Guitarist/Drummer looking for work

Cleveland GA

Description

I am 30yr old male, single, no kids I have played guitar since I was 9 years old, and started drums shortly thereafter. I always loved Tool/Meshuggah/Mastodon/Metallica/Isis/Deftones/animals as leaders/etc. - alternative/prog/metal/rock anything. I have a music degree from GSU with a concentration in music technology, minoring in jazz guitar. For a while I played in a show band playing southern rock, eagles, oldies, etc. Played solos for Free Bird, Jessica, many eagles songs for crowds of 200-1000+ people. I am not interested in playing just any style of music anymore but I am looking for a project that could pay me to play music that I find compelling. I can basically wipe the floor with any moderate-to-advanced guitar solo in the rock/metal genre. I think I have a good ability to capture the real essence of a lead part in my playing. I also love making chill jazz/electronic type stuff in my free time. If you have a touring band that pays and you have a track or two for me to learn, I would love to put my skills to the test with an audition. I have long blonde hair and great stage presence; professional attitude and equipment. I work a full time job remotely, so I am not desperate to find a paying gig this instant; ideally looking for an established project that needs a permanent lead guitarist and would give me a reason to change career paths. As far as drumming gigs - I am looking for a metal/prog/grunge/doom band that needs a drummer that can play passionately and in the pocket, exude some ANGER and be a solid backbone for your band. My chops are good but not my strength. I can play blast beats and have pretty good double bass skill. My focus in drumming is on power, passion, and groove. I can play to a click. If I like your music, I am not really concerned about getting paid a lot for drumming as it is my secondary instrument. I honestly think I am perfect for a prog rock/metal band and my skills are just going to waste currently. I have my own set and enough recording equipment to record a full band live. I realize this post might sound kind of picky or arrogant, but I just am not interested in playing in any old band anymore, I know what I am capable of and what I bring to the table, so I am putting out specifically what I am looking for on the off chance someone is looking for someone just like me. Thanks for reading!