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NAME: STUART MARSHALL
GROUP: PAIN DIVISION
PRODUCT: ESP / DEAN MARKLEY /
RANDALL
WEBSITE: www.paindivision.com
If you're tired of reading bios from
bands that just aren't on MTV yet boast of success after success,
then you're likely to love this one.
Just the facts, none of the exaggerated
hype. "Paindivision" is not into bragging: listen
to the tracks and the music
will speak for itself. Formed by Australian virtuoso Stu Marshall,
"Paindivision" features some of the nations most
disciplined and hardest-working musicians. Marshall, a writer
for Guitarist Australia magazine, is formerly of the metal
band Dungeon. During Dungeons heyday, they were the go-to
band for promoters seeking a world-class professional act
capable of supporting
international artists such as Nightwish, Angra, Destruction,
Doro and
Twisted Sister. Dungeon also toured the world extensively,
playing shows
in the USA, Europe and Japan.
After opening for Megadeth all of their
Australian shows in 2005, Dungeon were invited to support
the metal giants on the European leg of their "Blackmail
the Universe tour." It was a high point in Dungeons career,
and the significance of Megadeth choosing an Australian band
for this honour does not need additional elaboration. This
same work ethic and spirit lead to two powerful shows in late
2006 with Sebastian Bach and metal giant Zakk Wylde.
Channelling his experience from Dungeon
and a total of 20 years of guitar playing, Marshall has focussed
his talents on writing strong melodies and subject matter
for mainstream rock appeal. The music evokes what AC/DC might
have sounded like if Angus Young had a split personality with
Eddie Van Halen, and if they'd had to start in this millennium
and compete with all the manufactured pop crap on the radio.
"Paindivision" live shows
have the powerful, larger-than-life feel characteristic of
the classic rock acts, and also helping exposure is Marshalls
regular columns and gear reviews with Guitarist Australia
magazine.
To complete the band, Marshall has enlisted
veteran performers Jordan
Howe (Ex-Harlots) Joe Rahme (drums) and Ray Martens (keys).
Between regular live appearances, Paindivision have finalised
the recording of their debut CD to be released nationally
by RIOT Entertainment and even at this early stage, negotiations
are in progress to release the album
in Japan and Europe."
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