Dan Marsala - metal musician

Dan Marsala

Born: 1980-11-03

Biography

Dan Marsala, born in 1982 in St. Louis, Missouri, is best known as the frontman of the post-hardcore band Story of the Year. He discovered his passion for music at a young age, being influenced by the grunge and punk rock movements of the 1990s. Marsala started playing guitar in his teens and quickly transitioned to lead vocals, showcasing his distinctive voice and energetic stage presence. After high school, he formed a band that would ultimately evolve into Story of the Year, planting the seeds for a significant career in music. The band gained traction in the early 2000s, instantly becoming a notable name in the alternative rock scene after releasing their debut album, 'Page Ave.' in 2003, which featured hits like 'Until the Day I Die'.

Roles

Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist

Band History

bigbluemonkey, Story of the Year

Signature Gear

Guitars: 2004 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Fender Telecaster '69 Custom Deluxe
Amps: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
Pedals: MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay
Microphones: Shure SM58
Cabinets: Mesa/Boogie 4x12 Cabinet with Vintage 30 Speakers
Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 10-46
Picks: Dunlop Tortex .73mm

Bandmates & Collaborators

Phil Sneed

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