Meet Slyder
Pete
Malc
Rob
Sean
Daz
Daz – Guitar
Daz forms one half of Slyder’s twin-guitar attack alongside Pete, combining tight rhythm work with expressive lead playing. Focused on tone and authenticity, he works to capture the feel and energy of the original artists and bring it to life on stage. A self-confessed gear nut, he draws inspiration from players like Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen.
Quick facts:
Favourite band: Rush
Favourite track to play: Thunderstruck
Favourite drink: "Mine's an IPA"
Sean – Lead vocals & tambourine
Fronting Slyder with a vocal range that pays homage to the giants of classic rock, Sean is the driving force of the band’s high-octane stage show. From the foot-stomping grit of AC/DC to hard-hitting anthems from Guns N’ Roses, he combines technical precision with a raw, command-the-crowd energy. A lifelong disciple of Brian Johnson and Axl Rose amongst other great vocalists, Sean ensures that every performance isn’t just a setlist - it’s an experience.
Quick facts:
Favourite band: AC/DC
Favourite track to play: Thunderstruck
Favourite drink: Jack Daniel’s
Rob – Drums and samples
Rob is the powertrain of the band, providing a solid backbone and hard-core metal groove. Channelling influences from Phil Rudd through Brian Downey to Lars Ulrich, he’s solid, powerful and has swing too! Once he’s let loose, there’s no stopping him - just don’t get in his way. Full throttle and sometimes slightly off script, he brings the energy of rock’s greatest drummers to every performance.
Quick facts:
Favourite band: Metallica
Favourite track to play: Lux Æterna
Favourite drink: Mine's an IPA or Guinness in winter and cider in the summer!
Malc – Bass & vocals
Malcolm has a percussive, driving bass playing style to form a tight Slyder rhythm section along with Rob on drums. With 40 years’ experience, he draws his inspiration from bass players such as John Entwistle, Steve Harris and more recently Muse's Chris Wolstenholme.
Quick facts:
Favourite band: Muse
Favourite track to play: Thunderstruck
Favourite drink: Jack Daniel’s
Pete – Guitar & vocals
Pete’s motto is ‘Plug it in, turn it up!’ Acting as the band’s de facto musical director, he also writes original material that Slyder selectively weaves into its set. Alongside Daz, he ensures the twin-guitar attack rocks as hard as possible at every gig. Early playing influences range from Bolan to Schenker, the Priests and the Leppards.
Quick facts:
Favourite band: T. Rex
Favourite track to play: Burn
Favourite drink: Make mine an IPA too, Daz!