Protector is a one-man band from Chicago, Illinois. Though mainly a prog metal outfit, he reaches into the realms of death, black, and doom metal. Often known to create odd, atmospheric, and exotic sounding riffs by friends. The one behind Protector has diverse tastes, ranging from traditional Asian music, African percussion, European and American metal, ambient electronic, and even the droning hum of the computer and fridge. Highly experimental. Follows the belief that it's not what you play, it's what you do not play.