Ianni Kay

Born in 1999, Ianni got into Rock/Heavy Metal from the age of three. His parents were a major influence in his taste in music, having met at a Motley Crue Concert. By the age of 8, Ianni had picked up the guitar and started taking lessons... Never turning back. He was a founding member of the band Vyletongue, and Onto Carthage, opening for acts like Lorna Shore, Courtney LaPlante and The Plot in You... And is the  Lead Guitarist for Solo Artist Calliope Wren. He is Currently the Live/touring guitar for the Power Metal band ShadowStrike in which he performed at Epic Fest in Roskilde, Denmark and supported DragonForce on their 2025 US Tour. Recently traveling to Tokyo, Japan as well for Evoken Fest. His most impactful moment, was performing "Rebel Love Song" with the band Black Veil Brides in September of 2026, playing the parts of Jake Pitts. Among his "Guitarsenal" contains mainly Schecter and Gibson Guitars. Some of the most impactful influences for him include Jake Pitts, Gus G, Nuno Bettencourt, and Randy Rhoads.