Chrysander
Chrysander is a heavy metal / rock band based in England. Chrysander's music is entirely instrumental. The music focusses on heavy riffs, the tracks each usually contain at least six different riffs. The drumming is usually steady, and the style is often quite similar to that of Brad Wilk of RATM, but differs from track to track. There are no solos to speak of, but some tracks feature a lead guitar over certain riffs.
Influence
Chrysander's music has been influenced by Pantera, Slipknot, Rage Against the Machine, Black Sabbath, Isis, Biohazard and Metallica.
Music
Tracks are available to download from the official website Most note-worthy tracks to date are:
The Ninja
With the arrival of The New website, Chrysander has displayed himself dressed in a ninja costume in a variety of photos. Many of the photos feature Chrysander in the street surrounded by a bewildered public who don't know what's going on. Additionally, many video clips are starting to Appear featuring the ninja, primarily playing guitar, in particular, playing videogame and television show theme tunes.
Animal Rights
Chrysander is a dedicated vegan, and is passionate about animal rights. He says it is a logical decision in ethics to be compassionate not only to other humans, but to all animals.
Trivia
Is right-handed, but plays left-handed on a right-handed drumkit
Has severe Colour Vision Decifiency (commonly referred to as colourblindness)
Has a university degree in Illustration
Has illustrated a book
Has a 2nd website for his illustration portfolio