About
Music producer, songwriter, singer, and guitarist best known for serving as the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist of the band Ice Nine Kills. He joined the already established group act in 2015 after its former guitarist, Justin Morrow, resigned. He also performs vocals and produces for his band HAWK. He has produced and recorded the instrumentals for record labels including Victory, Thriller, Sumerian, and Fearless.
Before Fame
He began playing the guitar at a young age and drew inspiration from bands like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Taking Back Sunday. He began pursuing a music career in 2005. That same year, he helped to create the band This or the Apocalypse, which earned recognition for its 2012 album "Dead Years." He was approached to work on the album "The Silver Scream" for Ice Nine Kills in 2015 and ended up staying on as a permanent member of the group.
Trivia
"The Silver Scream" reached the #29 spot on the Billboard 200 chart following its 2015 release. Some of the many guitars he has been known to play include the Gibson Les Paul and the Fender Telecaster. Some of the most notable Ice Nine Kills songs he has written and performed include "A Grave Mistake," "Communion of the Cursed," and "Hardcastles."
Family Life
His Welsch Corgi, Starks, has appeared in numerous photos on his rickyarmellino Instagram account. He has described his family as a group of music lovers.
Associated With
He has performed alongside fellow Ice Nine Kills members such as Spencer Charnas and Patrick Galante.
