# George Ochoa > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/George_Ochoa > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/George_Ochoa.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Ochoa > Source revision: 1296342300 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) American guitarist that started in 1987 (born 1962) George Rene Ochoa Born Jorge Rene Ochoa[1] (1962-04-29) April 29, 1962 (age 64) Origin Hollywood, California Genres Christian metal[2] heavy metal thrash metal progressive metal[3] Occupation Musician Instruments Guitars, keyboards Years active 1987 - present Musical artist **George Ochoa** (born April 29, 1962) is an American [guitarist](/source/Guitarist) that started being active in 1987.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ## History George Ochoa began his musical career with the band Prophet. Ochoa was a part of the band alongside Dion Sanchez and Roger Martinez who would become parts of [Recon](/source/Recon_(band)) and [Vengeance Rising](/source/Vengeance_Rising) respectively.[4] Prophet recorded a single demo before changing their name DeRoque.[5] After a brief stint with DeRoque, Ochoa departed.[5] Ochoa began the [power metal](/source/Power_metal) band, [Recon](/source/Recon_(band)) with Rey Parra ([Sacred Warrior](/source/Sacred_Warrior)).[6] Recon went on for a few years until 1990. Before Recon disbanded, Ochoa joined the [thrash metal](/source/Thrash_metal) band, [Deliverance](/source/Deliverance_(metal_band)).[7] and recorded on the most influential of the Deliverance discography, *[Weapons of Our Warfare](/source/Weapons_of_Our_Warfare)* in 1990 and *[What a Joke](/source/What_a_Joke)* in 1991. He left the band in 1991 after the recording of *What a Joke*. Ochoa then went on to perform with [Vengeance Rising](/source/Vengeance_Rising) as a live guitarist in 1992. The band only had two official members at that time, vocalist Roger Martinez and drummer Johnny Vasquez. He performed with them until the band disbanded later that year. In 1994, Ochoa seemingly reunited Recon, however, it appeared that nothing came of the reunion.[8] The same year, Ochoa resurfaced with [Mortification](/source/Mortification_(band)), the Australian death metal, on their album *[Primitive Rhythm Machine](/source/Primitive_Rhythm_Machine)* in 1995 as their guitarist and keyboardist. In 1996, Ochoa left the band. In 2001, Recon reunited for the second time for a performance at the [Cornerstone Festival](/source/Cornerstone_Festival), with Ochoa returned, being one of three original members. In 2002, Ochoa formed a modern rock band with former Vengeance members, [Larry Farkas](/source/Larry_Farkas) and Glen Mancaruso, called S.A.L.T.. However, S.A.L.T. disbanded in 2004. Ochoa remained musically silent until 2010. In 2010, Ochoa played with [Jimmy P. Brown II](/source/Jimmy_P._Brown_II)'s side-project Jupiter VI.[9] In 2013, Ochoa formed a [supergroup](/source/Supergroup_(music)) with Rey Parra, Johnny Gonzales, and Todd Libby.[10] Ochoa later on re-joined Deliverance several years later in 2014 with [Victor Macias](/source/Victor_Macias_(musician)) and [Jim Chaffin](/source/Jim_Chaffin).[7] In 2017, it was announced that Ochoa had departed from Deliverance yet a second time, being replaced by [Glenn Rogers](/source/Glenn_Rogers_(musician)), who had originally been replaced by Ochoa.[11][12] ## Discography **Deliverance** - *[Weapons of Our Warfare](/source/Weapons_of_Our_Warfare)* (1990) - *[What a Joke](/source/What_a_Joke)* (1991) **Recon** - *Recon* (1989) - *Behind Enemy Lines* (1990) - *Recon '90* (1990) - *Live at Cornerstone 2001* (2001) **Mortification** - *[Primitive Rhythm Machine](/source/Primitive_Rhythm_Machine)* (1995) **Worldview** - *The Chosen Few* (2015) **Vengeance Rising** - *[Released Upon the Earth](/source/Released_Upon_the_Earth)* (1992) **Guest appearances** - *The Bottom Line* - Crystavox (1992) - *Back From Mars* - Jupiter VI (2006) **Production** - *Weapons of our Warfare* - Deliverance (1990; Producer) - *Demo* - Hozana (1990; Producer) - *Behind Enemy Lines* - Recon (1990; Producer, Mixing) - *What a Joke* - Deliverance (1992; Producer, Mixing) - *Death to the Flesh* - Judgement (1992; Producer) - *Released Upon the Earth* - Vengeance Rising (1992; Engineering, Mixing) - *Primitive Rhythm Machine* - Mortification (1995; Engineering, Mixing) - *The Chosen Few* - Worldview (2015; Engineering, Producer) ## Personal life Ochoa has been married to his wife Denise Malik Ochoa since 2001. They currently reside near Nashville in Mount Juliet, TN. ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Simms, Kelley (June 1, 2015). ["WORLDVIEW - From Death Brings Life"](http://bravewords.com/features/worldview-from-death-brings-life). [Brave Words](/source/Brave_Words). Retrieved October 28, 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Rockwell, Andrew. ["Interview with George Ochoa of Worldview"](http://www.angelicwarlord.com/interviews/georgeochoa15.html). Angelic Warlord. Retrieved October 28, 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** thrashboy (August 19, 2015). ["An Interview with 'George Ochoa' and 'Rey Parra' of 'Worldview'"](http://mauce.nl/site/an-interview-with-george-ochoa-rey-parra-of-worldview/). The Metal Resource. Retrieved October 28, 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Recon"](https://frontlinerecords.us/artists/?102). *[Frontline Records](/source/Frontline_Records)*. Retrieved January 14, 2021. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-AW_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-AW_5-1) Rockwell, Andrew. ["Interview with George Ochoa of Worldview"](https://www.angelicwarlord.com/interviews/georgeochoa15.html). *Angelic Warlord*. Retrieved January 14, 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Pelt, Doug Van (November 1, 1990). ["Recon: American glam metal band seeking to glorify the Lord"](http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/Recon__American_glam_metal_band_seeking_to_glorify_the_Lord/36394/p1/). [Cross Rhythms](/source/Cross_Rhythms). Retrieved October 28, 2016. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Priest_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Priest_7-1) ["Metal Report - December 2014"](http://www.themetalpriest.com/december). The Metal Priest. Retrieved October 28, 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Recon Reform"](https://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/news/Recon_Reform/41354/p1/). *Cross Rhythms*. February 1994. Retrieved January 14, 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Pelt, Doug Van (September 1, 2010). ["Up From the Ashes III: A Concert Review"](http://hmmagazine.com/dvanpelt/up-from-the-ashes-iii-a-concert-review/). [HM Magazine](/source/HM_Magazine). Retrieved October 28, 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Former Deliverance, Sacred Warrior, Vengeance Members Join Forces In WORLDVIEW"](http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-deliverance-sacred-warrior-vengeance-members-join-forces-in-worldview/). [Blabbermouth.net](/source/Blabbermouth.net). December 4, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-HM_Interview_11-0)** Brown II, Jimmy (September 7, 2017). ["Deliverance Rises Again"](http://dougvanpelt.wixsite.com/heavens-metal-mag/single-post/2017/09/06/Deliverance-Rises-Again). *[Heaven's Metal Magazine](/source/Heaven's_Metal_Magazine)*. Interviewed by Doug Van Pelt. Retrieved September 27, 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-IVM_12-0)** Beard, Mason (September 7, 2017). ["Glenn Rogers returns to Deliverance"](http://www.indievisionmusic.com/news/glenn-rogers-returns-deliverance/). *Indie Vision Music*. Retrieved September 27, 2017. v t e Vengeance Rising Roger Martinez Larry Farkas Doug Thieme Roger Dale Martin Glen Mancaruso Chris Hyde Derek Sean Glenn Rogers Studio albums Human Sacrifice Once Dead Destruction Comes Released Upon the Earth Related articles Deliverance Tourniquet Once Dead Die Happy Hirax v t e Mortification Steve Rowe Lincoln Bowen Andrew Escouf Damien Percy Mick Jelinic Troy Dixon Dave Kilgallon Jayson Sherlock Phil Gibson Keith Bannister Bill Rice Adam Zaffarese Mike Forsberg Cameron Hall Michael Carlisle Lincoln Bowen Jeff Lewis George Ochoa Studio albums Mortification Scrolls of the Megilloth Post Momentary Affliction Blood World EnVision EvAngelene Hammer of God Realm of the Skelataur Other releases Break the Curse Live Planetarium v t e Deliverance Jimmy P. Brown II Glenn Rogers Manny Morales Jim Chaffin Victor Macias George Ochoa Alan Bostwick Larry Farkas Jonathan Maddux Matt Winslow Marcus N. Colon Eric Bradfield Lael Clark Mike Phillips Brian Khairullah Mike Grato Tim Kronyak Chris Hyde John Gonzalez Kevin Lee Jon Knox Ian Baird Mike Reed Jayson Sherlock David Gilbreath Studio albums Deliverance (1989) The Subversive Kind (2018) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [George Ochoa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Ochoa) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Ochoa?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.