Paul Waggoner

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Paul Waggoner
Waggoner performing with Between the Buried and Me in 2023
Waggoner performing with Between the Buried and Me in 2023
Background information
Birth namePaul Andrew Waggoner
Born (1979-02-10) February 10, 1979 (age 45)
OriginUnited States
GenresProgressive metal, metalcore
OccupationGuitarist
Member ofBetween the Buried and Me
Formerly ofPrayer for Cleansing

Paul Andrew Waggoner (born February 10, 1979) is an American musician who is the lead guitarist of progressive metalcore band Between the Buried and Me. A fan of progressive music, he is heavily inspired by John Petrucci, Pat Metheny, Allan Holdsworth and Steve Vai, amongst others. Despite his mostly metal and jazz influential background, he has also listed Weezer front man Rivers Cuomo as one of his first guitar idols, as well as Green Day.[1] He also played guitar in the metalcore band Prayer for Cleansing,[2] as well as live guitar, as needed, for Lamb of God between 2010 and 2014.

  1. ^ "Between The Buried And Me guitarist Paul Waggoner on the "sonic war" in his head". YouTube.
  2. ^ Julien, Alexandre (November 3, 2011). "Redstar Records Interview". Abridged Pause Blog. Archived from the original on December 14, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2020.