Band Members
glen thomas
Vocals
As the original vocalist of M.A.D glen has been the main frontman of the band since the begining, Interacting with the crowd and getting them moving with his high energy and amazing vocals is his favourite part about live shows. His biggest influence on his epic vocals are the Thrash metal giants Anthrax.
mark smith
Drums
Mark has been at the center of M.A.D's progressive style of thrash, contributing to most of the writing and producing of the music. Growing up his biggest influence on his progressive style of drumming was Mike Portnoy from Dream Theatre, He loves to show everyone what he's got when playing live.
stephen whittington
Guitar/Lead
Joining the band in 2008 as M.A.D's 5th member, Stephen first met the band in college and was asked to try out for the band after. As an acomplished self-taught guitarist the first jam with the band was a success, Showing his amazing rhythm and solo abilities soon became the heart of the band. Stephen's biggest influence is Angus Young from ACDC and also is inspired by the great Marty Friedman.
bradley hall
Guitar/Lead
The original shred arpeggio king Bradley Hall, Has also been with the band from the begining bringing his unique classical style of playing to the already progressive sound of the band. Also sharing lead with stephen adds a dynamic sound to M.A.D's new wave of Thrash, His biggest influences are Marty Friedman, Paul Gilbert and Jason Becker. Brad has also had classical influence from learning to play the violin and loves to write catchy solo's to grip the audience at shows.
luke powell
Bass Guitar
Luke also being one of the later members to join the band, First started playing the guitar and swapped to bass when he heard M.A.D needed a bassist desperately.Being a skilled musician having played a number of instruments mastered the bass guitar quickly, And now shows off his skills live with the band even adding bass solo's to everyones amazement. The biggest influence for luke's fast fingers and slap bass, Is Frank Bello from Anthrax.
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