Tommy T. Baron, born Tommy Vetterli, is a Swiss guitar wizard best known for his work with the groundbreaking technical thrash band Coroner. Hailing from Zurich, he joined Coroner in the mid-1980s, quickly becoming a pivotal force behind the band’s unique sound. His intricate, lightning-fast solos and razor-sharp riffs are hallmarks of Coroner’s music, blending elements of classical precision with thrash aggression. Albums like R.I.P. and Mental Vortex showcase his ability to push the boundaries of the genre, cementing the band as pioneers of technical thrash metal. Tommy’s playing style is rooted in technical precision, blending neoclassical shredding with complex rhythms and melodic interludes. Unlike many of his thrash