Colossal Success
Marc Rizzo's career begins with Il Nino, one of the more respectable founders and leaders of nu-metal. From there, he left Il Nino and joined legends Soulfly for their fourth studio album "Prophecy". Collosal Myopia is his first solo project, and it's not a million miles away from both of his band's sound. Yes, this is a solo guitar album, and therefore the immediately recognisable Il Nino vocal style is gone, but the crunchy shredding that's infamous with Il Nino and Soulfly fans alike is still here and furthermore, Rizzo has taken advantage of no vocals by adding complex solo work in here - much more dynamic than anything seen on his previous work.
Collosal Myopia is doubtless meant to be a showcase of Rizzo's skill - almost like a musical CV. To that end, it works exceptionally well, and even if the last two tracks "Chupacabra" and "Milagro" are a little dull in comparison to the start of the album, what you have here is a solid collection of unique guitar tracks, unlimited in their changing and weaving through each song.
Furthermore, Rizzo's loyalty to Soulfly's guitar sounds means he avoids the irritating widdly sound of so many guitar solo albums - there's no seventeen minute fretboard masturbation sessions here - everything is cold, hard rock. Obvious comparisons will be made to John 5, yet it seems that Rizzo is now leading the way in guitar solo albums.