was discovered during one of the many auditions Predator held to fill the second guitar position. Victor plays with intense power and fury and it was exactly what made him stand out among all the others auditioning. His unparalleled fresh style and smooth skills on the guitar compliment that of Damien's, thereby, providing an awesome team of guitar pyro-technics that sets trends... rather than, follow them!
Scott Opiela is Predator's Bass player extraordinaire. His unique aggressive musical style and instinct for heavy metal provides the deep and hard driving sound for this powerful metal unit. He is gifted with phenomenal skills, which have been sharply honed, making him a slick well trained expert on the Bass. He also has a great voice and provides amazing vocal harmonies to compliment Nestor‘s voice. He has been seen on television during crime dramatizations for the popular TV shows, America’s Most Wanted, Bones, a few TV commercials. He recently played a small role in the film version of Rock Of Ages, starring Tom Cruise.
Ed Gresely is a tremendous heart pounding animal of a drummer! Blasting and kicking with amazing power, his intense energy and volume is louder than thunder. He was immediately noticed for his bone rattling, deafening volume and his ability to compliment any song with his amazing speed and technique. He makes jaws drop when Predator performs live, unleashing their naked thunder into the crowds. He also possesses a great voice and provides vocal harmonies along with Nestor and Scott.
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