Band

Rafael Macedo

Vocals · Guitar · Composer · Producer

Rafael Macedo began his musical journey at age 12 with the acoustic guitar, and by 14 had already transitioned to electric. Entirely self-taught until age 17, he then studied guitar and music theory with Alexandre Lima at the renowned Prediger Music School in Porto Alegre, Brazil. After two years of intense study, Rafael was invited to join the Prediger faculty as a guitar instructor in 1998. That same year he formed the earliest version of what would become Wreck of Time.

Outside the band, Rafael joined the Orchestral Choir of OSPA (Porto Alegre Symphonic Orchestra), studying vocal technique with Decápolis de Andrade and Maestro Manfredo Schmiedt. He participated in major works including Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Verdi's Quattro Pezzi Sacri, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. Rafael later moved to California, completing Music Business and Composition programs at Diablo Valley College.

His most ambitious achievement is the full composition of the concept albums From Sand – Part I and Part II. In 2024, he took full charge of mixing and production of Wreck of Time's music.

Endorsements: Line 6 · InTune Picks · Morley Pedals · SIT Strings · Liszko Straps

Influences: Pink Floyd, Rush, Queen, Dream Theater, Symphony X, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Hans Zimmer.

Jeremy Villucci

Keyboards · Backing Vocals

Jeremy is a keyboardist with over 11 years of playing experience. Brought up with a classical background taught by William Riddlespurger, he always had an interest in rock and metal. After discovering players like Derek Sherinian, Jordan Rudess, Jens Johansson, and Vitalij Kuprij, his musical world expanded into progressive music. In March 2010, Jeremy joined Wreck of Time (then The Element) and has been a fundamental part of both From Sand – Part I and Part II.

Influences: Jordan Rudess, Jens Johansson, Derek Sherinian, Vitalij Kuprij, Allan Holdsworth, Steve Vai, Frank Zappa, Kiko Loureiro, Symphony X, Angra, Dream Theater, Nightwish.

Marco Bicca

Drums · Percussion

A native of Brazil, Marco was always surrounded by music. Both his parents played piano, which was his first instrument. At 15, Marco's interest turned to drums. He studied in Brazil with Mauricio Leite, and in the United States with Chuck Brown (Terry Bozzio, Will Kennedy, Jeff Campitelli, David Garibaldi).

Marco played with Brazilian bands Hades Warden, Evora, and Móbil Gigante, and recorded a Dream Theater cover for the Brazilian tribute CD Lake of Fire. He currently resides in the Bay Area and plays with Wreck of Time, Sigma Project, Shaylon, Coda Turkish Rock, and has also joined forces with Eden's Curse.