Marco Puglisi
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| Birth name | Marco Puglisi |
| Origin | Basel, Switzerland |
| Genres | Progressive metal, shred, instrumental rock |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, composer, music producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, bass, keyboards |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | syndrone-music |
Syndrone is the stage name of Marco Puglisi, a Swiss guitarist, composer and music producer based in Basel, Switzerland.[1] He has released two instrumental albums, Chaos Mechanics (2018) and Neogenesis (2022), both characterized by technical shred playing combined with melodic progressive metal elements.[2][1] In 2019, he was selected as a top three finalist in the Guitarist of the Year competition.[3] Since 2025, he has collaborated with former DragonForce vocalist ZP Theart.[4]
Career
Early career and solo albums
Syndrone released his debut instrumental album Chaos Mechanics in 2018, featuring guest solos from Paul Wardingham and Keegan Donovan.[5] His second album, Neogenesis, was released on February 22, 2022, and features guest appearances by Andy Gillion on the track "Android God Revolution" and Tramaine on "Doomsday Apocalypse".[1][2] Both albums were entirely self-produced at his own studio in Basel.[1]
Guitarist of the Year 2019
In 2019, Syndrone was selected as one of the top three finalists in the Guitarist of the Year competition, organized by Guitar World, MusicRadar, and other guitar publications.[3] His playing was judged by John Petrucci, Steve Lukather, and Tosin Abasi, who awarded him top scores across all judging categories: technicality, originality, musicality, and feel.[3]
Shred Collab appearances
Syndrone has been a recurring participant in guitarist Jared Dines' annual "Biggest Shred Collab Song in the World" video series, appearing in the fifth (2022) and sixth (2023) installments alongside artists such as Matt Heafy (Trivium), Herman Li (DragonForce), Nita Strauss, and Michael Angelo Batio.[6][7]
Collaboration with ZP Theart
In 2025, Syndrone began collaborating with former DragonForce and Skid Row vocalist ZP Theart. Their first release, "Dark to Light", was released on December 12, 2025, marking Theart's first solo single in 13 years.[4] Theart described the collaboration: "I've been collaborating with the ridiculously talented Swiss writer and producer Syndrone and it has opened the door to a sound I've been wanting to explore for a long time."[4]
On January 9, 2026, they released a reimagined version of DragonForce's "Through the Fire and Flames" to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album Inhuman Rampage. The track features Syndrone on production and core instrumentation, with additional guitar solos by Sophie Burrell and Bradley Hall.[8]
Equipment
Syndrone uses a custom-made Waghorn Corax seven-string guitar equipped with a Bare Knuckle Cold Sweat humbucker in the bridge position, paired with a custom boost pedal and a Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III amp modeler.[1]
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Chaos Mechanics | Guest solos by Paul Wardingham and Keegan Donovan[5] |
| 2022 | Neogenesis | Guest solos by Andy Gillion and Tramaine[1] |
Singles (as producer/collaborator)
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | "Dark to Light" | ZP Theart | Writer and producer[4] |
| 2026 | "Through the Fire and Flames" (20th Anniversary) | ZP Theart | Producer and multi-instrumentalist[8] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Roche, Sam (October 26, 2022). "Marco Puglisi – aka Syndrone – recruits Andy Gillion for a no-holds-barred guitar playthrough of Android God Revolution". Guitar World. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Review: Syndrone - Neogenesis". Mostly Metal. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Guitarist of the Year 2019 finalists revealed!". MusicRadar. August 8, 2019. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Former DRAGONFORCE And SKID ROW Singer ZP THEART Releases 'Dark To Light' Solo Single". Blabbermouth.net. December 12, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Marco Puglisi: SYNDRONE - monster new album Chaos Mechanics featuring Paul Wardingham and Keegan Donovan!". Truth in Shredding. March 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Nearly 70 Guitarists Participated in Jared Dines' 'Biggest Shred Collab Song In The World' Video". MetalSucks. December 26, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Watch Members Of Trivium, Polyphia, Bad Wolves & More Take Part In Sixth Annual "The Biggest Shred Collab Song In The World"". ThePRP. December 27, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Ex-DRAGONFORCE Singer ZP THEART Releases 20th-Anniversary Reimagining Of 'Through The Fire And Flames'". Blabbermouth.net. January 9, 2026. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
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