Paul Andrew Waggoner is the lead guitarist of American progressive metal band Between the Buried and Me. A fan of progressive music, he is heavily inspired by John Petrucci, Pat Metheny, Allan Holdsworth and Steve Vai, amongst others. He formerly played guitar in the metalcore bands, From Here On and Prayer for Cleansing.[1] He had also played live guitar as needed for Lamb of God between 2010 and 2014.

Paul Waggoner
Paul Waggoner in 2010.
Background information
Birth name	Paul Andrew Waggoner
Born	(1979-02-10) February 10, 1979 (age 43)
Origin	United States
Genres	Progressive metal, progressive rock
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instrument(s)	Guitar, vocals
Website	http://www.betweentheburiedandme.com

Style

Waggoner's playing is heavily influenced by a wide variety of styles—in his work with Between the Buried and Me, he often combines elements of metal, progressive rock, jazz and bluegrass.^{[citation needed]}

Personal life

Waggoner is vegan and straight edge.[2] Waggoner also owns and operates Nightflyer Roastworks (formerly Parliament Coffee Roasters), as well as Queen City Grounds, a small-batch specialty grade coffee roastery and cafe, respectively, based in Charlotte, NC. He is married with no children. He uses PRS and Ibanez guitars. He has signature guitars with Ibanez, the PWM20, PWM10 and PWM100. He uses D'Addario strings.

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