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Shredder Lawrence Wallace has put out several recordings in the past few years. His EP Life Force contains four songs of classic heavy metal shred that should please fans of those '80s Shrapnel Records releases from Friedman and Becker as well as players from outside that stable such as Satriani and MacAlpine. Wallace's playing is a good blend of the technicality fans who are guitarists themselves can really dig into, and the melodic song structures those of us who aren't players can enjoy. His songwriting isn't as overtly classically influenced as say Malmsteen, but obviously a lot of the arpeggios and phrasing have some of their roots in that music. "Event Horizon" features the kind of rapid runs up and down the fretboard that reminded me of Tony MacAlpine where "Entanglement" has a Joe Satriani groove to it. It's a short EP, so if you aren't a guitarist, it doesn't really have time to wear out its welcome and, while Wallace is undoubtedly flashy, he doesn't try to beat you over the head with his skills, these are actual songs. Guitarists might find it too short to really sink their teeth into it but I'm sure mileage will vary. Life Force isn't revolutionary, but if you need a little shred in your mix and don't want to delve into any entire album, it will punch that ticket. metalcrypt

Release Date: April 28th

FFO: Yngwie Malmsteen, Jason Becker, Paul Gilbert

Location: Philadelphia PA USA

Lawrence Wallace is amongst the most jaw-dropping guitarists in modern music. One of the last true devotees to the art of shredding, his muscular riffs, expert harmonies, and dizzying solos are beginning to attract a legion of devoted fans. It is his intricate sense of melody, however, that sets him apart from the crowd. His compositions have a rare cross-over appeal, making him a thrilling new voice in instrumental music.

Born in Philadelphia, Lawrence burst onto the scene with the 2020 EP ‘Visions of Another World,’ which he quickly followed up with the full length ‘Journey Through Time.’ These established the interstellar arrangements that would come to define his sound. Over the next several years, he built up an incredible discography, showcasing his versatility but always staying true to pure shredding glory.

With his latest releases, Lawrence is entering into bold new territory. His style is beginning to garner acclaim, praised for its “wrist-breaking, finger-twisting action” (Metal Bulletin). Make no mistake, this is a guitarist whose virtuosity will inspire awe for years to come.

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