BIOGRAPHY
Mickey Lyxx is a Long Island, New York-based guitarist, songwriter, and performer known for his melodic approach, technical playing, and passion for history-inspired heavy music. Having performed in over 25 countries, Lyxx has appeared at major festivals including Wacken Open Air, Rock Fest Wisconsin, and Alcatraz Metal Festival, while sharing stages with artists such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Doro Pesch, Dave Ellefson, and Jeff Young. His work has earned coverage from outlets including Guitar World, Rock Hard Germany, Metal Hammer Spain, Metal Talk, Rock Overdose, Sound Guardian, Relics Magazine, and Metal Sludge. Lyxx has collaborated with guitarist Jacky Vincent and is proudly endorsed by Charvel Guitars, Elixir Strings, FU-Tone, and EVH Gear.
Through his solo project, Mickey Lyxx channels his love of history and traditional power metal into what he describes as “Metal & History.” Featuring powerhouse vocalist Jill Gioia, drummer Steve MacQueen, and a rotating cast of collaborators, the project blends soaring melodies, neoclassical guitar work, and lyrical themes inspired by pivotal moments in world history. Recent releases including Gates of Buda, Persepolis, Washington’s Spies, and Caporetto serve as a preview of a growing catalog, with a full-length album currently en route.
Balancing both his solo artistic vision and his work as a hired guitarist and collaborator, Mickey Lyxx continues to build a diverse career across the global metal scene bringing his style, experience, and musicianship to both his own music and the stages and projects of others.
REVIEWS
“Mickey Lyxx is a river of sharp riffs and strong solos”- Milan, Italy (relics-controsuoni.com) 🇮🇹
“Mickey Lyxx on guitar, throwing his blonde tresses around and providing every guitar hero shape possible. Even an obligatory run into the audience to play was well received and helped to build the bonds between band and fans.”- London, England (metaltalk.net) 🏴
“The blond machine Mickey Lyxx did not stop thumping and raging on the stage, and also stripped naked to the waist”- Sofia, Bulgaria (metalhangar18.com) 🇧🇬
“People enjoyed it, I did too, especially the guitar work by Lyxx who was very skilled indeed pulling off every pose imaginable.”- Sheffield, England (avenoctum.com) 🏴
“Clearly a Malmsteen-boy, he has studied him to the fullest and does not hesitate to climb even the scaffolding to do his show. But he's a playboy, especially for his young age, as is the whole band, and he has a great sound.”- Athens, Greece (rockoverdose.gr) 🇬🇷
“My highlight is guitarist Mickey Lyxx, whose virtuoso playing gives the songs of the band a special touch. Lyxx is known for his melodic solos and powerful riffs that harmonize perfectly with Tirelli's voice” -Hamburg, Germany (rock-music.net) 🇩🇪
“On this tour they were joined by the young, but already phenomenal guitarist Mickey Lyxx. His self confidence and stage presence definitely gives a hint that his time is yet to come, and that great things await for him in his musical future- Zagreb, Croatia (soundguardian.com) 🇭🇷
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