Nickname: Sparky
Position: Drums, Backing Vocals
Setup: Pearl Drums, Skins & Hardware, Sabian / Paiste / Stagg Cymbals, Ahead and Vic Firth Sticks
Influences: I've been brought up on a very healthy diet of Rock and Metal (many thanks Dad!). So many bands, old and new, have left some impression on me and the music I play: Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Megadeth, AC/DC, Ozzy, Black Label Society, Dio, Avenged Sevenfold, The Who, Thin Lizzy, Killswitch Engage, Muse, Trivium, Rammstein, Machine Head, Slipknot, System Of A Down... In general, loud music full of power, intensity, riffs and mind blowing drum beats as well as awesome singers!
Heroes: Lars Ulrich, Dave Lombardo (The Slayer drummer), Keith Moon, Animal, Vinnie Paul, John Dolmayan, Joey Jordison, Chad Smith, Dave McClain, Neil Hutton, John Bonham...
Favourite Album(s): Metallica - 'Master Of Puppets', Pantera - '101 Proof: Official Live', Slayer - 'Reign In Blood', Shadows Fall - 'The Art Of Balance', Roadrunner United - 'The All Star Sessions'
Favourite Song(s): Metallica - 'One', Machine Head - 'Imperium', Slayer - 'Dead Skin Mask', Pantera - 'Cemetry Gates', Lamb Of God - 'Laid To Rest', Arch Enemy - 'Nemesis', Trivium - 'Like Light To Flies', Opeth - 'Ghost Of Perdition', Dio - 'Holy Diver'
Aims & Ambitions: To live happily and make music until old age and/or alcohol abuse prevents me. To tour the world and make music that touches people. In short, to be a rockstar! \m/
