Justin “Guitarslayer” Lyons

Justin “Guitarslayer” Lyons is a Dallas-based guitarist, recording artist, producer, songwriter, and composer whose career spans more than two decades of international performance. His work moves across rock, R&B, gospel, hip-hop, jazz, pop, and K-pop, connecting expressive musicianship with a commanding stage presence.
As lead guitarist and front man with MGK, Lyons brings musicality and energy to arena stages, including the Tickets to My Downfall, Mainstream Sellout, and Lost Americana tours. His wider performance résumé includes INTERNATIONAL KPOP ARTIST BIGBANG & BLACKPINK, along with legendary artist Bobby Brown, New Edition, Lil Wayne and more.
In the studio, his credits include Chrisette Michele, The Walls Group’s Four Walls and “Crazy,” alongside Warryn Campbell and Eric Dawkins, and Tank’s Savage, including “Good Thing” and “Do For Me.” His work also includes Tamela Mann and Carvin Winans, alongside his own recordings and creative collaborations.
Rooted in faith, originality, and community, the Guitarslayer brand extends beyond performance into creative direction, artist development, education, authorship, and storytelling. Mental health awareness is deeply personal to Lyons and central to the brand’s evolving purpose. He uses his platform to encourage honest conversations, human connection, and a culture in which people feel seen, heard, and valued beyond their achievements.