Ramon Luis Ortiz is a Puerto Rican guitarist, best known as a founding member and director of the band.
Background
Ortiz was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Son and grandson of guitar and cuatro players.Visionary/pioneer of the Latin Metal movement and firm believer in Music Alchemy.The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico has always been a melting pot of musical expressions for him.
Career
He is currently sponsored by Fernandes Guitars, who built him his first signature 7 string tribal themed guitar, designed by him. He started the guitar at seven years old. Ramon eventually formed the eclectic, still one of Latin America"s most notable bands.
In 1999, signed with Master of Computer Applications/Universal Records, and recorded the album Fundamental, produced by Gustavo Santaolaya.
At that point, Ortiz had proved that heavy rock and Latin music could coexist within the same musical terrain. Later, Ortiz formed the even heavier, In 2006, the band was signed to Bieler Brothers and released their first album “Steep Trails,” produced by Ortiz and Bob Marlette.
By 2007, was touring with Ozzfest and making their way several times across the United States, Canada, and Central and South America. ’s single “Deceit” was on heavy rotation on Sirius Satellite “Hard Attack” and quickly became a listener favorite.
“Steep Trails” was published as #12 in Revolver Magazine’s list of “Top Metal Albums of 2006.”
Nowadays Ramon still active with and and lives in Puerto Rico.
On 2013 Fernandes Guitars designed an a special 7 strings guitar inspired by Ramon Ortiz. The guitar model is called "Revolver R07" and was also co-designed by Ortiz himself. Seymour Duncan Pick-Ups are part of the electronics.
The design is black and white, with "tribal" swirls and "coqui" symbols as fret marks.Also currently sponsored by Mesa Boogie amplifiers.