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DEAN CASCIONE
Metal / Classical / Progressive

Dean Cascione: Neoclassical Shred Guitarist



Shred City USA!!!, Massachusetts
United States

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Member Since10/20/2006
Band Websitewww.deancascione.com
Band Members Dean Cascione Neoclassical Shred Guitarist |  www.deancascione.com
InfluencesJoe Stump, Mike Kerr, Randy Ciak, George Bellas, Tony McAlpine, Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Angelo Batio, Vinne Moore, Hendrix, Randy Rhoads, Jake E Lee, Space Ace & Carcassi
Sounds LikeDean Cascione - Endorsed by: SIT Strings USA, Voodoo Amps USA, InTune Picks USA, Ollmann Electronics Germany, FX Doctor EFX USA, DC Custom Guitars USA, Graph-Tech BC, GuitarHeads Pickups USA, Chambers Guitarworks USA
Record LabelUnknown Indie
Type of LabelIndie


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   About DEAN CASCIONE

Metal Express Radio  "This guy is freakingly dangerous with a guitar!"


 




HARDROCK HAVEN has described Dean Cascione's: Guitar Chop Shop as "It's possibly one of the best in years in the solo instrumental guitar world" and "Is a "top" candidate for album of the year in 2008"

 

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"Dean..s quite a talented individual & quite an accomplished player and composer as well. He..s got command over the instrument and mixes his killing technique with a great musical sense and wonderfully crafted guitar tones!!" - Joe Stump 2006

        Horns up Shred Heads!! ! My name is Dean Cascione and I'm an American Neoclassical Shred Guitarist / Composer. I also teach guitar privately and online at www.shredacademy.com. I'm always up for any cool studio work, performing at guitar clinics and of course meeting and working with fellow guitarist and people in the biz. My debut cd "Guitar Chop Shop" was released March of this year and is available Here on Myspace or at my official website www.deancascione.com , Guitar Nine, iTunes (USA, Canada, Japan, Australia , UK) Napster, Amazon Music, and Rhapsody.  Guitar Chop Shop" merited the 1 chart ranking for the week of May 24th and an overall ranking of 2 on the Guitar Nine Records Top Sellers Chart: Neo-Classical Metal for the month of May 2008. In writing all the songs for Guitar Chop Shop, the main idea was to write Neoclassical tunes that incorporated shred as well as cool melodic hooks that you can take with you.  My influences have a wide range from Arlen Roth to George Bellas, however My main influence is the Mighty Shred Lord Joe Stump in which I currently studying under. Anyways, if you want to find out more about my playing style, some of the guitars I have built,  influences, gear, and listen to other tunes I'm working on in the studio, please check out my official site:  DeanCascione.com . Thanks again for stopping by and for all the support!- Now Let's shred!!

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          VoodooAmps  | SIT Strings | DC Custom Guitars Graphtech
      
FX Doctor  | GuitarHeads | In Tune Guitar Picks
Ollmann Electronic


 

"Your music is very enjoyable to listen to. The song "Sun Razor" really spoke to my soul...." - George Bellas 2007

 

OFFICIAL CD RELEASE NOTES

 At the forefront of technology and an innovative force in today's Shred Guitar Scene, Dean Cascione presents his debut instrumental album Guitar Chop Shop. Dean is an American Guitarist who has studied under 6th top shredder in the world  (Voted by: Guitar One Magazine) Joe Stump; and collaborated with world renowned Guitar Virtuoso George Bellas on the cd. Dean is also an Instructor at Shred Academy and Randy Ciak's High-Tech Guitar Site where he reaches out and mentors aspiring guitarist throughout the globe.

In Guitar Chop Shop, Dean digs deep into the neo-scallops and mixes melodic hooks with killer fret board assault that even the most demanding shred enthusiasts will enjoy. From fierce pedal tones to multi-note sweep arpeggios, Guitar Chop Shop is packed with plenty of new shred that’s not overcooked. In writing all the songs for Guitar Chop Shop, the main idea was to write Neoclassical genre songs that incorporate a balanced mix of shred and cool melodic hooks that can be taken away with you. 

  Joe Stump has described Deans abilities as: "Dean is quite a talented individual & quite an accomplished player and composer as well. He has a real nice command over the instrument  and mixes his killing technique with a great musical sense and wonderfully crafted guitar tones!!".

  Dean Cascione composed every guitar piece one note at a time and performed all of the guitar passages.  His tone has been described as organic sounding and natural. Dean recruited drummer extraordinaire Guillaume Sylvain to  perform all the drum parts. Guillaume's pounding  performance's are nothing short of amazing and Dean believes his approach gives GCS a hard edge. Jay Menard and Randy Ciak wrote & performed all the orchestration which truly enhances the guitar passages keeping the listener focused on the revolving melodies .Tenor, Gabriel Langelier (Of Canadian Powermetal Band Icewind) collaborated with Dean and is featured on the bonus track Brother which showcases Gab's, evil yet soaring angelic voice. It was Gabs voice which granted "Brother" life. George Bellas has described the music of Guitar Chop Shop as "Very enjoyable to listen to , The song Sunrazor spoke to my soul". Out of the gate, Guitar Chop Shop  is packed with plenty of new shred that's not overcooked.

CONCEPT & INSPIRATION

The concept and inspiration behind Guitar Chop Shop was to create technical songs, neoclassical in nature that contained simple melodies, in which each tune could capture and appeal to a wider audience. Expect Dean's influences to be heard, as well as new melodic technical fret board prowess to emerge.

 

 

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STEPHANIE PICKARD





Jul 9 2009 6:47 PM

haha thank you, i try!....you sound awesome! wish i could listen longer but i gotta learn some songs....sounds great though, very clean

lm/
MetalChristi





Jul 9 2009 8:43 PM

HOPE YOUR SUMMER SHREDS! XOMCXO P.S. THANK YOU FOR THE REQUEST!
R-FED





Jul 9 2009 4:19 PM

hey whats up?
Paul Wandtke





Jul 9 2009 1:57 AM

Hey Myspace,


I’m happy to announce that my lesson “Playing in 7” EXPANDED is now available in Sick Drummer’s 7th issue. I feel honored and privileged to have my name on the same cover with Vinnie Paul, Dave Lombardo, and Pete Sandoval. It's a day trip to think about!!! Not to forget all of the other badass drummers in this issue.


Horns in the air!


PW


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Our websites will soon be merged into one, so if you do not have an account on sickdrummer.com, we apologize for the extra step.


&l
Eddie





Jul 8 2009 3:25 AM

Hey Dean..FINALLY GOT MY COPY FROM THE NUX~!...AWESOME EXPLAINS IT ALL THEN I READ THE LINER NOTES..THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT FRIEND..AND LUTHIER AND AWESOME PLAYER NO DOUBT..PEACE ED..
God Size Hate





Jul 8 2009 1:31 AM

GOD SIZE HATE plays the PENNY ARCADE
AUGUST 1 at the lake with TEN DEAD HEROES
Sammy





Jul 6 2009 8:48 PM

Since 1984! (lol)!
Greg Hodde’s Blue Reign





Jul 6 2009 9:48 PM

Thanks for the comment but I still have a long way to go. You however rule the fretboard. I think we have a common friend in the shredload. Greg
Mikael Karppinen





Jul 7 2009 9:09 AM

Thanks for the support! I hope you like my music.

Greetings from Finland
Mikael

Francis VOIGNIER





Jun 28 2009 5:07 PM

Hi Dean,
Stopping by to say hi! It's been a while since I left a comment here.. You were one of my 1st friends and I cherish that! I hope the weekend is treating you well and that you are finding the time to shred your heart out, bro! Always a treat to hear your playing!
Take care and have a great week,
Francis
Clayton Sturgeon





Jun 22 2009 7:52 AM

cool guitar man..
The Lady Troubadour





Jun 20 2009 8:43 PM

Hey Dean, just wanted to stop
by and say hello..Have  a really nice day!
Take care...Lori
SMOKEY





Jun 19 2009 7:48 PM

HAAHA YA ITS FUN THATS FOR SURE.WHATS UP MAN HOW HAVE YOU BEEN.
*♪ Anja - MetalCat - Warrior Princess ♪*





Jun 17 2009 8:27 PM

Hi Dean

I wish you a fantastic week :-)

hugs

much love,
Anja

Mills Acoustics





Jun 11 2009 9:57 PM

Welcome to "our little family".   We're glad to have you on board.
 
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Jon Monter





Jun 13 2009 9:54 PM

Hey Dean,

Thanks for the add man!!

Im a friend of paul wandtke, so i know your stuff!

jon
General Fuzzlow





Jun 8 2009 5:17 AM

Right on dude! keep on shreddin, tear that shit up! when are we gonna get this jam session happenin huh?
Steve





Jun 8 2009 2:57 PM

Dean, how have you been? I've been trying to write to you via email. I hope all is well and please tell me you're working on a follow-up CD!
Khel Banzon





Jun 6 2009 5:25 AM

MR CASCIONE scorches the fretboard!
Can't wait for our jam!
Greetings from Philippines!
Paul Wandtke





May 31 2009 4:21 AM

It's going!

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How are you man?
Kevin Coco





Jun 1 2009 5:00 AM

Just stopping bye to say have a great day,cheers Kevin
Ivan Mihaljevic Street Team





Jun 1 2009 1:24 PM

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Thanx for the friendship and the support: greatly appreciated! Wish you all the best! Rock on!
Roxy





Jun 1 2009 3:23 PM

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May 29 2009 6:54 PM

Thank you Dean
I just started to build up that second page, I am not done yet...I put you up in my Top friends of course. I will upload some pics that I took of the Shredlord from the HolyHell tour in 2007, within the next days.

Wish you a killer shred weekend!

much love,
Anja
Kevin Coco





May 30 2009 11:33 PM

Thanks for your messages :-)
Wish you a great week end!!!
Take care
Kevin
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