Biography
Fredrik began playing guitar at the age of 12, inspired by a Guns N' Roses show he watched on Swedish televsion. Over many years he developed a big interest and passion for the instrument. Throughout his young formative years he was heavily inspired by players such as Slash, Yngwie Malmsteen, Marty Friedman, John Petrucci and Steve Vai. Initially only inspired by rock/metal players, Fredrik later found the interest in more Jazz/Fusion players that helped him shape his sound.
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In 2011, Fredrik released his debut solo album "Silhouettes" which, according to many critics, was an innovative style of instrumental guitar music. It was followed up in 2017 by his second solo album entitled "Static Alteration".
During his time as a guitar player, Fredrik has played and worked with some well-renowned musicians such as: Ron "Bumblefoot Thal (ex. Guns N' Roses), Mattias IA Eklundh, Brett Garsed, Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Dave Martone, Danny Burton, Lalle Larsson etc. |
In October 2021 Fredrik played at the online Fireside Guitar Festival alongside players such as Andy Timmons, Paul Gilbert, Jennifer Batten and Alex Skolnick.
His music and work has been mentioned on numerous websites and international magazines e.g Guitar Player Magazine, Guitar Ink, Sweden Rock Magazine, Gitar Plus, Shred Academy, Axe Magazine etc. Endorsements & affiliates: Fractal Audio, DiMarzio, True Temperament, Swiss Picks |
Currently, Fredrik is working as a solo artist, session player and guitar teacher. He is also part of Swedish metal band Mytheral, writing and recording songs for their debut album.
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quotes and reviews about Fredrik
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"You should hear this guy play! He is a Scandinavian
guitar phenomenon" - Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Guns N' Roses, Whom Gods Destroy, Asia) "Pihl's masterful technique is as scary as his wacky compositional chops. He frightens me!" - Michael Molenda (Guitar Player magazine) "Very impressive playing" Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen, Talisman, Journey, Soto) "Great playing!!" - Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Sons of Apollo) "I just listened to your album. Sounds great! Nice job!" - Mattias IA Eklundh (Freak Kitchen) |
"I checked out a few audio clips on your site... Sounds good, sounds different than everybody else out there."
- George Bellas "In Focuz is a project that Fredrik Pihl does with another guitar player named Christian Johansson. These guys have a very good musical taste. A unique musicality with high quality fusion phrasing. They blend their way in soloing, and everyone can feel the emotion that went through it." - GuitarOnSky "Watch out for Freak out Fredrik!!!! Great ideas, tone and chops!" - Dave Martone "Fredrik Pihl has from my point a view, opened a breach in the quite closed world of instrumental guitar." - Spirit of metal webzine |
Discography
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Solo Artist
Artificial Infection (single) 2025 Trinity Light (single) - 2024 Spellbound (single) - 2022 Echoes of Time (single) - 2021 Nebula (single) - 2021 Vertigo (single) - 2019 Hope (single) - 2018 Crimson skies (single) - 2018 Static Alteration - 2017 Beyond my eyes (single) - 2016 The road home (single) - 2015 Nuances (single) - 2014 Cthulu whisper (single) - 2012 Silhouettes - 2011 Compilation albums: Various artists - Shred Freak - 2013 Various artists - Freaky guitars; our revenge - 2006 |
With others:
M3 - A Falling Star (single) - 2022 M3 - Breathe (single) - 2021 M3 - Revvolution D20 (single) - 2020 In Focuz - I don't mind (single) - 2018 The Rockoutz - Demo - 2014 Indemnity - 16 hours of darkness (EP) - 2004 Session work (excerpt): Winter - Keeping the flame alive (2024) Nelson - Waiting game (2022) Winter - Fire Rider (2022) Nelson - Velvet (2022) Keith Mitchell - Chew Toys (2022) Mars Fortune - Upcoming single (2021) Winter - Pale Horse - 2021 Derek Sean - Everybody's gunna make it - 2021 Danny Burton - Night and day - 2021 Nelson - Kings and queens - 2020 Jonathan Shearman - Empty lives - 2020 Mikael Svensson - A moment of life to live - 2020 Lakewood - Upcoming album - 2018 Encrypted Nomad - Guitar gigolo - 2014 Simon Hermansson - A funny confusion - 2011 Martin Månsson Sjöstrand trio - Med vänner - 2011 FSX - Sins - 2010 Meeri Brandum - Aldrig hänt - 2001 |
