Todd Seitz's STYGIA
THE LEGEND
Todd Seitz's STYGIA is a progressive, power and neoclassical metal project created by guitarist and composer Todd Seitz.
Blending powerful melodies, intricate compositions and virtuosic musicianship, STYGIA draws listeners into a dark fantasy world inspired by sword-and-sorcery storytelling.
The forthcoming debut album, Divine Allegiance, features an international lineup of acclaimed musicians, bringing Todd's musical vision to life.
Divine Allegiance
Divine Allegiance is the forthcoming debut studio album from Todd Seitz's STYGIA, combining the power and melody of traditional heavy metal with progressive arrangements, neoclassical guitar work and a dark fantasy atmosphere.
Featuring an international cast of accomplished musicians, the album delivers soaring vocals, powerful rhythm sections, intricate instrumental passages and Todd Seitz's distinctive guitar-driven compositions.
Following an extensive creative and production overhaul, Divine Allegiance has been completed with reamped guitars and bass, mixing and mastering by acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman in Sweden.
THE ALLEGIANCE
The musicians behind Divine Allegiance
Todd Seitz — Guitars, Composition
Michael Vescera — Vocals (Loudness, Yngwie Malmsteen)
Michael LePond — Bass (Symphony X)
John Macaluso — Drums (Ark, Yngwie Malmsteen, TNT)
Kevin Codfert — Keyboards (Adagio, Myrath)
SPECIAL GUEST SOLOISTS
Jens Johansson — Keyboards (Stratovarius, Yngwie Malmsteen)
Derek Sherinian — Keyboards (Dream Theater, Sons of Apollo)
Timo Tolkki — Guitar (Stratovarius)
PRODUCTION
Fredrik Nordström — Guitar and Bass Reamping, Mixing and Mastering (Studio Fredman, Sweden)
BACKGROUND
Todd Seitz is an American guitarist, composer and graduate of Berklee College of Music whose work combines progressive metal, neoclassical guitar technique and traditional heavy metal influences.
While attending Berklee, Todd studied with renowned guitarist Joe Stump, further developing his technical abilities and compositional approach.
Todd founded STYGIA in 2007, assembling an international recording lineup featuring vocalist Mike Vescera, drummer Mike Mangini, keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij and bassist Chris McCarvill. The project's early recordings attracted attention from Blabbermouth and international metal publications, establishing its foundation in progressive power metal and dark fantasy.
Following an extended period of development, Todd undertook a major creative and production overhaul of Divine Allegiance, incorporating new recordings and an expanded roster of internationally recognized musicians.
The completed album represents the realization of Todd's original artistic vision and marks a new chapter for Todd Seitz's STYGIA.
In addition to his recording work, Todd has more than 16 years of professional teaching experience, instructing guitarists from beginner through advanced levels.
PRIVATE GUITAR INSTRUCTION
Berklee College of Music Graduate • 16+ Years of Professional Teaching Experience
Personalized guitar instruction for beginner, intermediate and advanced players.
Specializing in rock, heavy metal, progressive metal, lead guitar technique, music theory, improvisation, ear training and overall musicianship.
DiMarzio Endorsed Artist
Contact Todd for lesson availability and additional information.