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Ken "Krazyfingers" Parent – The Shredder Behind 4WARD
From the frostbitten streets of Kapuskasing, Ontario, to the roaring metal underground, Ken "Krazyfingers" Parent is a force to be reckoned with. As the mastermind behind 4WARD, this multi-instrumentalist, producer, and sonic architect has spent 25+ years forging a sound that’s as ruthless as it is intricate.
A true guitar virtuoso, Ken blends razor-sharp shredding with haunting melodies, creating a style that defies trends and obliterates expectations. Drawing from metal’s most legendary titans, he fuses classic heavy metal, thrash, progressive, and neoclassical elements into an electrifying assault on the senses.
Ken’s relentless pursuit of musical domination has led him to share the stage with icons like Foreigner proving that his talent is just as deadly live as it is in the studio. With a foundation in classical training from Cambrian College and an instinct for unfiltered, high-octane metal, he’s honed his craft into what fans call "Shredtastic" guitar warfare.
THE BIRTH OF 4WARD
4WARD was born in the fires of Vancouver’s metal scene, where Ken’s insane technical prowess and raw intensity carved a name for himself. Through lineup changes and relentless determination, he’s kept the project alive—pushing boundaries, breaking molds, and delivering face-melting riffs that refuse to conform.
⚡ TESTIMONIALS FROM THE METAL REALM ⚡
“4WARD is an all-out assault on the senses! On tracks like ‘Unholy Tyrant’ and ‘Bane,’ Krazyfingers unleashes blistering leads and masterful melodic phrasing. A must-add to any metal playlist!” – Frank Gregor, Metal-Shop Pedal-Boards
"Ken's guitar warfare leaves you needing a lie down, a double scotch, or a hot curry. His presence in the guitar arena is unique—his music stands out in a sea of the 'samey' and predictable." – Ralph Shephard, Burnhamwood Productions
“Krazyfingers follows NO ONE. His music is raw, powerful, and 100% original. Rock and roll is a feeling, and he embodies it completely.” – Juli Burk, (expired link)
Ken "Krazyfingers" Parent isn’t here to ride trends—he’s here to carve his own path through the metal abyss. With every face-melting solo and crushing riff, 4WARD is a battle cry for those who crave something real, something raw, something relentlessly METAL.
\m/ Follow the chaos. Crank it LOUD. And always move 4WARD. \m/
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