Amir Derakh

Amir Derakh
Amir performing live
Background information
Birth name	Amir Davidson
Born	(1963-06-20) June 20, 1963 (age 53) Schenectady, New York
Origin	New York, United States
Genres	death pop, alternative rock, electronic rock, indietronica, darkwave, dance, nu metal, heavy metal, industrial, goth
Occupation(s)	Musician, Producer, Mixer
Instruments	Guitar, Bass, Synth, Programming
Years active	1980–present
Labels	Warner Bros., Metropolis, Julien-K Inc., Circuit Freq Records, Level 7
Associated acts	Rough Cutt Jailhouse Orgy Julien-K Dead By Sunrise Circuit Freq Hear 'n Aid
Website	amirderakh.com
Notable instruments
The Disruptor (a customized Jackson guitar designed by Amir), "The Jackson Roswell Star", "The Jackson Siamese Twin Double Neck" and the Yamaha AES- AD6 / AES RS7.

Amir Davidson (stage-named Amir Derakh), (born June 20, 1963) is an American musician. He is currently the guitarist and the synthesizer player for the band Julien-K, and guitarist for the band Dead by Sunrise. He was once a guitar synthesizer player in the rock band Orgy, and has also played guitar in the bands Rough Cutt and Jailhouse.

After graduating in 1981 from Mission Bay High School in San Diego, California, Derakh played lead guitar for local bands Armed & Ready and Emerald. He moved to Los Angeles to replace Craig Goldy in Rough Cutt. He made a guest appearance on Crazy Town's album, The Gift of Game. Julien-K released a remix of Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington's solo song "Morning After" which appeared exclusively on the soundtrack for the 2006 film, Underworld: Evolution. Derakh describes the sound of Julien-K as Depeche Mode meets Chemical Brothers.

Derakh performed backing for Bennington when he performed the song "Let Down" during 2005's ReAct Now: Music & Relief televised concert. He also made an appearance in the 2003 version of the film Freaky Friday and has worked with many other bands, including Coal Chamber and Red Tape.