Paul Waggoner
Waggoner performing with Between the Buried and Me in 2023
Waggoner performing with Between the Buried and Me in 2023
Background information
Birth namePaul Andrew Waggoner
Born (1979-02-10) February 10, 1979
OriginUnited States
GenresProgressive metal, metalcore
Occupation(s)Guitarist
Member ofBetween the Buried and Me
Formerly ofPrayer for Cleansing

Paul Andrew Waggoner (born February 10, 1979) is an American musician who is the lead guitarist of progressive metalcore band Between the Buried and Me. A fan of progressive music, he is heavily inspired by John Petrucci, Pat Metheny, Allan Holdsworth and Steve Vai, amongst others. He also played guitar in the metalcore band Prayer for Cleansing,[1] as well as live guitar, as needed, for Lamb of God between 2010 and 2014.

Style

Waggoner's playing is heavily influenced by a wide variety of styles. In his work with Between the Buried and Me, he often combines elements of metal, progressive rock, jazz and bluegrass.

Personal life

Waggoner is vegan and straight edge.[2] Waggoner formerly owned and operated Nightflyer Roastworks[3] (previously called Parliament Coffee Roasters), as well as Queen City Grounds, a small-batch specialty grade coffee roastery and cafe, respectively, based in Charlotte, NC. He is married with no children. He uses Ibanez guitars exclusively. He has signature guitars with Ibanez, the PWM20, PWM10 and PWM100. He has signature pickups with Mojotone, the PW Hornet. He uses D'Addario strings.

References

  1. ↑ Julien, Alexandre (November 3, 2011). "Redstar Records Interview". Abridged Pause Blog. Archived from the original on December 14, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  2. ↑ Petersen, Albert (2011). "Paul Waggoner, guitarist from Between The Buried And Me, mixes it up". Metal as Fuck. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  3. ↑ Nightflyer Roastworks website
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