Joe is Ascendor’s most experienced musician, having contributed to the music of, and performed live with Gozitan Metal bands ‘Dirt’ (Late 1990s) & ‘Inner Grey’ (previously known as ‘Lost Cause’, 2005-2009) as well as Maltese Symphonic/Gothic Metal band ‘Rising Sunset’. Being one of Gozo’s most reputable lead guitarists, founding members Paul (Formosa, Drums) and Andy (Fava, guitars) were quite thrilled when Costa accepted their invitation to join the band in 2011.