Name: Lee Gardiner
Instrument: Vocals
Nicknames: Liggy Higgins, Ligs, Nigz, Leeroy, Deeroy, Coconut Trump, Coco, Chemical A-Lee.
Gear: 6’2 inches of Fijian power!
Main Influences: Faith No More, Tori Amos, Kate Miller Hiedke, Emma Dean, Peter Dolving, Jason North, Phil Anselmo.
Heroes: Billy Gould, Jim Martin, Roddy Bottum, Mike Bordin.
Personal Philosophy: Don’t fake the funk on a nasty dunk.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LiggyHiggins
Twitter: www.twitter.com/liggydd
Website: www.theangryfijian.com
Lee thanks … First of all thanks to @ajloudlegz for putting up with my shit for the last couple of years! Love ya HOIPS! Thanks to @truthcorroded @mamacassi and families, in particular Jason for his constant guidance and help. This band could not be what it is without you mate, you need your lawns mowed, give Meels a call!!. Andy and Becky Kite – thank you so much!! Dan Murtagh.. oh my god dude – amazing work, you are the smartest, most talented dude I know. Eyal Levi and Daath – sorry it didn’t turn out but you got the next one mate. Big thanks to the Busch and Moon families for all their contributions to Double Dragon over the years – we are flying the flag high for you guys and you are always a part of this band. @kmillerheidke and @keirnuttall thank you so much for Asena, dream come true for your biggest fan ever! Same to the Murphy clan and Jimmy Pop. Big hugs to the @amoc_ozmetal crew, in particular Shane and @chrissyrules for being the best fucking friends ever, love ya heaps. My mum Chris, my sister Kelly, my brother Scott and my beautiful little nieces Chloe, Katie and Kirsty you are the cutest things ever! To my late Dad Norman Gardiner I know you would have hated this shit but I”ll never EVER forget you and will always give it everything I have – just like you told me. I miss you every single day. Billy Gould, Jim Martin, Peter Dolving. Big love to the crew ( CLICK THE LINKS AND #FF ) @number0six, @bullie666, @Brutalplanett @vanessa_vee @crushtor @biomech_ @thebatace @tony_shark @thisdisgrace @csgrimm, @exerthur, @deprivation, @indeathband, @jimlamarcatwitt, @chimairaband, @metalasfuck, @chuckingamosh, @rowanpitman, @kelfocker, @gefocker, @lambvox, @wendyokoopazntf, @natkzap, @evilutionE5150 , @emmadean83 @bassboyjohnny, @troynffc , @lynchmada @shelliejaye ,@kissability @_beck , @biodagar , @lachlanmkcamp ,@heifetzz ,@tony_13_long, @alarum , @followthreaper , @rojmugwump, @bunzy13 @sepultallica9 , @sonic_violence , @rattlehead81 , @sebonkira , @rocknrolljoel @frankenbok , @beyondtoblvion,@potinmylungs @onlyMrpenguin, @vagvikernes @metalblonde @mrgould @samradojcin #seniorFNMclub @fliptheshits , the Australian Heavy Metal Community, CANITRA and the Saggs Family, all my readers at WWW.THEFEEJ.COM and most of all my DOUBLE DRAGON bro’s Joshy, Liam, Davin and Roads… we made a killer album!
Name: Matthew Johnston
Instrument: Rhythm Guitar
Nicknames: Roady, Roads, Roadster, Rope, Ropey, Rope Dog, Meaty, Dexter, Legohead, Pop Dog Daddy-O, Rhino.
Gear: ESP KH-2 guitar, ESP Eclipse-II VB guitar, Peavey 6505+ amplifier, Peavey 5150 Mk I amplifier, Peavey 6505 412 slant cabinet, Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor, Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner, Ernie Ball ‘Not Even Slinky’ .012-.056 strings, Dunlop Tortex Standard .88mm picks.
Main Influences: Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Pink Floyd, Kiss, Van Halen, AC/DC, Slayer, Guns N’ Roses, Skid Row, Soilwork, The Haunted, Kamelot.
Heroes: Eric Clapton, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Nuno Bettencourt, Jimmy Page, Tony Iommi, KK Downing, Glenn Tipton, Jeff Hanneman, Kerry King, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley, David Lee Roth, Freddie Mercury, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Ricky Gervais, James Bond, Han Solo, Robocop.
Personal Philosophy: I’m Batman.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ropedog
Twitter: www.twitter.com/roadydragon
Roady thanks … Mum & Stevo, Dad & Judy, Shaisee, Ellana & the wonderful Gormly family, Petey T, Nige, Sonia, my crew, all of my friends Australia wide, all the bands we’ve played with, & all of the members of Double Dragon, past & present. This album is for Ellana Kate.
Name: Davin Buttery
Instrument: Lead Guitar
Nicknames: Davbag, Davastator, Sprinkles, Wanganeen, Rhino.
Gear: “ESP Horizon NT2 DBSB, Peavey 6505+ amplifier, Peavey 6505 412 slant cabinet, Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor, Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner, Dunlop Cry Baby Wah, Behringer Ultrafex Pro EX3200
exciter/enhancer, Dunlop ‘Kerry King Icon’ .010-.052 strings, Dunlop Tortex Standard 1.0mm picks. ”
Main Influences: Faith No More, Slayer, Sikth, Opeth, The Haunted, Pantera, Tool.
Heroes: Great Dads everywhere.
Personal Philosophy: What was that about Wanganeen?
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DavinDragon
Twitter: www.twitter.com/davindragon
Davin thanks … My gorgeous girl Paige & our beautiful daughter Scarlett (I love my girls), Mum, Dad & Ruth for all the support over the years, my bandmates past (Wayno, T-Bag, D, Adman & Greg) & present (Ligs, Rhino, Tico & Ranga), & Ben ‘Moif Dog’ Murphy for the inspiration & mentorship.
Name: Joshua John Lamont
Instrument: Bass Guitar
Nicknames: Joshy, Joshycunt, Rang, Ranga, Ranga-Danga-Ding-Dong, Bunyip, Nifty, Doosbah.
Gear: Warwick Corvette 5-string Bass, Hartke HA5500 500W bass amplifier, custom Woogie cabinets, Digitech BP-9 processer, Rotosound SM665 .040-.125 Swing Bass 66 strings.
Main Influences: Bass guitar, travel/touring, Psycroptic, Mastodon, Mudvayne, Primus, Tool, Machine Head, Sunk Loto, Metallica, Pantera, Megadeth, Guns N’ Roses, Black Sabbath, Nirvana, Def Leppard, Cypress Hill, The Rolling Stones, Daddy Cool.
Heroes: Cliff Burton, Les Claypool, Troy Sanders, Ryan Martinie, Steve Harris, Victor Wooten, Axl Rose/Duff McKagan, James Hetfield/Dave Mustaine, Geezer Butler/Tony Iommi, Rodney Rude, Malcolm Douglas, Nick ‘No Pokies’ Xenophon.
Personal Philosophy: It’s basically punk.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=755568468
Joshy thanks …. Primrose, Sam, Mum & Dad, Shan, Roads, Lee, Davin, Liam, Jase & April, Moif, Adam, Wayno, Greg, Batters, Peaky, Josef, Jelsy, Bruce, Charles IV & Jacqui, & Ralph & Amy.
Name: Liam Weedall
Instrument: Drums
Nicknames: Weedall, Weeds, Tico, Shroom, Shroomy, Weeds Mcgee.
Gear: Endorsements pending!
Main Influences: Opeth, Intronaut, Cynic, Death, Children of Bodom, Gojira.
Heroes: Click here
Personal Philosophy: If in doubt, join a band with guys that are 10 years older than you.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/liam.weedall
Twitter: www.twitter.com/liamweedall1
Youtube: www.youtube.com/metalheaddrummer17
Liam thanks … Mama and Papa Weedall, Gem, the other DD lads, my music teachers and drum teachers, my past bandmates from Asphyxia, Sonic Euphoria, Nevaehnatas and The Peaves, as well as all my friends who have supported my bands over the years.
