Kissing Judas

Bret Gyrich is a lifelong singer songwriter born in a small town in the Philippines called Olongapo. Influenced by everything from Rock to Reggae, Heavy metal to Hip Hop, folk to disco, from ACDC to ZZ top and everything in between. He has been a front man for multiple bands since 1996. Band such as Phantoms Opera, Bret Gyrich Band, Low Mans Joe and Dashboard Saints. He is currently the proud singer and front man of Kissing Judas.

Picked up a guitar at 8 yrs old and within a week, bought his very first one. Something that would turn into a lifelong habit. On his own at 16, he spent much of his time developing an ear and appreciation for music from all walks of life. (even disco)

Dave recieved his 1st endorsement with Ibanez and started doing clinics for them at 21 and soon many others followed. He spent many years doing sessions and touring until his daughter was 1 and his son was a few months old. He then retired from music to be Dad. After 13 years of putting music on hold, He returned a few years ago with his son behind drums and wife of 13 years writing lyrics and singing backup.

During a recent interview, the journalist mentioned the guests that are on the album and asked how he would describe himself as a player? his reply, "I wouldn't compare myself to the hair, coming out of the mole, 3 inches to the left of the pimple on Steve Vai's ass.'  

I’ve been a musician since I was 7 years old with inspiration from playing Guitar Hero and listening to music with my dad. We listened to a lot of Megadeth, Metallica and many other bands, with the first song I learned being “Hangar 18” on guitar. Outside of music I work at my parents’ restaurant and compete in Street Fighter tournaments.

Dave: Chris is also gracious enough to bring his family's salsa to rehearsals. and, more amazingly, at the age of 18, Chris auditioned without hesitation knowing he had to learn the bass lines from Sarzo, Sheehan and our original bassist, Matt Vu. Huge set of huevos on this young man!!!

After many years in Law Enforcement and teaching at the Academy (We aint telling how MANY years, we aint THAT brave!), Morgan then hit the books and became a therapist. After hearing of so many who were turned away, or lost their lives to PTSD and trauma: Morgan, with the full support of her husband, Dave, opened a therapy practice at the local VFW (Shout-out VFW 2427) to serve Veterans/First Responders on a donation only basis (no fees, ever). Whilst doing so, Morgan went on to earn her PhD. Although she has since gone into private practice, she still continues her pro bono work with the Vets/Responders to this day, and is honored to do so! She also helps many other people, including artists and musicians.

Morgan's greatest joys are her family and friends, hanging with Harlei Jade, her daughter, spoiling Johnny Be Goode (that's the Newfie), writing lyrics and jammin with her Kissing Judas family! (NO, Dave, NO more guitars!! OK, that one is cool!) and finding the songs unsung. "To all who beat me down, and all who bring me up, may you find yourself in our songs"

Nemo me impune lacessit

At the age of 8, after playing Rock Band and Guitar Hero with his father, Corey asked if his dad would teach him guitar. He knew his dad had guitars stored away, but never really knew much about his past at this point. So Dave started him on his first venture by teaching him guitar. Within a few days, Dave realized that Corey had the same natural music ability that he had, So, he bought him a guitar. Soon, he noticed his abilitiy to quickly learn, so he bought him a drumset to keep him from getting better than him. HAHA. Given a playlist of music to play along with ranging from Van Halen, Iron Maiden, Styx etc, He soon abandoned it and replaced with Avenged Sevenfold, Periphery, Dream Theater and Luke Holland, various hip-hop and dubstep.