Roger Staffelbach

Swiss Guitar Virtuoso

Roger Staffelbach is a guitarist known primarily for his work with the progressive metal band Artension and his own project, Artlantica. Staffelbach, a Swiss musician, has showcased his technical proficiency and songwriting skills through his contributions to Artension's albums, which blend neoclassical metal with progressive elements. The band has released several albums since the mid-1990s, with Staffelbach's guitar work being a central feature. In addition to his tenure with Artension, he formed Artlantica, where he continued to explore the realms of heavy, progressive, and power metal. His career is marked by collaborations with other notable musicians in the metal genre and his dedication to crafting intricate guitar melodies and riffs.