Rafael Macedo – Guitars, Vocals, Composer, Producer

 

Rafael Macedo began his musical journey at age 12 with the acoustic guitar, and by 14, he had already transitioned to electric. Entirely self-taught until the age of 17, Rafael’s hunger for deeper musical understanding led him to study guitar and music theory with Alexandre Lima—his future bandmate and longtime friend—at the renowned Prediger Music School in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

After two years of intense study, Rafael was invited to join the Prediger faculty as a guitar instructor in 1998. That same year, driven by a desire to explore a wide range of musical styles and ideas, he formed the earliest version of what would eventually become Wreck of Time (formerly known as The Element).

Outside of the band, Rafael also immersed himself in classical music. He joined the Orchestral Choir of OSPA (Porto Alegre Symphonic Orchestra), where he studied vocal technique with Decápolis de Andrade and Maestro Manfredo Schmiedt. During this time, he participated in major works such as Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, Verdi’s Quattro Pezzi Sacri, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9.

Rafael later moved to California, where he completed the Music Business and Composition programs at Diablo Valley College.

His most ambitious and personal achievement to date is the full composition of the concept albums From Sand – Part I and Part II, which tell a deeply immersive story through a blend of progressive metal, cinematic elements, and emotional depth. From Sand – Part II was released in 2022.

In 2024, Rafael Macedo took full charge of the mixing and overall production of Wreck of Time’s music, further expanding his creative control and deepening the sonic identity of the band.

Today, Rafael continues to manage, compose, and produce for Wreck of Time, while also teaching guitar and music theory. He works as a freelance composer and arranger for various projects in music and media.

Rafael proudly endorses:

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• Line 6

• InTune Picks

• Morley Pedals

• SIT Strings

• Liszko Straps

 

Musical Influences
Pink Floyd, Rush, Queen, Supertramp, Dream Theater, Symphony X, The Cure, U2, Angra, Shadow Gallery, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, Skid Row, Iron Maiden, Helloween, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Frank Solari, Nuno Bettencourt, J.S. Bach, Beethoven, John Williams, Hans Zimmer, and many more.