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. Divine Allegiance brings together an international cast of acclaimed musicians for a dark fantasy journey through a world of sword, sorcery and melodic metal.
DIVINE ALLEGIANCE
STUDIO ALBUM • 2027
The forthcoming studio album from Todd Seitz’s STYGIA
Divine Allegiance brings together progressive, power and neoclassical metal with a cinematic dark-fantasy atmosphere, built around Todd Seitz’s compositions and guitar work.
Featuring an international lineup of acclaimed musicians, the album combines soaring vocals, intricate arrangements, heavy riffing and virtuosic performances within the world of STYGIA.
THE ALLEGIANCE
The musicians behind Divine Allegiance
Michael Vescera — Vocals (Loudness, Yngwie Malmsteen)
Michael LePond — Bass (Symphony X)
John Macaluso — Drums (Yngwie Malmsteen, TNT)
Kevin Codfert — Keyboards (Adagio, Myrath)
Todd Seitz — Guitars
SPECIAL GUESTS
Jens Johansson (Stratovarius, Yngwie Malmsteen)
Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Sons of Apollo)
Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius)
Mixed & Mastered by Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, Opeth, Arch Enemy)
BACKGROUND
Todd Seitz is a guitarist, composer and Berklee College of Music graduate whose music blends progressive metal, neoclassical guitar and classic heavy metal.
At Berklee, Todd studied with acclaimed guitarist Joe Stump, further developing the technical and compositional approach that would become the foundation of his own music.
STYGIA first emerged in 2007, when Todd assembled an international lineup featuring Mike Vescera, Mike Mangini, Vitalij Kuprij and Chris McCarvill. The project's early recordings received coverage from Blabbermouth and international metal press, establishing the progressive power metal and dark-fantasy foundation that would eventually evolve into Divine Allegiance.
After an extended hiatus, Todd returned to STYGIA with an expanded vision, bringing together an international cast of acclaimed musicians to complete the project and carry it into its next chapter.
Alongside his work as a performing and recording artist, Todd has spent more than 16 years as a professional guitar instructor, teaching players from beginner through advanced levels.
GUITAR INSTRUCTION
Berklee-Trained • 16+ Years of Teaching Experience
Beginner to Advanced • Rock • Metal • Technique • Theory • Improvisation
DiMarzio Endorsed Artist