Henrik Schaller

**Henrik Schaller** is a 23-year-old German guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter based in Nuremberg, Bavaria, who’s been making waves in the progressive metal scene. Starting with a supermarket plastic guitar at age 10, he quickly upgraded to proper instruments, drawing early inspiration from bands like AC/DC and Metallica before diving into technical challenges like Dream Theater’s iconic riffs. His solo career took off in 2022 with the debut single “Set The World Alight,” featuring Sanctuary’s Joseph Michael and Act of Defiance’s Chris Broderick, followed by high-profile collaborations with virtuosos like Jeff Loomis (Nevermore) and Gene Hoglan (Death, Testament) on tracks such as “Projection” and “The Witness.” Recent releases like “Gods & Monsters,” “Ain’t No Sunshine,” and the introspective “Transparent” showcase his blend of intricate guitar work and genre-blurring experimentation, cementing his reputation as a rising talent with a knack for merging melodic hooks with prog-metal complexity. When not crafting his own music, he plays live and session roles for bands like Torrential Rain, balancing raw energy with precision-tuned musicianship.

Genres

Melodic Metal

Related Artists

Radiohead

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Periphery

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Latest Release

Free Falling

Henrik Schaller

Single - Released April 4, 2025