Randy Torres

Randy Torres
Torres in 2006
Torres in 2006
Background information
Birth nameRandy Torres
GenresChristian metal, Christian rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, sound designer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, keyboards, percussion
Years active1996–present
Websiterandytorres.com

Randy Torres is an American guitarist, percussionist, keyboardist and background vocalist[1] from Seattle.[2] He has previously played for the bands Project 86, a Christian rock group,[3] and Crash Rickshaw. He has filled in as rhythm guitarist for the band Demon Hunter[4] and as keyboardist, guitarist, percussionist and background vocalist for Anberlin on a recent tour.[1] He has worked as a producer/engineer for Aaron Sprinkle, and for the A&R division of Tooth & Nail Records.[5] He is now a composer for film & TV. He currently is working on a project with Ryan Clark called NYVES (pronounced "knives"),[4] funded through Kickstarter.[2][6]

  1. ^ a b "Anberlin". Spirit of Rock. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Hurst, Samantha (November 7, 2014). "Seattle Musicians Launch Kickstarter Campaign For New Electronic Music Collaboration; Raises $25,000 in Two Days". Crowdfund Insider. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  3. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2003). 2002 Billboard Music Yearbook Billboard's Music Yearbook, 2002 Joel Whitburn Presents Billboard Music Reference Series. Record Research, Incorporated. p. 192. ISBN 0898201543.
  4. ^ a b Downey, Ryan, J. (December 17, 2014). "The 15 Best Solo, Side Project And Supergroup Songs of 2014: NYVES - "Fall Behind"". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 3, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Clark, Ryan. "The new electronic project from Ryan Clark (Demon Hunter) and Randy Torres (Project 86)". Kickstarter. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  6. ^ Sarachik, Justin (November 6, 2014). "Demon Hunter Vocalist and Former Project 86 Guitarist Form Electric Rock Inspired Duo NYVES". Breathe Cast. Retrieved January 3, 2015.