Sithu Aye

Sithu Aye
Birth name Sithu Maung Maung Aye
Born (1990-06-26) 26 June 1990
Genres Instrumental, Progressive Metal, Djent, Jazz Fusion
Instruments Guitar, Bass
Years active 2011-present
Associated acts Periphery, Intervals
Website www.sithuaye.co.uk

Sithu Aye (born 26 June 1990) is a solo project guitarist based in Glasgow, Scotland. He started his musical career with the release of his first album Cassini in 2011. He has released 3 full length albums and 4 EPs to date. His latest album 'Set Course for Andromeda' has been released on May 4, 2016. He has toured with artists like Reflections, Protest The Hero and Cyclamen.

Influences

Paul Gilbert, John Petrucci, John Frusciante, Steve Vai, Biffy Clyro, Tosin Abasi/Animals as Leaders, Bulb/Periphery, Chimp Spanner, Dream Theater, Guthrie Govan, TesseracT.

Style

As an instrumental project, Sithu Aye's styles include extended use of poly-rhythmic riffs and grooves, and a lot of solos. His style can be described as a Djent or Progressive Metal with a Jazz Fusion flavor. His latest album "Set Course For Andromeda" features guest guitar solos by Maxim Micic, Jake Howsam Lowe, Stephen Taranto, Aaron Marshall (Intervals) and Mark Holcomb (Periphery).

Gear used

He is using Fractal Audio Axe-FX II and a Fractal MFC-101 MIDI controller to change patches. Guitar works is performed with Regius by Mayones Guitars & Basses.[1]

Discography

Albums

EPs

References

  1. ↑ "Geared: Sithu Aye's Guitar Gear". WiredGuitarist. May 20, 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-23.
  2. ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - Cassin". Sputnikmusic. March 12, 2012. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
  3. ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - Invent the Universe". Sputnikmusic. October 16, 2012. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
  4. ↑ Stefan Andonov (May 10, 2016). "Let's Awe: Sithu Aye - Set Course For Andromeda". www.djentmag.com. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  5. ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - Set Course For Andromeda". ItDjents. April 29, 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  6. ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - Isles". Sputnikmusic. March 29, 2012. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
  7. ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - 26". Sputnikmusic. June 30, 2013. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
  8. ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - Pulse". Sputnikmusic. January 24, 2014. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  9. ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - Senpai". SmallMusicReviews. October 19, 2015. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  10. ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - Senpai". whatsageek. December 23, 2015. Retrieved 2016-08-22.

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