Mehrzad Khodayari
Guitarist and musician shaping darkness into sound.
Mehrzad Khodayari (مهرزاد خدایاری) is a guitarist and musician working at the intersection of dark metal, atmospheric rock, and heavy underground music. His sound is shaped by the raw power of the electric guitar and an obsessive attention to tone, texture, and atmosphere.
With a deep connection to Schecter guitars and the dark, aggressive sonic palette of modern metal, Mehrzad crafts music that feels both cinematic and visceral. Every note is designed to move between shadow and intensity — a musical identity forged in distortion, delay, and darkness.
This website is the official digital home for his work, gear, and artistic vision.
Philosophy
Music is not just sound — it is atmosphere, weight, and emotion. Mehrzad approaches the guitar as an instrument of darkness and beauty, blending the aggression of metal with the cinematic scope of atmospheric composition. Each piece is a journey through shadow, built on heavy riffs, layered textures, and relentless rhythm.
Influences & Direction
Drawing from the legacy of underground metal, dark rock, and cinematic scoring, the music explores themes of isolation, power, and transformation. The Schecter Damien 7 Multiscale SB serves as the primary voice — a 7-string multiscale guitar built for the lowest tunings and the most punishing tones.