JACKY SURANTO (GUITARS)

• Born on: 01/03/78
• Main influences: Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Rush, Metallica, Helloween, The Flower Kings, Camel
• Previous bands: Stoeva, Paragraph
• First record acquired: MR. Big - Lean Into It
• First concert attended: Helloween - ‘Indonesian Tour’

Biography:
He was born on January 3rd, 1978. The first time he joined a band, he played drums for his high school band, Stoeva. With this band he played some material from alternative rock bands. His interest on drums began when he attended his friend’s band rehearsal.

Several years later, some friends invited him to join a rock band (Paragraph) with a little touch of progressive music. With this band he records a demo, but in ‘99 he left the band because he wants to concentrate with his study. During his college years, he interested in playing guitar. He learns how to play guitar from books and videos. During the time, he was invited to become a singer and also a guitar player, the band it self played metal compositions.

In September 2005, when Vantasma preparing to perform at the ‘Prognite’ event, Gaga invited him to become one of Vantasma’s guitarist. Untill one day, Vantasma have the opportunity to record their materials into their own albums with the title “Beyond Fallen Dreams”.

Favourite Records and Artists:
Megadeth - Countdown To Extinctions, Youthanasia
Metallica - Kill ‘Em All
Sepultura - Arise
Iron Maiden - Peace of Mind, A Real Dead/Live Ones
Dream Theater - Images And Words, Metropolis Pt.2-Scenes From A Memory
Symphony X - The Oddysey
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny
Helloween - Time of The Oath
Rush - YYZ
Guns N’ Roses - Use Your Illusions I & II
Extreme - Waiting For The Punchline
The Flower Kings - Retropolis
Steve Vai - Fire Garden