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Derek Sherinian

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Forfans of progressive metal and fusion, dream theater listeners, and guitar-hero aficionados seeking instrumental fireworks.
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Derek Sherinian is an American keyboardist and composer known for progressive metal and fusion projects, a former member of Dream Theater, and a prolific solo artist who frequently collaborates with top rock and metal musicians.

Recorded with Dream Theater on A Change of Seasons and Falling Into Infinity; toured/recorded with Alice Cooper and Kiss; worked with Planet X and Platypus; frequent collaborators include Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Lukather, Allan Holdsworth, Jerry Goodman, Simon Phillips, and Tony Franklin.

Four DeBaser reviews size up Derek Sherinian’s guest-heavy, instrumental prog. Black Utopia and Mythology are praised for atmosphere, execution, and standout contributors. Inertia and Blood of the Snake draw criticism for clichéd duels and uneven writing. Performances by Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Allan Holdsworth, Steve Lukather, and Jerry Goodman are central. Sound quality on Black Utopia is lauded.

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