Dexter Forbes is a Canadian guitarist, audio engineer, and cinematographer based in Toronto, Ontario. He is best known as the founder of the technical death metal band Apogean.
With deep roots in thrash, death, black, and progressive metal, Dexter has been active in the heavy music scene from a young age. In 2006, he studied music in the Netherlands, where he also performed with the black metal band Hymir, before returning to Canada to complete his audio engineering training at the Toronto Audio Recording Academy (TARA).
After spending several years working in professional studios, Dexter expanded into visual media and launched his own production company, Wavelens Media, in 2021. That same year, he formed Apogean and self-released their debut EP Into Madness through Blood Blast Distribution. The EP was later remastered and re-released in December after the band signed with The Artisan Era.
Their full-length debut Cyberstrictive followed in March 2024, with most tracks accompanied by self-produced music videos in collaboration with filmmaker Matt Hamilton. The band also released an official tab book through Sheet Happens Publishing, featuring exclusive content. Now touring alongside established acts, Apogean is currently working on new material.
Dexter is proudly endorsed by Omega Amps, Aristides Instruments, Neural DSP, Lichtlaerm Audio, Horizon Devices, & InEarz Audio.
FB: www.facebook.com/apogeanofficial
IG: https://www.instagram.com/apogeanofficial/?hl=en
YT: https://apogean.bandcamp.com/album/cyberstrictive
Adam is a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist composer from Toronto, Ontario Canada.
Combining a contemporary approach to guitar with a transcendent fusion of genre, Adam has committed to a refined and unconfined musical process that allows for free-flowing creativity without the limitations of one sole genre of music.
His early-2023 release “King Gravitas” served as a breakaway single from his previous approach to music through fingerstyle guitar and live looping and into the world of band-driven progressive rock and metal.
Adam combines his prowess on guitar with hybrid-orchestral backdrops to create new and unique sounds that tickle the ears and drive adrenaline.
Stream “King Gravitas” now featuring the Contriver Signature 6.
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ZnAfThjHGRs6ufG7FM07t?si=ddb5ef7b79004bc1
FB: Adam Tobias Music
IG & TikTok: @adamtobiasmusic
Dylan has been playing since at the age of 13, and by 17, he was writing original hard rock and neo-classical music. His passion grew to include EDM and Dub-step.
His aggressive fusion of genres led to the production of his first EP, Synthetic Anomaly and blend of classic shred, melodic chord progressions & powerful, epic choruses.
https://www.dylanmaxwellguitarofficial.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpfLQ-eSTRQBw1-R6vgTkrg
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2o5QjPZ7XLsjyiuDFeRheY
Starting his studies at 13 years old, Rhys quickly became addicted after joining his first band at 15. At 17 years old he was playing 3 nights a week, multiple times a month.
Over time he became an invested “Gear Nerd”, consistently looking into what is going to give him the best sound. In January 2019 he had an opportunity to attend his first NAMM show; Amplifying his drive to pursue music, and gifting him a deeper understanding of the industry and areas he could Improve.
