Edward Pursino (New York City,1963)  is known to fans of the heavy metal genre for his virtuosity as a guitarist and his compositional skills with the Virgin Steele e Burning Starr bands.  Although he is not a name that the general public immediately recognizes, among fans of metal music and particularly power metal and epic metal, he has his own important place.

Virgin Steele is a band that has made its mark on the heavy metal scene, thanks to its unique style that blends metal aggression with epic themes and lyrics influenced by mythology and ancient history. Pursino's presence in the lineup has greatly enriched the band's sound, introducing technically complex guitar solos and compelling melodies. His chemistry with frontman David DeFeis has resulted in several unforgettable tracks.

Edward Pursino helped solidify Virgin Steele's reputation as one of the leading bands in the epic metal genre. While many bands in the genre focus exclusively on the theatrical aspect and grandiosity of their songs, Virgin Steele, with the help of Pursino, always maintained a balance, making sure that musical quality and emotional depth were never sacrificed.  He is also an excellent songwriter, able to write pieces ranging from emotional ballads to more intense heavy tracks. This has allowed Virgin Steele to have a varied musical repertoire, making each album a unique experience for the listener.

He is a talent in the broad music scene, but for those who know and appreciate the genre, its contribution to heavy metal is important. 

Discography

With Virgin Steele

• "Noble Savage" (1985)
• "Age of Consent" (1988)
• "Life Among the Ruins" (1993)
• "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Part I" (1994)
• "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Part II" (1995)
• "Invictus" (1998)
• "The House of Atreus Act I" (1999)
• "The House of Atreus Act II" (2000)

• "Visions of Eden" (2006) - Anche noto come "The Lilith Project – A Barbaric Romantic Movie of the Mind""The Black Light Bacchanalia" (2010)

• "Nocturnes of Hellfire & Damnation" (2015)

• "Gothic Voodoo Anthems" (2017) - Una raccolta di brani riarrangiati.

With Burning Starr

• "No Turning Back!" (1986)
• "Blaze of Glory" (1987)