ABOUT
Highly accomplished professional musician and guitar instructor with over 20 years of experience in the heavy metal and hard rock genres. A versatile performer and composer, recognized for technical proficiency as a lead guitarist and adaptability as a live session bass player. Proven track record of high-stakes international touring and studio session work, characterized by professional rigor and a goal-oriented approach to musical excellence.
Profesional Experiences:
Lead Guitarist & Composer | Exxocet (Chile) | 2013 – Present
Serves as a founding member, composer, writter and lead guitarist for one of Chile’s premier rock/metal bands.Composed and recorded technical guitar parts, contributing to the band's distinctive sound and both national and southamerican presence.Performed at various high-profile venues and festivals, maintaining a professional standard of performance for over a decade.
Live Session Musician | Cobra Spell (International) | 2025
Recruited as the live bass player for the final leg of the The Devil Inside European tour.Demonstrated high-level musical adaptability by mastering the band’s entire repertoire on bass in just a few days prior to the tour start.Maintained extreme professionalism and rigor during an intensive 12-day touring schedule across Europe alongside bands like Thundermother.
Stop Stop (UK) | Touring Guitarist February 2024 – May 2024
Toured extensively throughout the United Kingdom, performing high-energy shows across the country's premier rock venues. Performed as a featured artist at the Summerside Festival, delivering a high-impact set for a major festival crowd.Maintained professional standards for international travel, rehearsals, and nightly technical execution.
Guitar Instructor & Session Musician | Freelance | OngoingLeveraged 20+ years of guitar expertise to provide professional instruction in lead guitar techniques, including shredding and theory.Performed as a session guitarist for various studio and live projects, adapting to different musical requirements and genres.Managed digital educational content on platforms like , building a community around advanced guitar techniques.
:@richielovelopez
- Screen name:
- Richie Love Lopez
- Member since:
- Apr 29 2026
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Guitars:
ESP EII MII
LTD MH400
DV Mark (Preamp)
XVibe Wireless
Behringer FCB1010 (MidiController)
Instagram:@richielovelopez