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Tito Valentin is a guitarist, producer, and engineer rooted in the New Jersey hardcore scene. Raised in Essex County, NJ, Tito discovered guitar at sixteen after hearing Metallica’s Master of Puppets. Completely self-taught, he quickly turned his obsession into a lifelong pursuit, forming his first band less than a year later. Over the years, he has performed with acts including Wastelands, Grace, Heavy Hand, Negative Force, and Shattered Realm. In early 2025, Tito joined Bayway, bringing his aggressive playing style, high-energy stage presence, and relentless work ethic to one of hardcore’s most active touring bands.

Beyond guitar, Tito plays a major role in Bayway’s live production, designing and operating the band’s sample system and triggering effects, transitions, and other production elements throughout their performances as well as some of the band’s social media content. Off the road, Tito is an engineer and producer across hardcore, hip-hop, and other heavy music working out of his own studio, Pariah Studios. Beginning with Fruity Loops 2 at twelve years old, he has spent more than two decades developing his production skills, with recording credits including Fetty Wap, K-Prez, 7evin7ins, FATBOY SSE, Jayway908, Heavy Hand, Wastelands, Negative Force, and more.

For Tito, the goal has never been technical perfection—its impact. His approach to music is built around energy, authenticity, and creating an experience that stays with people long after the show is over. Influenced by bands ranging from Deftones and Killswitch Engage to E-Town Concrete, Hatebreed, and Shattered Realm, he draws his greatest inspiration today from the musicians and community around him. With Bayway continuing to tour relentlessly and build momentum, Tito is focused on pushing the band forward, expanding his creative work, and representing the gear and brands he believes in with the same intensity he brings to every stage.