Terry Syrek

Terry Syrek is a New York-based guitarist with renowned technical abilities. He has done studio work for Disney, ESPN, and the Olive Garden, and he has worked with other guitarists such as Paul Gilbert (Racer X, Mr. Big), Allan Holdsworth, John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Zakk Wylde (Ozzy, Black Label Society, Pride & Glory), Ty Tabor (King's X, Platypus, The Jelly Jam), Vinnie Moore, Marty Friedman (Cacophony, Megadeth), and Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake). Additionally, he has played with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, the inventors and reigning kings of the Christmas metal genre. Terry is also a faculty member at the National Guitar Workshop, and every summer he teaches innocent children how to unleash hell upon the universe with only the guitar as a weapon. He has two CDs out: Aum and Obscura, both of which showcase his talent as a fast guitarist who can do more than shred. It is also noteworthy that Terry suffers from a degenerative neurological condition known as focal dystonia. This disease is making his left hand less nimble as time progresses, but Terry works through it, often adapting new techniques to allow his audience to hear his unadulterated musical thoughts. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.