Scream Arena is a UK Classic Rock band formed in 2005 by musicians combining flair and a vision of what good music should be, drawing on influences such as Judas Priest, RATT, Accept, Leatherwolf, Van Halen, Metallica, Icon and Queensryche amongst others.
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We have gained several good reviews from around the World (thanks guys!).
Band Members
Andy Paul - Vocals
Nick Daniel - Guitar/ Bass Guitar/ Keyboards
Dave Swift - Lead Guitar
Lee Purton - Guitar
Stix - Drums
Andy Paul - Vocals
Influences?
Freddie Mercury, Ronnie James Dio, Bon Scott, Rob Halford, David Lee Roth, Tony Harnell, Paul Shortino
Favourite Bands / Artists?
Queen, Queensryche, Valensia, The Tea Party, TNT, Kamelot, Rainbow, Judas Priest, Malice, Icon, Leatherwolf, Yngwie Malmsteen, Symphony X, Jekyll & Hyde, The Ring, Butch Walker, Virgin Steele, House of Lords, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Royal Crown Revue, David Lee Roth, Rob Lamothe, Marvellous3, Indigo Swing, Motley Crue, Heaven & Earth, Mother's Finest, Kate Bush, Sugarbomb, Debby Holiday, Talisman.
First gig played?
Some truly horrible school concert. Teased hair, make-up and utter disapproval from the staff, sheer bloody poetry.
Favourite Songs and why?
1) Millionaire Waltz Queen- sublime madness. 2) I don't believe in love Queensryche ...genius. 3) Mama Said TNT- Tony Harnell at his best.
Band Ambitions
To write and sing to the best of our collective ability, with the hope that something we write touches someone along the way.
Pet hates?
People that like to plant steel between shoulder blades while grinning at your face. People, who will stew in their own juices rather than face a problem and then blame someone else when all else it out of control. The virus that is Political Correctness.
Best piece of advice ever received?
Over a bourbon or two-ahem- on a late Autumn evening in Stockholm by a good friend, the closest thing to a brother I have, who noted that if one imagines one's energy as a finite quantity why waste any on those who want to give one a hard time. Good stuff. Downside is trying to live up to such wisdom.
Other interests / activities away from Scream Arena?
Travel- Luxor in Egypt, Moscow, Madrid, Stockholm in Sweden, Paris not Texas have all been the lucky recipients of a Andy K visit. Luxor is one of the most stunning places on Earth, and if anyone out there is even vaguely interested in Ancient Egypt I urge you to go.
Other Favourites?
Authors: Tolkien, Graham Hancock, Robert Bauval, Mark Chadbourn.
Films: The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Gladiator. Taxi, Transporter, Belleville Rendezvous, Goodfellas, Lock Stock and two Smoking Barrels, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Hero, House of Flying Daggers, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Sin City, Desperado, Once upon a time in Mexico.
Actresses: Michelle Yeoh, Sophie Marceau, Marie Gillian, Isabelle Adjani, Selma Hayek.
Exercise: Poncing about with weights!
Poisons: Jack Daniel, Rebel Yell, or Champagne ( Darlings!)
Nick Daniel
- Bass
Influences?
John Entwistle, Billy Sheehan, Chris Squire, Hookie, Ian Hill, Joey De Maio, Mark Evans, Rudy Sarzo, Stuart Morrow, Blackie Lawless, Pete Way.
Favourite Bands / Artists?
AC/DC, Judas Priest, WASP, Styx, Turbonegro, Crashdiet, Queen, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Girl, Girlschool, RATT, Cinderella, UFO, Rush, Hawkwind, Marillion, Yes, Icehouse, Sisters of Mercy, New Model Army, Comsat Angels, Beatles.
First gig played?
As singer and bassist with Godz Autograph at The Plough, Hayton.
Favourite Songs and why?
The Great Misconceptions of Me by WASP as it has many great pieces of music
all rolled into one as a finale.
Tarot Woman by Rainbow as it is one of my first memories of being blown
away by a riff.
Come Sail Away by Styx as it gives me hope.
Trial before Pilate Jesus Christ Superstar because of the sheer emotion
of Pilate when he loses it!
Trojan Blue by Icehouse - Iva Davies (as well as having one of the greatest
singing voices ever) could tell a great story in lyrics and this is
my favourite.
The World by New Model Army because it sums up all the things I wanted
to say about the World but was never eloquent enough to do so!
Valentine by Sisters of Mercy because its as miserable as fuck!
Band Ambitions
To achieve the success we truly deserve!
Pet hates?
Humans, Religious nuts, Neighbors, Shirt-boys, George Bush, People who think the World is their own private rubbish dump, Birds that tweet loudly too early in the morning should be bloody shot!
Best piece of advice ever received?
If you live in the past, that's where you'll stay...
Other interests / activities away from Scream Arena?
Authors:William F Nolan, Emily Bronte, Milan Kundera, SP Somtow, Anne Rice
Films:Logans Run, Futureworld, Damage, Back to the Future (all 3), Matrix (all3), Dances with Wolves, Dancin through the Dark (Willy Russell), Rock Star, Spinal Tap, Almost Famous, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Rebecca, Wuthering Heights, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Lost in Translation
Actresses:Jenny Agutter, Juliette Binoche, Scarlett Johannson, Juliette Lewis, Audrey Hepburn, Charlize Theron, that brunette off the new Citroen advert (the one in Paris that says most romantic city and the guy says well see!).
Exercise:Strong neck muscles from air guitar, strong arm muscles from playing with Stretch Armstrong!
Poisons: Beer, Gin Vodka, JD
Stix - Drums
Influences?
Nicko McBain , Matt Soren, Tommy Lee, Lars Ulrich, Phil Rudd, John Bonham.
Favourite Bands / Artists?
Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Skid Row, Metallica, Nickelback, Ozzy Osbourne, Queen, Motley Crue, Kiss, Twisted Sister, GNR, Aerosmith (plus many more….too many to mention!).
First gig played?
Age: 17. Venue: The Sun Inn, Norwood. Event: Wedding reception. Audience: 50 guests. Song played: Wild Thing. Response: Standing ovation. After shock: still receiving counselling.
Favourite Songs and why?
1. Livewire – AC/DC….the second you hear the bass line you know you just want to rock – one of the classic rock songs of all time.
2. I Wanna Rock – Twisted Sister…Why???...because every teenager wants this (and if you’ve seen the video you know what I mean ….and if you haven’t, check out the video!)
3. Live & Let Die – GNR…taken from Wings originally but GNR give it that rock edge, and if you’ve heard this song by GNR you know what I mean.
Band Ambitions
With the energy, passion and professionalism we have as a band our ambitions will become reality.
Pet hates?
Prejudice. Taxes. ..Wannabe’s’ with no conviction. ‘False’ people. Flip flops!!!!!!!!! TV adverts. Sitting on the loo and discovering the last piece of loo roll has gone!
Best piece of advice ever received?
“If you’re not the lead dog, the view never changes”
Other interests / activities away from Scream Arena?
WWI & WWII History, Spirituality, Experimenting with rhythm, Personal fitness. Masturbation – using the other hand.
Other Favourites?
Films: Braveheart, Highlander, Still Crazy, Bad News, Classic horror – Amityville, War films – Platoon, Full Metal Jacket. Comedies – Pet Detective, Monty Python Films.
TV: Fawlty Towers, Only Fools & Horses, Most Haunted. History Channel, National Geographic and Sky Discovery.
Exercise: Weight training and Drumming – phew!
Poisons: Southern Comfort, Fosters, Errazuriz Merlot (one of the finest red Chilean wines ever!) and Nescafé.
Dave Swift - Lead Guitar
Influences?
Ozzy, Randy Rhoads, Jake E Lee, Zakk Wylde, Malmsteen, Gustavo Guerra, Satriani, Michael Romeo, Reb Beach, Vinnie Moore, Gary Moore, EVH and lots more...
Favourite Bands / Artists?
Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde, AC/DC, Van Halen, Malmsteen...
First gig played?
It was at a little pub somewhere with about 10 people in. Shit really!!!
Favourite Songs and why?
This is a hard one...
1. Mr Crowley - Ozzy 'cos I remember hearing it when I was about 14, before I'd even heard Rock songs and I was Gobsmacked with the sound of the two guitar solos in it by the great Randy Rhoads. It was that song that made me want to learn how to play electric guitar.
2. Seventh Sign by Yngwie Malmsteen because everything about it is shit hot! Great Vocals, shit hot guitar solo and riff...It just kicks Ass!!!
3. It's got to be Killer of Giants by Ozzy 'cos I love the intro guitar and the lyrics - It's just a Great Song.
Band Ambitions
To play to the best of our ability and most important of all - Enjoy It...
Pet hates?
People that don't use their indicators - that really pisses me off and I don't even drive!!! ... and another thing - people who think they are better than everybody else when they are not!
Best piece of advice ever received?
Don't eat yellow snow!
Other interests / activities away from Scream Arena?
Spending time with my girlfriend and 2 year old daughter...also I'm into Tattoos.
Other Favourites?
Films: Not really into movies. I like a bit of action like Rambo - First Blood and fighting movies.
Books: I like all the Rhoal Dhal books from when I was a kid.
Actresses:Megan Fox (Tidy).
Exercise: Used to do a bit... but not any more!!
Poisons: Lager, bitter and Gin and Tonic - that's all for me.
Lee Purton- Guitar
Influences?
ginger from the wildhearts, pete townsend, EVH, randy rhoads, angus young, dave gilmour, brian may, billy gibbons, steve jones.
Favourite Bands / Artists?
the wildhearts, AC/DC, van halen, ramones, ozzy, the who, sex pistols, queen, guns n roses, new york dolls, maiden.
First gig played?
school youth club with my band NIGHTMARE, which pretty much was one!
Favourite Songs and why?
panama by van halen was the one song that made me say i wanna play guitar! also pretty much anything by the wildhearts or ginger!
Band Ambitions
to get to the states! tour the world,have some laughs a few beers,make some friends an hopefully a few quid!
Pet hates?
being skint (see above...ha),paying council tax when they never empty my bin,bastards,hate bananas! oh and onions which is strange as i love spicy food,garlic chilli curry etc.!
Best piece of advice ever received?
life is hard,the quicker you realize this the easier it gets!
Other interests / activities away from Scream Arena?
teaching guitar, playing with my blues band boogie train, odd bit of TV extra work, socialising, pubs, currys, gigs, jam nights etc. hanging with my girl an dave the cat.
Other Favourites?
Films:star wars, donnie darko, spinal tap, quadraphenia, the omen
TV: the simpsons, family guy, lost, 24, auf wiedersehen pet.
Books: dan brown stuff an i love reading bout dead rock stars like keith moon, sid vicious, bon scott, ramones etc.
Exercise: not if i can help it...come to think of it carried plenty of marshall cabs in my time an they're pretty heavy!
Poisons:any sort of beer, red wine an the odd jack an coke.
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