Andy James is an English guitarist from Northampton, United Kingdom. Born in 1981, he works across instrumental rock, metal, progressive metal, progressive metalcore and rock.

Career

He is best known for his work as a guitar tutor and contributor to Lick Library, where he specialises in teaching lead techniques for heavy rock and metal. He also records solo material under his own name and has released albums including In the Wake of Chaos and Machine.

Bands and collaborations

James is a member of Sacred Mother Tongue. He is also associated with Five Finger Death Punch and Wearing Scars.

Style and influences

His solo playing is influenced by Joe Satriani and other guitarists in a similar style. His music also draws on metalcore bands such as Killswitch Engage.