Some players rely on their technical prowess to do the talking for them. For Seronova's Darren Shepherd, however, it's the riff that matters the most. Darren is a 25-year veteran of the music scene in Southwestern Virginia. He started his first band at only 13 years old and fronted the metal band Suddenly Silence for many years. After taking some time off to work on other projects, Darren is back with the metal band, Seronova. Seronova blends elements of old school hardcore, punk, and metalcore with elements of deathcore and early-century Nu-metal for a style that is both riff-heavy and groovy. Darren also has his own acoustic solo project going, and he's the full-time Senior Writer and Gear Tester for guitaristnextdoor.com. Be sure to catch Darren on tour with Seronova playing his custom Johnny Foreigner "The Six".