Charlotte, NC-based Guitarist & Vocalist Donnie Christianson blends progressive rock, metal, classic rock, ambient, soundscapes, and electronica, unleashing an instantly recognizable brand of scifi-inspired, melodic guitar rock reminiscent of Joe Satriani, Queensryche, and Nightwish, while revealing influences from Pink Floyd, NIN, and Asia.

His guitar influences include Aldo Nova, Rudolf Schenker, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Vinnie Moore, Neil Geraldo and Zack Smith (Scandal). Vocal influences are Steve Perry, Geoff Tate, Don Dokken, Doro Pesch, and Benny Mardones.

DC can be heard on albums by Dukes Nitemare, Thor, Christina Raine, and more, with styles ranging from country rock to 80's metal, ambient, and more. You can also find a handful of lo-fi, independent solo projects released throughout the 80's and 90's.

Solo Releases:

* Souls on Ice (5-song EP) (2009)
* Dreamer's Hideaway (2008)
* Evolution (2003)
* Paradox (2001)
* Dreamspell (2000)
* Instrumentia (2000)
* Donnie Christianson (1995)
* Pictures (1992)
* Donnie Christianson (4-song Cassette EP) (1990)
* Don't Damage the Goods (1989)

w/Silverwing:

* Rain (unreleased)
* Reality (Mp3.com version) (2000)
* Reality (StarUSA version) (1996)
* Perris Records Compilation 1997 (also w/Anthrax, Faster Pussycat, Thor, etc.) (1997)
* Perris Records Compilation 1996 (also w/Dio, Maiden, Thor, etc.) (1996)

w/Dukes Nitemare:

* Dukes Nitemare Another Town, Another Show (2003)
* Dukes Nitemare Willows (1998)

Others:

* Mox Ruby Sanctuary Shattered (2000)
* Thor Thunderstruck: Tales from the Equinox (1998)
* Christina Raine Face of a Fallen Angel (1998)
* Artists of StarUSA (w/Thor, Tunnel, Wulfgang & others) American Tribute to a British Princess (1997)

TV/Film/Game Credits:

* Damnation The Game; commercial mod for Unreal Tournament 2004; sound design, voice-over work, score, in-level audio programming (2004, Blue Omega Games)
* Chauncey the Chrismas Dragon; children's animated short film; classical score (2003)
* The Epic of Arn; animated children's film; score & sound effects (2003)
* Zenfar; video game (2004)
* Helix Core; video game (2002)
* Virtual vs. Real; short film (2002)
* Dragon*Con Art Awards Show, bumper music 2002-2005
* Shields Up! Online MMORPG; music, sound effects design, 700+ pieces of custom game art (2004-2005)
* Weather Channel
* Discovery Channel
* Survivor

Corporate Videos:

* ProMat 2009 Highlights; soundtrack (2009)
* A Typical Day at ProMat 2009; soundtrack (2008)
* Introducing the Material Handling & Logistics Industry; soundtrack, voice-over direction, editing (2008)
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