Paolo Gregoletto
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| Birth name | Paolo Gregoletto |
| Born | September 14, 1985 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Metalcore, thrash metal |
| Occupation(s) | Bassist |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| Years active | 1999 - Present |
| Label(s) | Roadrunner Records |
| Associated acts | Trivium |
| Website | http://www.trivium.org |
Paolo Gregoletto (born September 14, 1985 in Miami, Florida) is the bass player for the band Trivium and ex-member of Metal Militia. Gregoletto resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
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[edit] Before Trivium
Gregoletto was previously a member of Metal Militia and was with the band since it formed in 1999 providing bass and vocals. In 2003, they were considered for Grammy nominations in the categories of Best Rock (Metal) Album and Best Metal Performance.[1] Ultimately, however, the band was not given the nominations and Metallica went on to win Best Metal Performance for their album, St. Anger[2].
[edit] Trivium
Gregoletto joined Trivium in 2004 when Matt and Corey held auditions for a bass player. This was just in time for the tour with Machine Head.
[edit] Techniques
In an interview with Bass Guitar Magazine (July/August) Gregoletto reveals that he uses a variety of techniques to perform his bass-lines, as is typical of modern bassists. While he primarily uses a pick to perform the rapid plucking of his bottom strings necessary to compete with the double kick drumming of Travis Smith, he frequently adopts a two fingered plucking style to pick out the more elegant counter melodies and rapid pentatonic accompaniments necessary for some of Trivium's material. He will also frequently use a modern three fingered plucking style, as favored by Billy Sheehan, in order to achieve a gallop rhythm (two 16ths and one 8th) in the style of Iron Maiden's Steve Harris. In the same article he reveals that his preferable way to warm up is by performing chromatic exercises up and down the whole neck of the bass, using both fingers and a pick.
[edit] Personal Details
- Instrument: Bass, Back Up Vocals
- Birthday: September 14, 1985
- Birthplace: Miami, Florida
- Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
[edit] Equipment
Gregoletto is endorsed by BC Rich guitars and can be seen on the company's website performing with a neck through Mockingbird bass.
- Sinature B.C. Rich Paolo Gregoletto Signature Warlock Bass(4-5 string)
- 2 Custom B.C. Rich Warlocks(4&5-string)
- 2 Custom B.C. Rich Mockingbird (Neck-Thru, Dimarzio Pickups) 4 and 5 string
- B.C. Rich NJ Series 5 string Innovator
- B.C. Rich NJ Series 5 string Eagle
- Kustom Groove head 1200
- Kustom Cabs
- Sans Amp RBI
- Pizza box with rubber bands
[edit] External links
- Interview with Paulo Gregoletto at Heavy Metal Nation.com
- Interview with Paulo Gregoletto at Type 3 Media
[edit] Sources
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