I am essentially a metal purist; all I listen to aside from metal is prog rock, some folk music, and blues. I title myself as an "aspiring neo-classical shred-lord," because that and blues are the most predominant genres which I play on guitar.

Playing guitar, watching and playing football, the beach, the movies, girls, cars, etc.

Nevermore, Evergrey, Symphony X, Dream Theater, Ayreon, Moonsorrow, Dreamscape, Turisas, Bal-Sagoth, Ensiferum, et al.

LOTR Trilogy, Braveheart, Pirates of the Caribbean 2, The Count of Monte Cristo, Wayne's World, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, etc.