Daniel Morales
Morales cites several influential musicians and bands from various genres. Notably, he cites Buckethead, Guthrie Govan, John Petrucci, Ron Jarzombek, Keith Merrow, Thomas Erak, Will Swan, Chris Letchford, Steve Vai, Steven Wilson, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, Opeth, Protest the Hero, The Fall of Troy, Linkin Park, and Deftones as being important for his development as a guitar player and songwriter.