Andy C. Saxton Explained

Andy C. Saxton
Origin:	Watford, England
Genre:	Rock, progressive metal, acoustic, solo bass
Years Active:	1996–present
Associated Acts:	Cry for Silence First Signs of Frost New Device Amour Propre The Reunion
Occupation:	Musician, producer, film composer

Andy C. Saxton is a musician, producer and film composer^[1] from Watford, England. He has worked alongside many famous bands and musicians including Bon Jovi, Sepultura, Alexisonfire, Jimmy Eat World.^[2] Saxton was also the bassist for the Progressive Metal band Cry For Silence for eight years with the new ^[3] Slipknot bassist Alessandro Venturella. Saxton has played on albums with Ryan Richards from Funeral For a Friend and Charlie Simpson from Busted/Fightstar^[4]

Influences

According to an interview published in Bass Guitar magazine,^[5] Saxton's main influences are Alain Caron, Jaco Pastorius, Ryan Martinie, Stuart Zender, Les Claypool and Flea.

Discography

• Through The Precious Words (2001)^[6] with Cry For Silence
• The Longest Day Mighty Atom Records (2004)^[7] with Cry For Silence
• The Glorious Dead Visible Noise (2008)^[8] with Cry For Silence
• Takin Over Plastic Head Distribution (2009)^[9] with New Device
• The Shape Of Things To Come Basick Records (2017)^[10] with First Signs Of Frost

Notes and References

1. Web site: Andy Saxton. IMDb.com. 30 March 2016.
2. Web site: Bass Players United – Interview- Andy Saxton. Bass Players United. 30 March 2016.
3. Web site: New Slipknot Bassist Identity Discovered – Kerrang! . www.kerrang.com . 22 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140914225035/http://www.kerrang.com/22730/new-slipknot-bassist-identity-discovered/ . 14 September 2014 . dead.
4. Web site: A Souvenir From Italy Feat. Charlie Simpson – Cry For Silence Lyrics, Song Meanings, Videos, Full Albums & Bios. SonicHits. 30 March 2016.
5. Web site: Bassically speaking: Andy Saxton, The Reunion. Bass Guitar magazine. 30 March 2016.
6. Web site: Cry For Silence – Through The Precious Words. Discogs.com. 30 March 2016.
7. Web site: Cry For Silence – The Longest Day E.P. Punktastic.com. 30 March 2016.
8. Web site: CRY FOR SILENCE RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM 10th MARCH. Facebook.com. 30 March 2016.
9. Web site: Plastichead.com (UK): Music CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, Books, Accessories and other Music Merchandise. Plastichead.com. 30 March 2016.
10. Web site: 'The Shape Of Things To Come' is the upcoming EP from melodic tech-rock quintet First Signs Of Frost. Basickrecords.com. 11 August 2017.