A self-taught Bangalore-based guitarist and songwriter, Bryden Lewis draws from an eclectic variety of styles and influences as far apart as blues, rock, jazz, country, metal, and both Western and Indian classical music. His most prominent work has been in the realm of rock and heavy metal guitar with his band Slain and was commended by the Rolling Stone Metal Awards crowned as ‘Best Metal Guitarist’ in India in the year 2010 followed by the title of ‘Guitarist of the Year’ at the Jack Daniels Annual Rock Awards. He is best known for his work with contemporary rock idols Slain who have opened for international sensations Iron Maiden (UK), Mr. Big (US), and Meshuggah (Sweden). He was on tour for nearly four years with the world-renowned Indian folk artist, Raghu Dixit, as part of The Raghu Dixit Project and has been touring the world ever since he began playing at some of the most prestigious festivals such as Womad, Larmer Tree, etc. He has also been featured on the Andrew Marr show on BBC along with Raghu Dixit. Former endorsee of PRS Guitars, Bryden currently endorses Gibson Guitars and uses the Les Paul Standard 2013 and the Les Paul Custom Shop Axcess guitars. Awards: 'Guitarist of the year' - Jack Daniels Annual Rock Awards 2010 'Best Metal Guitarist' - Rolling Stone Metal Awards 2010 Best Guitarist - Hornbill Rock Contest - 2010 Best Guitarist - LiveWire IIT Mumbai 2008 Best Guitarist - Saarang IIT Chennai 2008 Best Guitarist - Strawberry Fields, NLS Bangalore 2007 Best Guitarist - CMC Vellore 2007 Best Guitarist - Christ University, Bangalore 2007