QR Code Link to This Post Stemming from opposite sides of the country, Guitarists Trey Swain and Krys Escobar were brought together through winning a nationwide Guitar Center contest held by Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold. Shortly after meeting in California, they fully dedicated to creating a hybrid style of rock/metal by moving to Music City. After meeting drummer Brian Stinnett and bassist Tim Bonanno who share their same vision of heavy and melodic music, Archeons was formed.