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Mattias Eklundh | |
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 Eklundh in 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | IA |
| Born | 6 October 1969 Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Genres | Progressive metal, experimental, heavy metal, speed metal, power metal, hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Favored Nations, Thunderstruck |
| Member of | Art Metal, Freak Kitchen, Freak Guitar |
| Formerly of | Fate, Frozen Eyes |
| Website | freakguitar |
Mattias Bernt Johannes Eklundh (born 6 October 1969),[1] also known as IA, is a Swedish guitarist and vocalist. He is known for his work with Freak Kitchen, Jonas Hellborg and Art Metal, and he has also produced several noted solo Freak Guitar albums released by Steve Vai and Favored Nations, and holds his annual Freak Guitar Camp in the woods of Sweden every summer for dedicated guitar players from all over the world.[2] He was also prominently featured playing his trademark-style solos on the first four Soilwork albums.
- ^ "Mattias Eklundh (51 år) Härryda – Ratsit.se". Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ Tolis Zavaliaris, 'The Freak Show,' Guitar Techniques (June 2007), p82