Real name: Stu Marshall

Birthplace: Sydney

Instrument: Guitar and vocals.

Other instruments played: Bass and Keyboards.

Influences (playing): Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Stryper, AC/DC.

Influences (song-writing): Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, AC/DC.

What bands were you in prior to Paindivision? Dungeon, Wishing Tree.

How long have you been playing? 20 + years.

What gear do you currently use? I am endorsed by ESP guitars and use a variety of models, but mostly dig the SV and MX explorer models. I also use and am endorsed by Randall Amplification, Digitech, Laboga Cables and the Aussie made DSL Guitar straps.

Is your current instrument the one you started on? Sure is.

What prompted you to start playing? Hearing Judas Priest for the first time live on a cassette - I received a plastic "KISS" guitar when I was 4 and that was it!

What is the best thing about being in Paindivision? Delivering honest rock with a great bunch of guys, touring is killer also.

What is the worst thing? Not enough cold beers!

What is your most memorable gig? The recent Japanese tour was just killer, a huge alcohol filled hell ride. Great times.

What is something about yourself that would surprise people who don't really know you yet? I am a pretty chilled guy with a family, 2 dogs, etc. I can also speak decent Japanese -

Have you got any hobbies outside of Paindivision? Currently I write for "Guitarist Australia Magazine" and www.empiresofeden.com as a side project to Paindivision

Do you have a personal website?
The official Stu Marshall Myspace page.
www.stumarshall.com.au

Favourites:

Foods: Curry - Indian

Drinks: Beer! (Pure Blonde!, MUST be cold), Jack Daniels

Movies: Snatch, Dawn of the Dead

Books: "The art of war", The book of five rings - Miyamoto Musashi

Bands: Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Dio, AC/DC, Black Label Society

Sports: UFC Fighting - MMA (love it!)

Stu Marshall on ESP Guitars


Stu shreddding it up with his old band Dungeon on tour in Japan 2005

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