Andy Gillion

In 2011, Andy Gillion was selected as the new songwriter/lead guitarist for the melodic death metal band, Mors Principium Est from over 200 applicants.[6] Since then, he has written and released four albums with the band, under AFM Records: ...And Death Said Live (2012), Dawn of the 5th Era (2014), Embers of a Dying World (2017) and Seven (2020).

In 2016, Gillion was a runner up in the final of the Guitar Idol Competition and performed live at the 100 Club in London, UK.[7]

In November 2019, his debut solo album, Neverafter was released. The first single, "Skyless" features Jeff Loomis of Arch Enemy, and Sam Paulicelli (66Samus) of Decrepit Birth.[8] The album also features Paul Wardingham and Christina Marie of The Voice. The record was co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson, who previously worked with bands like Soilwork and Scar Symmetry.[9]

"Neverafter", his debut solo album, was released on 15 November 2019. It is a predominantly instrumental concept album composed of symphonic, progressive and melodic death metal elements. The music tells the story of a young girl, Aria, and her journey through a dreamworld as she searches for resolution after the loss of her mother.[10]

The album features Jeff Loomis of Arch Enemy, Sam Paulicelli (66Samus) of Decrepit Birth, Paul Wardingham and Christina Marie of The Voice. The record was co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson, who previously worked with bands like Soilwork and Scar Symmetry.[11] As described by Metal Injection, "Gillion has truly created an epic masterpiece that would have raised Chopin's brow if he were still alive",[12] while MetalSucks commented, "predictably, the results are magnificent"[13]