Jim Tasikas
Musical artist
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Dimitrios Jim Tasikas (born March 19, 1975) is a Greek-American guitarist and founder of the Rochester-based progressive metal band Contrarian.[1][2]
March 19, 1975
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| Background information | |
| Born | Dimitrios Jim Tasikas March 19, 1975 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
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| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitars, Keyboards |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Label | Willowtip |
| Website | contrarianofficial |
Early life
Tasikas is a Greek citizen, he holds dual citizenship with the United States and Greece. His father and mother are Greek immigrants who moved to the U.S. from Florina, Greece.[3][4][5]
Career
Tasikas is the primary songwriter and performs a number of different roles in Contrarian. These include complex guitar parts, keyboards and occasional lead guitar. He shares guitar duties with Brian Mason, playing mainly technical rhythm sections.[6][7][8][9] Tasikas is also known for his extensive guitar collection which has been featured in Decibel Magazine.[10][11][12][13] As of September 2020, Tasikas has been endorsed by ESP guitars and primarily uses their M Series guitars.[14][15][16][17]
Death By Metal Assistant Producer
Tasikas is credited as co-producer in the documentary Death By Metal which focuses on life and career of musician Chuck Schuldiner.[18][19][20][21][22]
Guitars
- ESP M-III DXM Natural 6-string guitar Japan
- ESP M-II DXM Orange Burst 6-string guitar Japan
- ESP LTD M-I Custom ‘87 Black 6-string guitar
- Charvel San Dimas Style 1 Trans Gold USA
- ESP USA M-7 FR Flamed Maple - See Thru Black Cherry Sunburst 7-String Guitar
Amplification
- Laney IRT120H Ironheart Guitar Amplifier Head, 120 Watts
- Friedman BE-100 Deluxe 3-channel 100-watt Tube Head
Discography
Manic
- Recollection of What Never Was (1996) - guitar/keyboards
Delirium Endeavor
- Flight of the Imagination(1998) - guitar
- Twelve Cusp(2004) - guitar
Contrarian
- Predestined (2014)
- Polemic (2015)
- To Perceive Is to Suffer (2017)
- Their Worm Never Dies (2019)
- Only Time Will Tell (2020)
- Sage Of Shekhinah (2023)