Cezar Popescu

Lead Guitarist CoFounder Composer

Days of Confusion • Full time

Jan 2010 - Present • 16 yrs 4 mos

I am co-founder and guitarist of Days of Confusion, a band born out of a desire to explore heavier, more complex sounds. Formed in 2010, Days of Confusion is all about pushing musical boundaries by blending alternative metal, heavy metal, djent, post-grunge, and metalcore. It’s a project where I can bring together everything I’ve learned over the years as a guitarist while constantly experimenting with new techniques and sounds. For me, Days of Confusion is the place where I can play exactly how I feel - raw, honest, and without worrying about what’s trendy or marketable. It’s the project where I put everything I’ve learned so far, blending influences from my early years with the new things I discover every day from contemporary musicians. It’s about authentic expression, heavy riffs, djent grooves, and melodic hooks. Our debut EP, "SEEDS" (2012), marked the start of our journey, and it was a powerful statement of who we are and where we want to go. In 2017, we released our first full-length album, "Yin & Out", which pushed our sound even further - exploring darker themes, complex rhythms, and melodic contrasts. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege to open for legendary bands like Queensrÿche, Karnivool, Arch Enemy, and Accept. Sharing the stage with these iconic acts pushed us to constantly elevate our performance and find new ways to challenge ourselves musically. Days of Confusion is the band where I play and express myself as if I’m doing it just for me - a musical confession that’s true to who I am as a guitarist and as a person. It’s raw, real, and constantly evolving.

Lead Guitarist

Vița de Vie • Full time

Jan 2001 - Present • 25 yrs 4 mos

I am the lead guitarist of Vița de Vie. I joined the band in 2001 after a successful audition and it was a pivotal moment in my musical journey, as it marked the beginning of my long-standing collaboration with one of Romania’s most iconic rock bands. Albums: EXXTRA (2001) DOI (2002) ​ EGON (2007) FETISH (2010) ACUSTIC (2013) ÎN CORZI (Live la Awake Festival/2018) LACRIMĂ ȘI FIER (2024) Being part of Vița de Vie for more than two decades has shaped me not only as a musician but also as a person. It’s a journey of growth, passion, and constant evolution. Through every song and every performance, I strive to keep pushing the boundaries of my playing while staying true to the band’s raw, authentic sound.