DAVID SHANKLE –- Lead Guitar

David Shankle is well known as a legendary guitar virtuoso and master instructor, often referred to as David “The Shred Demon” Shankle. David is one of the most respected and talented composer/guitarists shredding up the metal scene today. He is well known for playing 7 string over-the-neck scales, incredibly fast arpeggios and string skipping, along with mastering a multiplicity of other guitar techniques. David was a former member of the highly successful heavy metal band Manowar from 1988 to 1994, playing on the epic album The Triumph of Steel (1992) and co-writing Master of the Wind, The Burning, Ride the Dragon and Demon’s Whip. After countless sold-out tours around the world, David left in 1994 to attend Roosevelt Music University in Chicago to improve his jazz and classical guitar skills. In 2003, David Shankle formed his own band, David Shankle Group (DSG) and introduced the metal world to a new breed of speed while, at the same time, displaying awesome classical guitar and balladry. The David Shankle Group released Ashes to Ashes(2003), Hellborn (2007) and Still A Warrior (2012). David’s signature over the neck guitar playing style can be seen on various videos including Ashes to Ashes and Glory of Achilles, the 2005 Manowar Earthshaker Fest DVD. Now having refined and nearly perfected his craft, David brings decades of experience and hard work to the stage for DEVIL LAND.