Rob Arnold

Born on January 3, 1980, Rob Arnold established himself as a prominent figure in the heavy metal music scene as the lead guitarist for the band Chimaira. His style incorporated elements from various influential guitarists such as Kirk Hammett, “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman, and Kerry King. During his tenure with Chimaira, Arnold was known for his use of drop-C tuning (CGCFAD) and custom ESP 7-string guitars tuned to drop-A (AEADGBE). His commitment to his craft led to an endorsement from ESP Guitars, which resulted in his own signature model, the RA-600, featuring an M body shape based on the ESP LTD m-1000. He also utilized Peavey 5150II amps, transitioning to a Peavey 6505+ amp head paired with a Mesa Boogie Cabinet in the mid-2000s.

Arnold’s career expanded beyond Chimaira when he joined the death metal band Six Feet Under in February 2011, alongside former Chimaira members Matt DeVries and Kevin Talley. With Six Feet Under, he contributed to the writing and recording of the 2012 album “Undead” and participated in tours across Europe and the United States. He also leads his own band, The Elite, which released the EP “WW3” in 2009 and their debut full-length album “Total Destruction” in 2018. Additionally, he has released solo work, including “Magnitude” in 2022 and “Menace” in 2023.

Throughout his career, Arnold has been involved in several notable projects and releases. With Chimaira, he was instrumental in albums such as “Pass Out of Existence” (2001), “The Impossibility of Reason” (2003), “Chimaira” (2005), “Resurrection” (2007), “The Infection” (2009), and “The Age of Hell” (2011). His work with Six Feet Under also includes the album “Unborn” (2013) and “Unburied” (2018). Beyond performing and writing, Arnold has shared his expertise through an instructional DVD for The Rock House Method, covering metal guitar techniques, soloing, riffing, and songwriting.