David Chastain remains one of the most active guitarists from the original shred guitar scene, stemming from his multi-faceted talent and long-range career. David Chastain s sales draw from nearly 20 albums and more than 20 years as a recording artist, both as a leader and as a collaborator. There has been a resurgent interest in musician-oriented records and the early shred scene. The re mastered Mystery Of Illusion is one of those seminal records that helped to shape the emerging progressive metal movement.