Manolis Tsigos

Manolis Tsigkos is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist specialized in Endocrine and Colorectal surgery (www.tsigkos.gr) and an amateur mucisian in his free time. He began playing guitar at the age of 17. He is selftaught and great admirer of John Norum, Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen, Ritchie Blackmore, Dave Meniketti, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Adrian Smith, Steve Lucather, Neal Schon, Giannis Spathas, Giannis Drolapas and Bernie Marsden.

From 1997, he is a member and main composer (along with Thimios Krikos) of the well known greek melodic heavy/power metal band Innerwish. With Innerwish he has recorded and released 4 full length (Waiting for the dawn, Silent faces, Inner strength and No turning back) and 1 split (Realms of tomorrow) cds.

He is also a member of a hard rock band called Badd Kharma and their first full length release is currently been recorded.