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Christian Vidal
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Vidal with Therion at Wacken Open Air 2016
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| Born | 26 April 1972 Zárate, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Genres | Symphonic metal, heavy metal, hard rock, instrumental rock |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
| Associated acts | Therion, Cuero |
Christian Vidal is a talented guitarist from Argentina. He was born on April 26, 1972. He is best known as a member of the symphonic metal band Therion. He has also released his own music.
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Christian Vidal's Musical Journey
Early Life and Guitar Skills
Christian Vidal grew up in Zárate, Argentina. He started playing the guitar when he was just eight years old. This early start helped him become a skilled musician.
Forming the Band Cuero
In 2001, Christian helped form a heavy metal band called Cuero. He played with singer Enrique Gomez Yafal. Cuero toured all over Argentina and released two albums. These albums were "Cuero" (2000) and "Heavy Metal" (2004).
Solo Music and Touring
In 2005, Christian released his first solo album, "El Viaje" (which means "The Journey"). On this album, he blended instrumental rock with traditional Argentine music styles. These styles included Folklore and Tango. He even toured Spain twice to share his new music.
Playing with Eric Martin
Christian joined a band called The Road Vultures in 2007. This band played with Eric Martin, the former singer of the famous band Mr. Big. They toured together across South America and India.
Teaching Guitar
For several years, Christian also taught guitar lessons. He taught at the Technological Institute for Contemporary Music (I.T.M.C.). He helped students learn about improvisation and how to play melodies with chords. He also showed them how to use these skills in Argentine music.
Joining Therion
In February 2010, Christian Vidal became the new guitarist for Therion. This was a big step in his career. He helped record their album "Sitra Ahra". After the album, he joined Therion on a tour across Latin America. The tour started in Buenos Aires on October 1st. They also toured Europe in November and December to show off their new music.
In March 2012, Christian traveled to Sweden. He recorded guitars for another Therion album, "Les Fleurs du Mal". Later that year, he toured with "Queen Symphonic Rhapsody". This show featured singers like Thomas Vikstrom and Mats Leven.
To celebrate Therion's 25th anniversary, Christian toured with the band again. They visited Latin America in June 2012 and Europe from October to November 2012.
Christian Vidal's Music Albums
Christian Vidal has played on many albums throughout his career. Here are some of the albums he has been a part of:
- 2000 — Cuero «Cuero»
- 2002 — Christian Vidal «Instrumental»
- 2004 — Cuero «Heavy Metal»
- 2005 — Christian Vidal «El Viaje»
- 2010 — Therion «Sitra Ahra»
- 2012 — Therion «Les Fleurs du Mal»
- 2015 – Full Nothing Full Nothing
- 2016 — Therion «Les Epaves»
- 2017 – Home
- 2018 – Therion Beloved Antichrist
- 2021 – Soulkick No turning Back
- 2021 – Therion Leviathan
- 2022 – Therion Leviathan II
- 2023 – Soulkick Hide The End
- 2023 – Therion Leviathan III
