Roy Montgomery - Guitars Infernal LP

$30.98

Release Date: March 13th, 2026

Roy Montgomery was born in London, England and now lives in Otautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand. He is primarily a home recording artist who composes on six-string electric guitar, sometimes adding vocals to his pieces. Over several decades, he has released numerous self-produced 45s, LPs, and CDs on independent labels including Drunken Fish, Kranky, vhf, Grapefruit, and most recently Discreet Records, which released Broken Heart Surgery in 2024.

He has been a member of bands such as The Pin Group - whose debut single was the first release on the iconic New Zealand indie label Flying Nun in 1981 - Dadamah, Dissolve, and Hash Jar Tempo with Bardo Pond. He has also collaborated with artists including Flying Saucer Attack, Liz Harris of Grouper, Julianna Barwick, Purple Pilgrims, Emma Johnston, Haley Fohr of Circuit des Yeux, Alicia Merz of Birds of Passage, and Martha Skye Murphy.

Roy rarely performs live. The material on Guitars Infernal was recorded in 2016 during a period of significant turbulence in his home life. Its release in 2026 reflects how, although entirely instrumental, the music “speaks” to turbulent times in the wider world.

Edition of 500 copies.