---
title: "Rusty Cooley"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/rusty-cooley"
genre: "Progressive Metal"
country: "United States"
formed: 1970
---

# Rusty Cooley

**Rusty Cooley** is a progressive metal band, from United States, active 1970 to present.

Rusty Cooley is an American guitarist and guitar teacher. He is known for his shredding.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rusty_Cooley

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Rusty Cooley |
| Genre | Progressive Metal |
| Parent genre | Metal |
| Origin | Houston, United States |
| Formed | 1970 |
| Releases in catalog | 1 |

## Genres

[Heavy Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/heavy-metal) · [Progressive Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/progressive-metal)

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2002 | [Rusty Cooley](https://themetalnet.com/album/2121d113-ea10-3e6e-b3ce-412c26ccf249) | Album |

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## Official and external links

- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealRustyCooley
- metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Rusty_Cooley/17131

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/rusty-cooley](https://themetalnet.com/band/rusty-cooley). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt