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SECOND SKELETON ( Band )


Second Skeleton are a Hard Rock band based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Originally formed in 2009 by Dave Dimelow the band have undergone several Line up changes, Settling on the current line up from 2017 until the present.

Current Lineup
Dave Dimelow on Vocals and Guitar. Dave Newton on Lead Guitar. Ian Graham on Bass Guitar and Alan Zebelys on Drums.

Musical Style
The music is a mix of heavy rock and progressive rock. The tuning of Dave Newton's guitar is standard, whereas Dave Dimelow plays in Drop D tuning. The result being some heavy guitar driven tunes that almost echo metal. Another element to the band's sound is the prominent bass line that in some Cases is left to drive the song. Dave Newton plays with a definite blues leaning while Dave Dimelow plays power chords and uses sustain, feedback and Effects.

Influences
The band are influenced by artists such as Pink Floyd, Megadeth, Michael Schenker, Hawkwind, Metallica, The Foo Fighters along with many more. Non musical influences include politics, relationships, war and history. The music is reflective of it's influences in a direct way, for example The heavy guitar riffing in "The Last Tommy" is imitating machine gun fire.

Equipment Used
Dave Dimelow uses Ibanez RG470 and Jackson Pro Dinky Guitars with Marshall and Line 6 amplification, effects used are the BOSS GT100. Dave Newton uses Ibanez S series and Jackson Dinky Guitars with Marshall amplification and Digitech effects. Ian Graham uses Ibanez BTB and Apollo Bass guitars with Ashdown amplification. Alan Zebelys uses Tama Drums and Sabian cymbals.