Hi, I’m Andrea Boccarusso
Over the past 22 years, I have taught guitar, played in various bands, released albums and singles, contributed to the writing of instructional books and grown a popular YouTube channel dedicated to metal and rock (which currently has over 500k subscribers and 100 million views).
I currently work mainly as a media composer, live guitar player/singer for Nanowar of Steel, and guitar teacher.
STUFF I DO
GHOST WRITING
Need a full song for your project or band? Contact me, and let’s discuss it. I write in many different musical genres.
SOUNDTRACKS / FILM SCORING
Need music for a video game, a short film, or a movie? Contact me, and let’s discuss it. I write in many different musical genres.
MEDIA COMPOSING
Do you need music for your commercial? Contact me, and let’s discuss it. I write in many different musical genres.
TRACKING / GUEST APPEARANCE
Do you want me to play guitar, sing, or record instruments for your track? I’m just one click away. Use the “Contact Me” button!
STUFF I DID or I'M DOING
ANDREA BOCCARUSSO
SOLO STUFF
(2011-now)
Moniker I use to release music that does not belong, stylistically or emotionally, to the sound of one of my main projects.
LOCK THE BASEMENT
INDUSTRIAL ROCK/METAL
SOLO PROJECT
(2015-hiatus)
Solo project born out of a love for Nine Inch Nails, Static-X, and other major names in rock and metal blended with electronic music.
PESTIFERO
ROCK SOLO PROJECT
(2023-hiatus)
Solo project born from the desire to write simple rock songs, but with a personal touch.
DEGREES OF TRUTH
SYMPHONIC PROGRESSIVE
METAL BAND
(2018-2019)
Band from Varese that I was part of as a guitarist and backing vocalist for a short period. During my time in the band, the album Time Travel Artifact was recorded. In the album, I recorded guitars, additional vocals, and helped with the composition of some songs.
BUG
PROGRESSIVE ROCK BAND
(2015-2017)
Band from Varese that I was part of as a guitarist, vocalist, bassist (in the studio), and producer.
SOFI BONDE
POP ROCK SINGER
(2023-2024)
I was the session guitar player (studio) for Swedish pop/rock singer Sofi Bonde. I participated in the composition and recording of guitar tracks for two albums. The first was released in 2024 and is called Show Up. The second will be released in 2025.
NANOWAR OF STEEL
COMEDY METAL BANDÂ
(2024-now)
From June 2024 I started to play live with “Nanowar of Steel” as session live guitar player and backing vocalist.
WILDSTREET
ROCK BAND
(2023)
I played with Wildstreet (rock band from New York) as session live guitar player in occasion of their French tour.