Metal shredmaster, Xander Demos was recently interviewed by top-rated music site, NataliezWorld.com. Xander spoke about the writing and recording of his upcoming album, Dancing Through Daggers, his influences, and his summer and fall tour plans. Here’s an excerpt from that conversation:
NW: Out of all of the guitars you may have owned or would like to own which would those be and why?
Xander: Gotta be my McNaught XD727 signature guitar model! Talk about a career highlight and milestone! I helped design it, so it’s exactly what I want in a guitar. I never leave home without it.
NW: Who are some of the guitarists, artists, bands, musicians you take influence or inspiration from and why?
Xander: I listen to a wide, eclectic range of music, everything from 80s rock and pop to classical, to straight out thrash metal. I love the classic stuff with melody, like Boston, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, etc. Those guys could write amazing songs, put in killer riffs and impressive solos. Real Musicians, you know? But, I can get inspired by Lady Gaga and Abba, too. Haha.
Read the entire interview at http://www.nataliezworld.com/2014/04/xander-demos-shreds-his-time-to-top.html.