Mattias Eklundh

Mattias Eklundh
Eklundh in 2006
Eklundh in 2006
Background information
Also known asIA
Born (1969-10-06) 6 October 1969 (age 55)
Gothenburg, Sweden
GenresProgressive metal, experimental, heavy metal, speed metal, power metal, hard rock
Occupation(s)Musician, producer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1985–present
LabelsFavored Nations, Thunderstruck
Member ofArt Metal, Freak Kitchen, Freak Guitar
Formerly ofFate, Frozen Eyes
Websitefreakguitar.com

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.

  1. ^ "Mattias Eklundh (51 år) Härryda – Ratsit.se". Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  2. ^ Tolis Zavaliaris, 'The Freak Show,' Guitar Techniques (June 2007), p82