AliensWanted
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I was the lead singer and main songwriter for Element X recently, and was the front man for Shattered Image (known also as Digital Ruin and currently going as Monoblok). I love playing and writing music. Once I find the right group of guys, who knows where that will lead.
Why this name?
Scott (guitarist for Element X) is a big alien buff. He has all this paraphenalia regarding aliens (he truly believes they exist). Well, when I showed up at the tryouts, there was a huge alien poster on the door with one hand outstretched (and three fingers like me). I have three fingers per hand, and Scott saw me and was convinced I was otherworldly. Since I was wearing a Volkswagen "Drivers Wanted" shirt, the name Aliens Wanted was born.
Do you play live?
Not anymore, but a lot of bands have me come up on stage with them and belt out a tune or two.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Love it. Best thing since, well, anything. How else would normal people get heard? Maybe there are plenty of record execs floating around this site, just listening. Where else to hear the talent without having to fly all around the globe?
If you're listening, I am a songwriter more than anything else, and would gladly sell my material to the right manager/band/label....
If you're listening, I am a songwriter more than anything else, and would gladly sell my material to the right manager/band/label....
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yep. In a New York Minute....as long as the price was very "Bob Barker"....
Your influences?
Any music with a good melody and tasteful songs. Don't like too much crap, I like thinking about my music. Fluff is fluff, but if it pays the bills, I don't complain....
Favorite spot?
On the ocean, large sailboat, heavy winds, and my family with me every second of the journey.
Equipment used:
Charvel guitars (heavily modified.....), Carvin Strats, Tom Anderson pickups, Johnson J-Station, Boss DR-5 drum machine, Washburn basses, Peavey preamps, Roland VS-880 and lots of water...
Anything else...?
What is it like to have fingers in the way when you play?