U.S. melodic metallers ARTIZAN have announced the addition of lead guitarist Steffen Robitzsch (far right in photo below) to the group's ranks. Steffen lives and teaches guitar in Jacksonville, Florida and has extensive training in classical and jazz theory. Steffen has studied with Tony Smotherman and Terry Syrek at the National Guitar Workshop. Some of his influences include Marty Friedman, Jason Becker, Paul Gilbert, Jeff Loomis and Alex Skolnick.