My Life in Music
What instrument(s) can you play?
Guitar (Electric & Acoustic), Bass Guitar, Drums, Piano (still learning…) & Violin (don’t ask).
The only instrument I haven’t played live is the piano and hopefully that’ll change in 2020.
If you were a WWE wrestler, what would your entrance music be?
“Parkway Drive - Anasasis (Xenophontis)”, with plenty of pyrotechnics to singe people’s eyebrows.
First album bought?
“Eminem - The Marshall Mathers LP” back in 2000. Can the real slim shady please stand up! #noregrets
Favourite genre?
Melodic Metalcore… Go hard or go home.
First live gig/concert you attended?
Iron Maiden at Newcastle’s Telewest Arena back in 2003, supported by Funeral for a Friend. Two incredible bands.
Fun Fact: FFAF’s “Casually Dressed and Deep in Conversation” album is the only album I’ve ever bought at a gig/concert.
Favourite album of all time?
“Funeral for a Friend - Casually Dressed and Deep in Conversation”. A timeless masterpiece.
Best music festival you attended?
Download Festival ‘07 & ‘08, both equally amazing music festivals.
Worst music festival you attended?
Leeds Festival 2009. The year of the infamous “poo girl”… The only highlight of what was an absolute dump of a festival.
If you’re curious about the adventures “poo girl” then give it a quick google, but not at work (just in case…).
Three albums that changed your childhood?
“Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory”, “Blink 182 - Enema of the State” & “Sum 41 - All Killer No Filler”.
The soundtrack to my summer of 2001 and my skater years.
