Maron Lahdenperä
BANDS
Awake Again
BIO
Maron Lahdenperä is the guitarist of Finnish post-hardcore band Awake Again, blending crushing riffs and melodic solos with a versatile style shaped by diverse influences. He plays the Cort KX700 EverTune to deliver precision and power on stage.
ARTIST GEAR
Maron Lahdenperä is the guitarist of the Finnish post-hardcore band Awake Again. Combining crushing riffs with melodic solos, he brings dynamic and versatile guitar work to the band’s ever-evolving sound.
A self-taught musician who picked up the guitar at age 16, Maron has explored styles ranging from folk and funk to thrash metal and hip-hop. Influenced by guitar legends like Brian May, James Hetfield, John Mayer and Kurt Cobain, he has developed a versatile and expressive playing style.
Since joining Awake Again in 2022, Maron has returned to his metal roots, bringing groove and melodic solos to the band’s sound. Awake Again now stands on the verge of an international breakthrough, fueled by their massive social media reach, strong streaming numbers and rapidly growing live audiences.
Maron plays the Cort KX700 EverTune — a reliable high-end instrument that delivers nuanced clean tones and punishing, precise chugs. It’s the perfect tool for his expanding sonic palette and the demanding dynamics of Awake Again’s sound.