Cavalera Conspiracy & Soulfly Guitarist Marc Rizzo Shreds at Wake Up Fest

New Jersey native Marc Rizzo became Max Cavalera's musical ally in October of 2003 when he joined Soulfly to record "Prophecy". Ever since then Max and Marc have developed a signature sound that is recognized by thousands of fans worldwide. Marc is also the co-founder of Cavalera Conspiracy, the band that reunited Brazilian Heavy Music brothers Max and Iggor Cavalera. What really made the difference between Rizzo and former Soulfly guitarists is that he not only has phenomenal guitar skills, but he works very hard on making sure that his guitar sound blends in perfectly with Max's ever-changing vision.

During the version of "Wake Up Fest" at Dingbatz in New Jersey, Marc Rizzo and his solo band performed in front of a crowd that showed up to support and celebrate the 41st birthday of Chi Cheng, former deftones bassists who has been in a coma ever since he suffered from a terrible car accident in November of 2008. Through this act of humbleness Rizzo demonstrated why he is one of the best guitarists in Heavy Music today. We had the chance to interview Rizzo about his musical career and about the influence that Chi Cheng has had in the entire Heavy Music scene. We were also able to capture Rizzo doing what he does best: shredding like there is no tomorrow. Check it out!





Here is Marc Rizzo's impressive discography:

- Committee of Thirteen:
\m/ Self Titled (2004) (Phlamencore Records)

- Ill Niño:
\m/ Ill Niño EP (2000) (C.I.A. Records)
\m/ Revolution Revolución (2001) (Roadrunner Records)
\m/ Confession (2003) (Roadrunner Records)
\m/ The Best of Ill Niño (2006) (Roadrunner Records)

- Soulfly
\m/ Prophecy (2004) (Roadrunner Records)
\m/ Dark Ages (2005) (Roadrunner Records)
\m/ Conquer (2008) (Roadrunner Records)
\m/ Omen (2010) (Roadrunner Records)

- Solo
\m/ Colossal Myopia (2006) (Shrapnel Records)
\m/ The Ultimate Devotion (2007) (Shrapnel Records)
\m/ Legionnaire (2010) (Phlamencore Records)

- Cavalera Conspiracy
\m/ Inflikted (2008) (Roadrunner Records)
\m/ Blunt Force Trauma (2011) (Roadrunner Records)

- Instructional DVDs with Rock House
\m/ Metal Guitar- Mondern, Speed & Shred, level 1 & 2

Related links:
Cavalera Conspiracy
Soulfly
Wake Up Fest
One Love For Chi
International Brain Research Foundation