Emil Werstler

Emil Werstler
Werstler in 2014
Background information
BornAlabama, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • composer
Instrument
  • Guitar
Years active2004–present
Labels
Websiteemilwerstler.com

Emil Werstler is an American guitarist and musician based in Nashville, Tennessee[1] who is perhaps best known for his work in metal and gypsy jazz.[1][2] In 2004, Werstler became lead guitarist for the metal band Dååth, whose second album The Hinderers peaked at No. 49 on the Top Heatseekers chart in 2007. In 2009 Dååth released The Concealers on Roadrunner which reached No. 35 on Top Heatseekers and was placed as No. 3 on a list of the "top twenty metal albums of 2009" by Metal Sucks.[3] In 2010 Werstler released the instrumental metal album Avalanche of Worms as a collaboration with Eyal Levi with the album receiving a largely positive response for its musicianship and experimental nature.[4][5]

By 2011 Werstler had been confirmed as the new lead guitarist for the metal band Chimaira.[6][7] With Werstler as a co-writer, Chimaira's final album Crown of Phantoms was released in 2013,[8] reaching No. 52 on the Billboard 200 chart.[9][10] Werstler announced his departure from Chimaira in late 2014, with the rest of the band dissolving shortly afterwards.[11][12]

Since 2006 Werstler has worked with artists such as Arsis, Austrian Death Machine, Enders Game, Jason Bieler, Sylencer, The Agony Scene, Unearth, and Xerath.[13] In 2018 Werstler launched his solo project Verlorener.[14][15] In addition to teaching privately Emil has contributed to guitar publications such as Premier Guitar,[2] Guitar World,[16][17] and JamPlay.[18][19] He releases content periodically on his YouTube channel,[20] teaches clinics across the US,[21] and has performed at various events including Experience PRS.[22][23]

  1. ^ a b "PRS Featured Artist Emil Werstler". PRS Guitars. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Emil Werstler on Premier Guitar". Premier Guitar. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Neilstein, Vince (December 17, 2009). "Vince Neilstein's Top Twenty Metal Albums of 2009". Metal Sucks. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  4. ^ Freeman, Phil (April 20, 2010). "Avalanche of Worms Review by Phil Freeman". AllMusic. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  5. ^ Ogle, Ryan (June 20, 2010). "CD Reviews - Avalanche Of Worms by Levi/Werstler". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  6. ^ "Emil Werstler Confirmed as New Chimaira Guitarist". AllAxess. December 28, 2011. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  7. ^ "EMIL WERSTLER To Play Guitar For CHIMAIRA". Metal Shock Finland. December 28, 2011. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  8. ^ "Chimaira Frontman Talks 'Crown Of Phantoms' Album With Artisan News (Video)". Blabbermouth.net. July 25, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  9. ^ "CHIMAIRA: 'Crown of Phantoms' First-Week Sales Revealed". August 7, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  10. ^ Brown, Matt (August 14, 2013). "Metal By Numbers 8/14: Asking Alexandria About The Charts". Metal Insider. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  11. ^ "...And Then Everyone But The Vocalist Quits CHIMAIRA (Again)". Metal Injection. September 3, 2014. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  12. ^ "It's Official: Chimaira Calls It Quits". Blabbermouth.net. September 14, 2014. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  13. ^ *"Emil Werstler Credits on AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  14. ^ "Emil Werstler (ex-Chimaira, ex-Dååth) Releases First Music from Verlorener Project". Metal Sucks. February 23, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  15. ^ "Emil Werstler: "Devil in the Room" Song Premiere and Interview". Premiere Guitar. July 19, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  16. ^ "Daath's Emil Werstler: Betcha Can't Play This!". Guitar World. June 2, 2009. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  17. ^ "Exclusive Play-Through Video: Chimaira — "All That's Left Is Blood"". Guitar World. July 31, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  18. ^ "Emil Werstler on JamPlay". JamPlay. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  19. ^ "Emil Werstler Concert and Live Workshop Archive". JamPlay. May 14, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  20. ^ "Emil Werstler on YouTube". Emil Werstler. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  21. ^ "PRS Guitar Clinic with Emil Werstler of Dååth and Chimaira". Pitbull Audio. November 22, 2018.
  22. ^ "PRS Experience 2011 - Amp Demo with Emil Werstler". PRS Guitars. September 30, 2011. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  23. ^ "Experience PRS 2020". PRS Guitars. May 9, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2021.