The Bass Viking
God given name: Matthew James Gilmore
Place of birth: Norway
Ethnicity: Finnish
Occupation: Viking God and Bass player in SKAM
Weapons of choice: Music man Stingray, Ibanez EDA 900 and Thor’s Hammer
Steve “Rock Ninja” Hill
God given name: Steve Norman Hill
Place of birth: Japan
Ethnicity: Ninjaish
Occupation: Assassin and Guitar player in SKAM
Weapons of choice: Gibson SG Special, Gibson Explorer Studio and Shuriken Star.
The X-Ray
God given name: Unknown
Place of birth: Unknown
Ethnicity: Unknown
Occupation: Tormenter and Drummer in SKAM
Weapons of choice: Premier Artist Birch kit, Premier hardware, Sabian Cymbals and Scythe
SKAM are a Flick Rock band from The Midlands, Their unique Flick rock genre is a blend of classic British rock with elements of punk and Heavy Metal that will have your finger pointing and your head banging.
With over 250 gigs under their belt, playing in every major city in the UK, SKAM have become a professional and experienced band they inject energy and pure rock into every show they play.
These guys Rock hard, and you would be mistaken for thinking there was more than 3 of them.
The backline is solid combining the talents of the Viking, on Bass and X-Ray on drums. This allows Steve “Rock Ninja” Hill to be what a front man should be, Confident and fluent in the language of Rock he commands attention for his band and the music they play.
Each member of the band has a different personality on stage and the overall stage presence gives you no choice but to take notice.
They have been compared to such Greats as The Foo Fighters, Therapy? And AC/DC and have rocked the same stages as Blaze Bayley, The Wildhearts and Viking Skull.
Grab your Helmet, raise your Goblet of rock and join the Flick rock invasion!
"if you catch one unsigned band this year make sure its SKAM.... They wont be unsigned for long!"
Glastonbudget 2008
"When they crank it up, Skam throb liked a slapped cock"
Carl J Leicesterbangs.co.uk
"These 3 guys really rock and everyone will love their shows."
Arts in Leicester.
"To the uninitiated Flick Rock seems to mean heavy, urgent, melodic guitar driven Rock, all performed with attitude and charisma"
There were some rumours that the X-Ray had died in a house fire... But it's ok, he was saved by a four year old girl. And also the fire could not detroy his snare drum, that's how bad ass Premier drums used to be. So both X-Ray and the snare drum will be at the Harrow tonight, so the least you could do is go as well.
YEH we defo enjoyed your gig you put a brilliant show on with that bass lol. we loved it. its great at the primrose too my favourite venue. happy gigging :)
i feel as rough as a bears arse but happy in the knowledge that leeds has yet been rocked to the ground once again great weekend thank you all!!!! ps love ya!!
hey steve hows it goin? long time no see:) its joe walker bdw. u no sue smiths son:) this is my band. can you give us a listen and let us know what you think:) and were obviously looking for gigs such as supporting. if you need a support act we are here:) take care and keep up the good music!:D
Thanks for making GlastonBudget 2009 amazing. The new acts tent was good this year and i definitely see you pumping and rocking the hell out of the main stage next year! T'was an awesome set and was gutted when it ended :( thanks for the add and a special thanks to Rock Ninja for when you ran past me whilst jamming on you guitar!! Wooooo!
Hey guys, I mentioned you in my review of Glastonbudget here: http://www.rockindustry.co.uk/site/2009/05/glastonbudget-2009-%E2%80%93-wymeswold-%E2%80%93-saturday-23rd-of-march-2009/
If you want to quote from it feel free to do so and check out some of the other articles whilst you're there.
What an absolutley wicked weekend, Thanks for that lads. I'm feeling a bit of main stage action at Glastonbudget 10. I'm contacting the guiness world book of records to tell em about our 12 bar blues antics. DD's, Cheese and the fact that steve agree's makes it all even better. Keep rocking dudes and i'll y'all very very soon, Peace!!
What can i say??? What an awesome weekend! i can honestly say that was one of the best weekends i've ever had!!! We even had the sunshine.(no DD's tho!) You fine gentlemen ROCK!!!!!!!! Bring on Glastonbudget 2010.
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