Cyril was born in 1972 in Marseille (France).

He began playing guitar at the age of 12, studied jazz lesson during 7 years. In 1989 he joined members of the famous 70's Prog band " Atoll ".

During this time he completed a year of study at the Jazz school " I.M.F.P ". Arrakeen sought his talents in 1991 while they opened for Marillion during their national tour.

He can also be heard on Arrakeen's second album " Mosaique ". In 1992, he won a rock contest, and recorded his first instrumental.

He resumed touring in 1994 with famous French harp player Ange Amadei before a great Hard Rock band " Quartiers Nord " sought him for their new album.

Also that year, he was hired to instruct at the National Guitar School IBANEZ in Marseille.

In 1996, he and Sylvain Luc played on Fred Schneider album, signed by Musea. He released his first solo album " Confusion " in 1997.

The success of this album led to a contact with Godin (guitars) and Peavey (amps). " Pharaon " from his Confusion was included on Progressive compilation " Vae victis " (Musea).

He also recorded that year, live tracks for the Musea compilation : Prog.Live 97. In September, he toured in France for Peavey, and was hired by Musical Academy Institute in Nancy to teach clinics. March 1998, he appeared with Tony MacAlpine, Robin di Magio, Neil Zaza... on the Peavey booth at the Frankfurt Music Festival.

He also played that year at the Guitar Maniac festival in Nice, with Nono (Hallyday / Trust), Ron Thal... He recorded at the same time an instructional video " Le phrasé out ". December 1999, he played in East Germany with Mark Cross (Metallian). He's today sponsored by Galli Strings, ART pre-amps, Morley pedals, Peavey guitars and amps.

His solo album was reviewed by magazines in a lot of countries : Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Brazil.

In December 2000, Cyril appears on an American compilation of guitar players : " Guitarapalooza Vol.2 ". Cyril is today a permanent teacher in a famous french Music school of Bordeaux : Le CIAM. March and may 2000, a mini tour in France will end by Paris for the Music trade, on the Yamaha scene, close to Frank Gambale and Jay Robinson. Cyril and his band is today Sponsored by Yamaha instruments.

Cyril will participate to a compilation which will be released in July 2001, a tribute to Jason Becker, for Lion's Music, featuring Paul Gilbert, Marty Friedman, etc… Cyril will release his new album "In inconstantia constans", in November 2001 for Lion's Music. Tony MacAlpine plays solos on three songs of this album.

November 2001, french tour with his new band called " Taboo Voodoo", featuring drummer Mike Terrana.
November 2002, German tour with Taboo Voodoo, and first album " Something's cookin'", on Lion Music. Cyril is re-releasing his debut album "Confusion", with 3 bonus Tracks. He will play a cover tune on a "Tribute to Uli John Roth" ( February 2003). January 2003, french and german tour with Taboo Voodoo. End of 2003, Cyril records his first Pop Jazz acoustic Cd, " Essensuel" , with famous pianist J.P Como. This is the birth of his new project : CYRIL ACHARD QUINTET.
January 2004, he writes and play 4 songs on the new Terrana's solo album.
April 2004, Cyril appears on a compilation, " Tribute to Jimy Hendrix ", for Lion Music
2005 : Promo tour all around France for the album Essensuel, with Quintet and Trio.
June 2007, Cyril records a double cd : Audio and DVD called "Trace" with his Trio, it will be released on December 2007.

Discography

2004 - Tribute to Jimi Hendrix ( Lion Music) 2003 - Essensuel (Cristal records / Abeille Distrib.)
2003 - Tribute to Uli Jon Roth ( Lion Music) 2003 - Taboo Voodoo "Somethin's Cookin" (Lion Music Europe)
2003 - Cyril Achard "Confusion" Remasterisé + 3 titres bonus (( Lion Music) 2001 - Tribute to Jason Becker (( Lion Music)
2001 - Cyril Achard' s Morbid Feeling "...In Inconstancia constans" ( Lion Music / King Rec. Japon)
2000 - Guitarapalooza 2
1998 - Cyril Achard Vidéo Pédagogique "Le Phrasé Out à la Guitare"
1997 - Cyril Achard "Confusion" ( Musea) 1997 - ProgLive 97
1997 - VAE VICTIS "COMPILATION"
1996 - Fred & Co
1994 - Quartiers Nord "Basilic Instinct" 1991 - Arakeen "Mosaique"

INTERVIEW with CYRIL ACHARD
(French)