Guitarist/Producer/Session Player
Pete Metropoulos (Rocktropolis) is the guitarist for the progressive rock band Rocktropolis. Pete Metropoulos (Rocktropolis) has worked with The Process, Gabe Gonzalez (George Clinton) and former drummer John Macaluso (Yngwie Malmsteen, ARK and VOX). Pete Metropoulos (Rocktropolis) is a Nominee of the 2013 & 2014 Detroit Music Awards.  

ROCKTROPOLIS is represented by Howard Hertz/Joseph Bellanca (Hertz Schram, p.c.) Mr. Hertz’s impressive roster includes George Clinton, Sippie Wallace, The Romantics, The Bass Brothers, Eminem, Marilyn Manson, Russell Simmons, O-Town, Pantera, Marcus Belgrave, The GO, Mike Posner, Elmore Leonard, Warner Tamerlane and Atlantic Records.

Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” was born July 15, 1984, In Bay City Mi. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” came from a family who shared a deep love for music and many of Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis”  family members are highly gifted musicians. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” was introduced to music and musical instruments at a very early age. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” was exposed to many different styles of music ranging from Classical, Ethnic (traditional and contemporary Greek, Polish, Russian, Spanish), Pop, and of course, the many different types of Rock. Because of this exposure by people with intense love for music, Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” love for music grew exponentially. When Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” was 11 years old, his dad gifted Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” with his first guitar. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” has been playing for about 18 years. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” started to really take off with his playing after age 13. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” life, from 13 years old and on, was everyday to make music or be with the greatest musicians in his area. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” father Sam Metropoulos (bass/keys for ROCKTROPOLIS), played a huge part in Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” early years. Sam kept Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” very busy playing and sharpening his skills on the fretboard. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” had a tight group of friends that had a similar mind set, one of which was his best friend growing up. He was heavily influenced by Rock, Jazz and Blues. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” really learned a lot from him as he helped open a new door which expanded Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” ability. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” chops are due to all the years of practice. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” would easily spend 8 hours a day while I was a teenager and young adult writing, playing and improving with or without other musicians. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” owe a big thanks to his father Sam Metropoulos for having such a big part in jump starting his musical carrier. One of Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” most memorable moments was with John Macaluso (former drummer for Yngwie Malmsteen). He has always been a big inspiration to Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis”. Another close friend of Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” is Gabe Gonzalez (George Clinton P-Funk All Stars). David Asher (The Process) has always been a tight friend of Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” growing up and he will guest appear on our upcoming ROCKTROPOLIS album 3113.The list of players Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” has played with can never be too big. There's a lot more players Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” would love to work with. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” said “it has been very special to have the experiences and friends I’ve made so far. I really am looking forward to what the future may bring for me.” In 2013 was Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” first time for a nomination in the Detroit Music Awards. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” ended up with 3 nominations in all. It was very flattering to know that Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” had that much support from such a strong music community. When Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” was learning music Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” never really learned how to play his favorite guitarist's style or favorite band's music. When Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” knew enough to play, Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” would let feelings take it away and start to hone feelings and techniques to create something magical. Music isn’t about being the best or being the greatest. It’s about being YOUR best, YOUR greatest, by being the best that YOU can be. No Competition...we all just do what we do said Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis”. Some of the gear Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” use for live performances: Yamaha and Parker guitars, Engl 530 tube preamp, CryBaby DCR-2SR rack wah, Alesis Quadraverb Digital Effects Processor, BBE 482i Sonic Maximizer, Crate SPA-200 power amp, and Fender Stereo Ready 4X12 cabs. 
Official website:  www.RocktropolisMusic.com.
Facebook:     www.facebook.com/Rocktropolis


For You By Pete Metropoulos

2014 Fire Hyena Studios Pete Metropoulos Rocktropolis

10th Anniversary Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival 2015

Published on Mar 24, 2015 by Shaky Media :
You HAVE to watch Epic Storm! https://youtu.be/MuXPgt1lLaA?t=6m16s

Pete Metropoulos Performing Incensed By The Sound & Epic Storm Live at Cave Radio Broadcasting on Feb. 27th, 2015. By 3113 at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rocktropolis

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Pete Metropoulos - Incensed By The Sound & Epic Storm - Live at Cave Radio Broadcasting

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Irenaeus

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For You

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Timemaker

Pete Metropoulos Guitarist/Producer/Session Player
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VIDEO LINK HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWSyUsWG0bk 


Pete Metropoulos (Rocktropolis) - Feeling the Blues

Stand Down a track off Everyday Ghost Album Fireset

Aaron Lenk on vocals/Guitar is a powerful singer that has toured the usa with several projects. He is also known for his studio session work as a Multi, 
instrumentalist producer and has produced music for animation. He also is working on a album called L.E.N.K featuring John Macaluso on drums & 
Emanuela Cicia Sequino On Vocals 

Sean Haller on Bass is one amazingly talented player. His grooves will take you in and thump you out, with his years of experience and devotion to being 
the best player he can become. He has had the chance to tour and recorded with some of Michigan’s best talent over the past 25 years. Sean also is 
a producer and recording engineer that has been helping bands for years reach their goals of making an album

Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” is a guitar virtuoso with a melodic shredding style that will take you on a journey. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” 
Has recorded and or performed with “John Macaluso “Malmsteen”, Gabe Gonzalez and Tony P-Funk “George Clinton P-Funk” Miki Howard, Ronald Lee “American Idol” 
Larry Mccray and more. Endorsed By Metropoulos Amplification, 2015 / 2016 Review Music Awards Nominee, 2014 Review Music Awards Winner 
Rock Guitarist – Pete Metropoulos, 2013 / 2014 / 2016 Detroit Nominee

John Macaluso has recorded over 200 albums and toured worldwide as a session drummer, recording artist, teacher, clinician and producer. He has 4 GOLD 
albums to his credit. John has played for some of the world's top artists in many different genres of music. His recording and touring list includes: 
Yngwie Malmsteen, Symphony X, ARK, TNT, James LaBrie (Dream Theater), Riot, Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson), Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Guns and Roses), 
KRS-1, Union Radio, Joe Lynn Turner, Uli Jon Roth, George Lynch, Pete Steel, Felicia Collins (David Letterman Show), Starbreaker, Dee Snider, Powermad, 
Spread Eagle, Danny Miranda (Queen), The Good Rats, Randy Coven, Alex Masi, Vitalij Kuprij, Chris Caffery (Trans Siberian Orchestra), Bobby Hambel (Biohazard), 
Tony Bongiovi, Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden), Danny Spitz (Anthrax), MCM, Metal Mike (Rob Halford), Dave Eggar (Evenescence) and more

Website: 
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Album Fireset Buy Link:
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Stand Down By Everyday Ghost

Megaman II NES Ending With Pete Metropoulos - Rocktropolis On Guitar
Mega Man 2’s epilogue has earned it a spot on countless “best game ending” lists, and you only have to watch it to see why. The composition and refinement of the animation are startlingly modern for a 1988 NES game. On the right side of the screen, we see Mega Man calmly walking, presumably toward the bucolic village depicted on the left. As Mega Man strolls along, the seasons come and go. He changes color to match the weather, observing a profound passage of time. (Mega Man’s color changes when he switches to a different weapon, so it’s moving to see the effect used here for aesthetic harmony rather than for combat.)

It strikes me that Mega Man walks. Whenever he finishes a level, Mega Man typically teleports back to home base to recover and to be outfitted with new weaponry. But when his quest is over, he walks. Perhaps his masters forget about him just that quickly—now that he’s done his duty and defeated Dr. Wily, they don’t see any reason to beam him home. (Defying quantum physics must make for one hell of an electricity bill, after all.)

I believe, though, that our hero chooses to walk. The fancy teleportation trick is something he uses when there’s a war to be won. Once the fighting is over, his overwhelming urge is to be human again, or as close as he can come. He doesn’t want to be Mega Man, the warrior, any longer than he needs to be. So he walks home on his own two legs, even if it takes the better part of a year. It’s ascetic, and it’s honest.

This interpretation is borne out by the closing shot of the epilogue: Mega Man’s helmet on top of a knoll, its wearer nowhere in sight. Bookending that first moment of the game, in which Mega Man straps on his helmet and set to work, this is one of the most powerful images of the NES era. It recasts Mega Man as a reluctant hero. By placing the helmet where we can see it and removing himself from the picture, Mega Man is peeling off one last bit of stagecraft.

The scene creates a poignant distance between the player and the hero. It gives Mega Man a soul of his own, apart from you. All that fighting and destruction were the product of a role we had the kid play, a role represented by the warrior’s helmet. In other words, Mega Man 2 was a show for your benefit, and now the kid wants his privacy. We had our fun together, he says, but you don’t get to know the real me—that final truth is mine alone. You can keep the hat.

Megaman II NES Ending With Pete Metropoulos - Rocktropolis On Guitar

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Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” was born July 15, 1984, In Bay City Mi. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” came from a family who shared a deep love for music and many of Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” family members are highly gifted musicians. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” was introduced to music and musical instruments at a very early age. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” was exposed to many different styles of music ranging from Classical, Ethnic (traditional and contemporary Greek, Polish, Russian, Spanish), Pop, and of course, the many different types of Rock. Because of this exposure by people with intense love for music, Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” love for music grew exponentially. When Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” was 11 years old, his dad gifted Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” with his first guitar. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” has been playing for about 18 years. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” started to really take off with his playing after age 13. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” life, from 13 years old and on, was everyday to make music or be with the greatest musicians in his area. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” father Sam Metropoulos (bass/keys for ROCKTROPOLIS), played a huge part in Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” early years. Sam kept Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” very busy playing and sharpening his skills on the fretboard. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” had a tight group of friends that had a similar mind set, one of which was his best friend growing up. He was heavily influenced by Rock, Jazz and Blues. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” really learned a lot from him as he helped open a new door which expanded Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” ability. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” chops are due to all the years of practice. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” would easily spend 8 hours a day while I was a teenager and young adult writing, playing and improving with or without other musicians. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” owe a big thanks to his father Sam Metropoulos for having such a big part in jump starting his musical carrier. One of Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” most memorable moments was with John Macaluso (former drummer for Yngwie Malmsteen). He has always been a big inspiration to Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis”. Another close friend of Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” is Gabe Gonzalez (George Clinton P-Funk All Stars). David Asher (The Process) has always been a tight friend of Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” growing up and he will guest appear on our upcoming ROCKTROPOLIS album 3113.The list of players Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” has played with can never be too big. There's a lot more players Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” would love to work with. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” said “it has been very special to have the experiences and friends I’ve made so far. I really am looking forward to what the future may bring for me.” In 2013 was Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” first time for a nomination in the Detroit Music Awards. Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” ended up with 3 nominations in all. It was very flattering to know that Pete Metropoulos “Rocktropolis” had that much support from such a strong music community.