Gavin Prior is best known as a member of United Bible Studies. He currently plays in the noise duo Toymonger and Free Jazz/Metal trio Tarracóir and is working on the debut album of his newest band Sabre Series. Since graduating from University of London with an MA in Music Technology, he has been based in Dublin and has improvised with musicians from Ireland and around the world including David Lacey, Seán Meehan, Thollem McDonas, Rhodri Davies, Okkyung Lee and Damo Suzuki. He plays straight acoustic guitar and electric guitar with preparations and extended technique. He circuit bends and modifies cheap instruments which can be heard in his recordings with Toymonger and various improvisational meetings. He has performed throughout Europe, America and Asia and co-founded the Deserted Village label.