Bill Hudson (guitarist)

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Bill Hudson
Hudson performing with Doro in 2023
Background information
Born	(1983-01-13) January 13, 1983 (age 41) São Paulo, Brazil
Genres	Heavy metal hard rock power metal progressive metal death metal
Occupation	Musician
Instrument	Guitar
Years active	2005-present
Member of	NorthTale, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Doro, I Am Morbid, Westfield Massacre, Circle II Circle,
Formerly of	U.D.O., Dirkschneider, Savatage, Jon Oliva's Pain, Nightrage, Cellador, Power Quest
Spouse	Adriana Hette (2024 - present)

Bill Hudson (born January 13, 1983) is a Brazilian-American heavy metal guitarist, currently serving as the main composer, lead guitarist and founder for power metal supergroup NorthTale. He worked with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra as well German heavy metal bands U.D.O. and Dirkschneider, both fronted by former Accept vocalist Udo Dirkschneider and American death metal band I Am Morbid, featuring former Morbid Angel frontman David Vincent and drummer Pete Sandoval. As of 2021, he is the guitarist for German heavy metal legend Doro Pesch, after acting as a fill in guitarist since 2017.

He has since gone on to perform and record with several artists, including the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Savatage, U.D.O, Doro, Jon Oliva's Pain, Circle II Circle, Vital Remains, Nightrage and Power Quest. Currently, he is co-lead guitarist in I Am Morbid, the new band of former Morbid Angel members David Vincent and Tim Yeung.