Real name:  Benjamin Thomas

Birthplace:  Blacktown, Australia

Instrument:  Guitar

Other instruments played: bass and drums (poorly)

Influences (playing): Jeff loomis, Dimebag, Joe Satriani, Eddie Van Halen

Influences (song-writing): Pantera, Machine Head, Evergrey, Nevermore

What bands were you in prior to Paindivision? Thundersteel

How long have you been playing?  8 years

What gear do you currently use? Jackson guitars, line 6 amp simulation and effects

Is your current instrument the one you started on? Yes

What prompted you to start playing? not sure exactly but hearing Eruption by Van Halen made me want to learn to shred.

What is the best thing about being in Paindivision? Working with some really talented musicians and great bunch of guys.

What is something about yourself that would surprise people who don't really know you yet? I'm a cat person.

Have you got any hobbies outside of Paindivision? Apart from playing guitar in general no.

Do you have a personal web site? www.myspace.com/benthomasgroup

Favourites

Foods: Pasta, pizza, sausages
Drinks: Milk
Movies: I have many faves but the top 5 would be, This is spinal tap, wayne's world 1 & 2, Bill and ted's excellent adventure and bill and ted's bogus journey
Books: The Hobbit
Bands: So Many i love but all time fave would have to be Evergrey
Sports:Soccer

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