Rhea Thompson is a highly successful touring guitarist and one of the UK’s most respected players. She has shared stages with renowned artists and bands such as W.A.S.P, KK’S Priest, Guns N’ Roses, Slaughter to Prevail, and many more. Her work has been featured in magazines such as Guitar World, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Powerplay, and Kerrang!.

Rhea began playing guitar at nine years old and by sixteen was already collaborating with musicians such as Michael Angelo Batio and appearing in Guitar World magazine. At eighteen, she joined heavy metal band Tailgunner, spending the next three years touring internationally and performing at festivals including Download, Sweden Rock, Bloodstock, and Area 53.

Alongside touring, she has worked as a session guitarist across a variety of genres, including funk, jazz, indie, and rock, contributing both live and studio performances for a range of artists and projects.

Rhea is proudly endorsed by Jackson Guitars, Marshall Amplification, Pitbull Strings, and Dan’s Guitar Store. 

Yngwie Malmsteen – ‘Arpeggios From Hell‘