Brandon Ellis

Brandon Ellis is an American guitarist best known as the lead guitarist of The Black Dahlia Murder, one of the most influential melodic death metal bands in the United States. He joined the band in 2017 and quickly proved himself one of the most technical and melodically gifted soloists in the genre.

His style combines the aggression of death metal with solos of surprising musicality: long, well-constructed phrases, expressive vibrato, and a sense of drama that elevates each solo above the brutal riffing surrounding it. His contributions on albums like 'Verminous' and 'Servitude' are reference points in the genre.

On YouTube, Brandon shares playthroughs of his solos, rig tours, and reflections on technique and composition. His channel, while niche, is a valuable resource for metal guitarists who want to understand how to build narratively coherent solos within an extreme context.