Brian Lea McKenzie, hailing from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a versatile guitarist and audio engineer renowned for his innovative contributions to the experimental music scene. He owns and operates Brian McKenzie's Music Factory, a hub for musical creativity and production.

McKenzie's musical journey encompasses involvement in various projects, notably:

• Electric Bird Noise: Founded as a solo endeavor, Electric Bird Noise showcases McKenzie's exploration of ambient, post-rock, and experimental soundscapes. The project's debut album, Unleashing the Inner Robot (1999), featured collaborations with synthesist Trey McManus, blending ambient textures with post-rock elements. Subsequent releases, such as Fragile Hearts Fragile Minds (2007) and Desert Jelly (2013), exhibit McKenzie's evolution toward ambient jazz and electronic experimentation.

• Collaborations: McKenzie's collaborative spirit is evident in projects like derek roddy 8-10-22, where he partnered with drummer Derek Roddy to create an experimental EP blending ambient and metal elements.

"Derek Roddy (born August 28, 1972) is an American drummer originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. His ability to record entire drum tracks in one or two takes earned him the nickname "One Take".

Derek has gained a reputation worldwide as an extreme metal drummer. Though he may be known as the second drummer of Hate Eternal, he has also played and recorded with Nile, Malevolent Creation, Divine Empire, Council of the Fallen (where he played guitar), Today Is the Day, Traumedy and Aurora Borealis.

On March 28, 2006, Roddy announced his departure from Hate Eternal. In February 2006, Roddy was briefly named as the drummer for Blotted Science, but was unable to record due to conflicting schedules. Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler had also been considered for the project.

Around 2007, Roddy started an instrumental band called Serpents Rise, which almost immediately grabbed the attention of drummers around the world. Serpents Rise is often referred to by fans as having an obscure sound for their bizarre guitar parts and incorporation of various percussion instruments. In 2010 Roddy was one out of seven drummers who auditioned to replace Mike Portnoy as the drummer for Dream Theater."