felt unsatisfied with the band, preferring to be involved in death metal. Following his departure from Nevermore, went through a transitional period where he briefly joined Monstrosity as a touring member but remained somewhat inactive for the rest of the time. When asked about Nevermore years later he replied "I got kicked out of Nevermore because I wasn’t queer." Cannibal Corpse In 1997 he was approached by Cannibal Corpse through several relations. After auditioning for the band, ultimately became a permanent member replacing Rob Barrett. He has been featured on every Cannibal Corpse album since Gallery of Suicide up until Red Before Black when he officially parted ways of the band. Since his involvement in Cannibal Corpse, has been credited on some of the band's more technically complicated songs. One song which has been cited by other band members, both past and current, as the most difficult Cannibal Corpse song is "Frantic Disembowelment" from the album The Wretched Spawn. To this day the band has performed this song live only once. has often been complimented by his co-members and other musicians in the death metal scene for his proficiency. In the documentary DVD Centuries of Torment: The First 20 Years bassist Alex Webster stated that "Some of his rhythm parts are as difficult as a solo might be in another band." Drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz commended his contribution to the band's music, stating "He really is a vital part of the Cannibal [Corpse] sound. His songs are awesome and we definitely need his songs on our CDs." himself admitted that he tends to write more technical songs but often regards it as a by-product of the songwriting process rather than an aim in itself. However unlike Webster and Mazurkiewicz, does not take part in the composition of lyrics and instead focuses on the music. Slayer In April 2011 filled in for Exodus' Gary Holt when Holt left the Slayer European tour to play with his own band. Holt himself had been filling in for the now deceased Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman since February 26, 2011, subsequently joining the band. Guest appearances made several guest appearances as lead guitarist. He collaborated on Leather's solo debut album Shock Waves which came out in 1989. He played lead on the track "Balancing Act" which came out as a bonus track for the 1997 re-issue of Lethal's "Your Favorite God" EP. In 2006 he played