Chris at the practice spot playing his 7 String Ibanez Prestiege Guitar

Favorite bands and influences: Coroner, Rush, Dream Theater, Yngwie, Annihilator, King Diamond, Savatage and all the great classical composers

Chris Matyus formed Archetype with fellow bandmates Jamie Still and Keith Zeigler back in 1997.  An experienced guitar player, sound engineer, producer and music instructor  Chris’ songwriting is the heart of the band.  Influenced by such bands as Coroner, Rush, Dream Theater, Savatage and all of the great classical composers, Chris’ unique guitar playing and songwriting is what gives Archetype it’s distinct sound.
Since the release of Dawning Chris has taken his songwriting in a slightly different direction: “Ever since we put out Dawning, I have taken my songwriting to a much heavier, more aggressive and a bit less progressive area but our sound is still very original.”

Chris' top 20 most influential albums:

Judas Priest - Screaming For Vengeance
Coroner - Mental Vortex
Annihilator - Alice in Hell
Rush - Moving Pictures
Dream Theater - Images and Words
Unleashed - Where No Life Dwells
Loreena Mckennitt - Book of Secrets
Enya - Watermark
David Arkenstone - Return of the Guardians
John Williams Plays Barrios
Savatage - Gutter Ballet
Yngwie Malmsteen - Trilogy
King Diamond - The Eye
Entombed - Clandestine
Nile - Black Seeds of Vengeance