Marc Rizzo

Marc Rizzo (born on August 2, 1977 in Carlstadt, New Jersey, United States) is the lead guitarist of American metal band Soulfly and formerly of Ill Niño. He has featured on three Soulfly albums to date: Prophecy, Dark Ages and Conquer. He has also released two solo instrumental albums; Colossal Myopia (2006) and The Ultimate Devotion (2007). Marc is also a member of Cavalera Conspiracy, a side project with the co-founders of Sepultura, Max and Igor Cavalera, alongside Gojira's Joe Duplantier. The band's debut album entitled Inflikted was released in 2008.
While primarily regarded as a metal guitarist, his solo work demonstrates an interest in a wide range of styles, combining elements of hard rock, metal, jazz, classical and flamenco guitar.
Marc Rizzo's solo career has since become successful in its own self. In 2007 Marc headlined his first US tour to sold out venues across the country. In 2008 Marc Rizzo's two solo records released under Shrapnel Records became officially released and available under Itunes (itunes.com).
A Former standout athlete in his youth. Marc tiredlessly trains hard with weights/shadow boxing/sprints while on tour and is known to eat a jar of peanut butter coupled with hard boiled eggs for extreme protein.
Marc Rizzo is endorsed by Peavey and Yamaha, and travels the world undertaking clinics for Peavey when his tour schedule allows.
In 2004 Marc created the indie Phlamencore Records with younger brother Luke. Since has released two sampler CD's (international distro) and 3 full lengths.
Marc is a huge soccer fan and supports AC Milan football club, alongside the Italian national football team.
Rizzo is an amateur boxer whom fought in New Jersey (USA) Golden Gloves. Known to practice guitar and work out with weighttraining while on tour.
During live shows, Marc is known for his frequent jump-kicks, and was also known for regularly wearing a backpack while playing live shows, although more recently he has stopped this practice. He is also known for occasionally wearing soccer shirts on stage, such as AC Milan and FC Internazionale. This can be seen at the Download Festival 2004.