George Ochoa

George Ochoa (born April 29, 1962) is an American guitarist that started in 1987.

George Rene Ochoa
Birth nameGeorge Rene Ochoa[1]
Born (1962-04-29) April 29, 1962
OriginHollywood, California
GenresChristian metal,[2] heavy metal, thrash metal, progressive metal[3]
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitars, keyboards
Years active1987-present
Associated acts

History

1990-1999

Ochoa began his musical career with the power metal band, Recon with Rey Parra (Sacred Warrior).[4] Recon went on for a few years until 1990. Before Recon disbanded, Ochoa joined the thrash metal band, Deliverance.[5] and recorded on the most influential of the Deliverance discography, Weapons of Our Warfare in 1990 and What a Joke in 1991. He left the band in 1991 after the recording of What a Joke. Ochoa then went on to perform with Vengeance Rising as a live guitarist in 1992. The band only had two official members at that time, vocalist Roger Martinez and drummer Johnny Vasquez. He performed with them until the band disbanded later that year. In 1994, Ochoa resurfaced with Mortification, the Australian death metal, on their album Primitive Rhythm Machine in 1995 as their guitarist and keyboardist. In 1996, Ochoa left the band.

2000-present

In 2002, Ochoa formed a modern rock band with former Vengeance members, Larry Farkas and Glen Mancaruso, called S.A.L.T.. However, S.A.L.T. disbanded in 2004. Ochoa remained musically silent until 2010. In 2010, Ochoa played with Jimmy P. Brown II's side-project Jupiter VI.[6] In 2013, Ochoa formed a supergroup with Rey Parra, Johnny Gonzales, and Todd Libby.[7] Ochoa later on re-joined Deliverance several years later in 2014 with Victor Macias and Jim Chaffin.[5] In 2017, it was announced that Ochoa had departed from Deliverance yet a second time, being replaced by Glenn Rogers, who had originally been replaced by Ochoa.[8][9]

Discography

Deliverance

  • Weapons of Our Warfare (1990)
  • What a Joke (1991)

Recon

  • Recon (1989)
  • Behind Enemy Lines (1990)
  • Recon '90 (1990)
  • Live at Cornerstone 2001 (2001)

Mortification

  • Primitive Rhythm Machine (1995)

Worldview

  • The Chosen Few (2015)

Vengeance Rising

Personal life

Ochoa has been married to his wife Denise Malik Ochoa since 2001. They currently reside in Santa Clarita, CA.

References

  1. Simms, Kelley (June 1, 2015). "WORLDVIEW - From Death Brings Life". Brave Words. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  2. Rockwell, Andrew. "Interview with George Ochoa of Worldview". Angelic Warlord. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  3. thrashboy (August 19, 2015). "An Interview with 'George Ochoa' and 'Rey Parra' of 'Worldview'". The Metal Resource. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  4. Pelt, Doug Van (November 1, 1990). "Recon: American glam metal band seeking to glorify the Lord". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  5. "Metal Report - December 2014". The Metal Priest. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  6. Pelt, Doug Van (September 1, 2010). "Up From the Ashes III: A Concert Review". HM Magazine. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  7. "Former Deliverance, Sacred Warrior, Vengeance Members Join Forces In WORLDVIEW". Blabbermouth.net. December 4, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  8. Brown II, Jimmy (September 7, 2017). "Deliverance Rises Again". Heaven's Metal Magazine. Interviewed by Doug Van Pelt. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
  9. Beard, Mason (September 7, 2017). "Glenn Rogers returns to Deliverance". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
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