Bands that Darrin has shared the stage with include; Leatherwolf, Kings X, Kil-Jaden, Orange Sky, Kaotic Contortion, to name a few. Local favorites that Darrin has played with include; Tim McLaughlin, Danny Nobles, Ray Opheikens, Ryan Simon, Brian Harris, Dan Robins, to name a few.
DARRIN'S LIST OF GEAR;
1995 Jackson Soloist-
1996 Jackson Randy Rhoads V-
1989 Fender Stratocaster-
1995 Epiphone Les Paul 57' reissue-
1990 Ibanez Saber-
2000 Ibanez Saber-
2007 Ibanez RG-120-
1991 Washburn BT-2 Maverick-
1994 Takamine EG 3320 Accoustic/Electric-
1985 Yamaha G 235 II Classical-
80's P-Bass-
BOSS GT-8-
ADA B200S Power Amp-
Fender M-80 Pre-amp-
Digitech DSP-128+-
Audio Technica wireless-
American DJ Switching station-
SKB 10 space rack case-
Raven 4X12 cabinet-
Crate GX65 combo amp-
Monster Cables-
GHS Custom Lights strings-
Dunlop Jazz Tortex 1.14 mm picks-
DARRIN PROUDLY USES:
PAST PROJECTS:
THERE ARE NO KNOWN PICTURES OF "RENIGADE" OR "MUDVISION"
CURRENT PROJECTS:
THERE ARE NO KNOWN PICTURES OF "EVELYN ROAD"
Influences
"First it was KISS, thats what made me start playing in the first place. My guitar influences are Randy Rhoads, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Ace Frehley, Alex
Lifeson, Ty Tabor, Chet Atkins, John McLaughlin, and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
The bands I like alot are KISS(1973-1982), W.A.S.P., Iron Maiden, System Of A Down, Korn, Judas Priest, Racer X, Tool, Dream Theature, Gene Loves Jezabel, Kings X, Queensryche, Rush, and local band Broke City. I like a lot of old 80's punk and metal."
Darrin was born December 17th 1970 in Ogden Utah. Darrin’s parents were always listening to classical music in there home. When Darrin was 4 years old he wanted to learn to play the violin, but his parents didn’t think he would stick with it. At age 5 he saw a television commercial for a “KISS” concert and was fascinated by them. Later that year he received the album “Rock and Roll Over” from his brother and began his life long passion for “KISS”. A couple of years later after hearing Ace Frehley’s guitar solo on “Alive II” he decided he wanted to play guitar.
Summer of 1981 Darrin spends the night at his cousins house and learns to play a song on his cousins guitar. The following weekend his dad buys him guitar at swap meet and spends hours a day playing the one and only song he knew.
September 1982 Darrin enrolls in guitar class in school and excels with “A” average grades.
January 1983 gets electric guitar and amp and begins private lessons.
Spring of 1987 starts band with cousin, Ray Opheikens, called “The Relm” and plays first gig in July that same year. “The Relm” continues to play shows until there last show on New Years Eve 1989.
Fall of 1987 Darrin gets job as guitar teacher at “Al and Eddes Music” in Roy Utah. Continues to teach there through 1988 and then moves teaching to his parent’s home.
1988 enrolls in A.P. Music theory at Roy High School. Upon graduating, receives scholarship to the “Institute Of The Arts” in Phoenix AZ, but due to financial reasons was not able to attend.
Spring of 1990 forms band called “Failsafe” with Danny Nobles and Ryan Simon. Band gains reputation as “super group” due to the material they performed. Begins teaching from “Major Chord” music in Layton Utah. Starts teaching at “NU Sound Music” in Roy Utah. Continues with “Failsafe” until July of 1991.
In fall of 1991 forms band called “Doctor Ha! Ha!” with Tim McLaughlin and releases first Album on “Katz-n-Jamr” records in 1992. Band breaks up shortly after. Plays in cover band called “Renigade” throughout 1990-1992.
Fall of 1993 quits “NU Sound Music” and moves business back home.
Summer of 1994 independently releases first solo CD. Continues to stay away from bands for years. Stops teaching guitar lessons and drops off the radar for several years.
Early 2005 forms band called “Mudvision” and independently releases CD later that year. Band breaks up in 2006 and Darrin starts working on solo project.
Fall 2007 starts teaching business called “GOT CHOPS? Guitar Services” in South Ogden Utah. January 2008 Darrin is contacted by Dustin Mitchell of “Nightmare Records” band “Katagory V” and starts negotiating deal to join band. Helps form blues band called “Nine Piece Trio” and plays one show with them in March and later leaves band. Forms acoustic trio called “Evelyn Road”.
September 2008 joins “James Rivera’s”(Helstar, Vicious Rumors, Seven Witches, Flotsam and Jetsam) “Sabbath/Judas/Sabbath”, a tribute to “Black Sabbath” and “Judas Priest” and plays shows with them in October in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. “Rivera” is from Texas, but the rest of “SJS” is Utah based, band recruits local singer and continues to play locally under the name “Black Vengeance”.
May 2009 joins “Katagory V” and begins recording CD. News brings world wide press on “Ultimate Guitar.com”, “Revolver” magazine , “Guitar World” magazine, to name a few. “GOT CHOPS? Guitar Services” continues to grow into very successful business and branches into guitar repair and demo recording service.
Presently Darrin is recording with “Katagory V” and plays shows with “Black Vengeance” and “Sabbath/Judas/Sabbath” and is still working with “Evelyn Road”. Darrin is available for “live” and “studio” fill in work.
Just wanted to say hi and remind you of our barn burnin' fandango we have next week. We will be at Club Velour in Provo on Wed. night with another really great rock band, Hard Luck. Doors open at 8pm and tickets are only $5.00 at the door. It's an all ages show, so everyone can come no matter what your age. There will be Sherrif bages for all who attend. So come on out and give a little love and support to the best band that ever came out of the Badlands of Utah. You will not be disapointed. The Kid
hey darrin how is it going???? How's the band coming along??? i'm doing alright you should check out my band let me know what you think!!!! thx www.myspace.com/theshreddedskies
Thanks for adding "TEARS OF FIRE" to your friends. Its an honor to be among them. Hope you like our tunes, and post us a comment on what you think. Have a great day. Brian Mattson of "T.O.F P.S to a fellow Utah rocker keep kicking ASS... You guys are great!!!
Our first album "King of the Universe " is available on Brennus website! YESSSSS! A fucking metal album ! Enjoy yourself and get on with it ! http://www.brennus-music.com/boutique
I listened 2 your stuff, and watched your vids. its good! I can definately hear some priest influence. so far my favorite is the guitar lesson where ur just jammin out in front of the camera. that one has a good mix of soul and chops! bizzaro
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