Nick Layton is a professional guitarist, recording artist and teacher based in Vancouver, Washington, USA.
Inspired by the great hard rock and metal artists and guitarists of the late 70's and 80's, including Yngwie Malmsteen, Vinnie Moore, George Lynch, Michael Schenker, John Sykes, Randy Rhoads, Van Halen, Queensryche and Savatage, Nick became obsessed with the guitar as a teenager and never looked back. Nick is currently the lead guitarist and co founder of the USA melodic metal band FireWolfe and has also worked with the Seattle based hard rock legends Q5. He has recorded and worked with some amazing musicians such as Jay Schellen (Hurricane, Asia, Raiding the Rock Vault), David Fefolt (Hawk, Masi), Bobby Ferkovich (Presto Ballet, Pamela Moore Band), John Payne (Asia), Jeffrey McCormack (Q5, TKO, Fifth Angel), Evan Sheeley (Q5, TKO) and Jonathan K (Q5) among others. While remaining active in the northwest music scene In addition to his work with FireWolfe and as a solo artist, Nick has authored several online instructional courses for guitarists which you can find out more about at Nick's Guitar Firepower course site. On May 28th, 2021 Nick released a brand new album of heavy rock/metal instrumental hymns called Roxology. Together with Christian heavy metal bassist Roger Dale Martin (Vengeance Rising/Die Happy) the two released an album that will bring to mind uplifting and passionate music similar to Trans Siberian Orchestra, but with a spiritual message that is timeless. A full website has been dedicated to Roxology where one can learn more about the artists and the hymns. Check out www.roxologymusic.com for more info. In 2022 Nick created a new hard rock/metal band called Reign Of Glory along with bass player Roger Dale Martin (Vengeance Rising, Die Happy), vocalist Robyn Kyle Basauri (Red Sea, Die Happy) and drummer Jim Chaffin (The Crucified, Deliverance). The band was quickly sign to Roxx Records and released their debut album "All Will Bow" on August 12th, 2022. Nick mixed the album and Rob Perez mastered it. Get the CD or Vinyl directly from Roxx Records. Nick is currently hard at work on a new solo album due late 2022 or early 2023 on Limb Music. 
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NICK LAYTON DISCOGRAPHY
FireWolfe Reloaded (2022)
Limb Music Reissue of debut album New artwork by Dusan Markovic Remastered by Bart Gabriel 2 Bonus tracks and guest vocals by Jonathan K (Q5) and Bobby Leatherlungs Lucas (Attacker). Buy Album
FireWolfe's We Rule The Night (2014) Limb Music David Fefolt-Vocals Nick Layton-Guitars Bobby Ferkovich-Bass Jay Schellen-Drums Mixed by John Payne and Jay Schellen in Las Vegas, NV Buy Album 
Firewolfe's self titled debut (2011) Self released David Fefolt-Vocals Nick Layton-Guitars Paul Kleff-Guitars Jay Schellen-Drums Zack Uidl-Bass Mixed by John Payne and Jay Schellen in Los Angeles, CA 
Nick's solo album Storming the Castle (2008) Self released Nick Layton-All guitars and compositions David Cardwell-Vocals and drum programming Paul Tauterouff-Bass Mixed by Nick Layton Mastered by Rob Perez |
