Hailing from Southern Maryland, Neo-Classical Rock guitarist Matthew Mills began playing guitar at the age of fifteen after being blown away by Yngwie Malmsteen’s “Trilogy” album. Taking guitar very seriously, Matthew began practicing as much as 6 to 8 hours a day while listening to Malmsteen, Vinnie Moore, Jason Becker, Tony MacAlpine, Joe Stump and George Bellas. These guitarists were a huge impact on his playing style. “Matt Mills is a guitarists dream. Unreal technique combined with a great sense of melody, which grabs your ear and bends it to painless delight. Soaring runs and arpeggio heaven, this guy is carrying the torch for the future of Neo-Classical guitar. It was a pleasure playing on Matt’s upcoming masterpiece. Check out his recordings or see it live…..you won’t be disappointed.” -Sean Baker (December 11, 2006) Voted as one of the “50 Fastest Guitar Shredders of All Time” in the July 2008 issue of Guitar World Magazine, Mills is also endorsed by Schecter Guitars and conducts clinics for them. Mills has opened for guitarists Yngwie Malmsteen, Joe Stump and George Lynch with his previous band “Forgotten Realm”. Matthew is heavily involved with his instrumental project “ Mills is also an accomplished guitar instructor in the Northern Virginia area, teaching intermediate and advanced students. Some of Matthew’s students are in touring bands and have released solo albums as well as winning numerous guitar competitions. One notable student is Jason Richardson of the band “All Shall Perish” and “Born of Osiris”, currently touring the United States. Matthew has released four solo albums including Matthew Mills “Neoclassical Rock Guitar”, Matthew Mills “Neoclassical Rock Guitar Part 2”, Matthew Mills “Neoclassical Spirit", and Matthew Mills “The Neoclassical Journey”. Guest soloists on “Neoclassical Spirit” include Joe Stump and George Bellas. David Shankle (formerly of “Manowar”) also contributed guitar solos to the album and to “The Neoclassical Journey”. The album “Neoclassical Rock Guitar” was the number one top seller on the Neo-Classical Metal section of Guitar Nine Records for 2005 and the number two best Neo-Classical seller for 2006. Mills also recorded an album with the band “Forgotten Realm” in 2009, (self-titled on Sonic Age Records), distributed through Century Media and The End Records. The “Forgotten Realm” members are vocalist David Fefolt (formerly of “Masi”), with drums done by Rhino of the band “Manowar” and drummer Reynold Carlson (Joey Tafolla, Jag Panzer), and Brian Sanders. Matthew also contributed guitar solos to “Pig destroyers” 2004 album release “Terrifyer”, sold worldwide through Relapse Records and also contributed solos to the band “Adversary” 2008 (Trustkill Records). Mills also contributed a song the compilation album “Shredding Across the World” on Shred Guy Records. Email: mmills97@aol.com Website: www.mattmillsmusic.com MySpace: www.myspace.com/matthewmillsguitar