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Mark Shields

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About Me

Hey there everybody - my name is Mark and I stay in the student village at Strathclyde University. I'm up here studying BA Accounting - well meant to be studying :P - and just enjoying the student lifestyle. So far, it's been absolutely immense! Before I moved here, I lived in Ayr, going to Queen Margaret Academy. However much we all slag it off, I have to admit I miss it just a little, but hey its only an hours train journey away. I also left a whole load of amazing friends down in Ayr (they know who they are), but fortunately came up here with a few and have made some more since I arrived!

I also play a lot of guitar - I play in the band Armageddon Hour (check out the link down there) and also write a lot of solo stuff. I'm hoping to get more songs posted up here over the coming weeks, and any constructive criticism is more than welcome. A list of all the musicians who influence me are on this page as well - under the "Influences" section funnily enough

So, thats basically me - if theres anything else you want to know then feel free to ask away! However random and weird it may be


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John Petrucci playing "Glasgow Kiss" live:

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Joe Satriani playing "Love Thing" (one of my favourite satch songs) Live:

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Steve Vai - "Liberty"

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Rush - "Marathon"

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Metallica - "One"

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/6/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/armageddonhour
Band Members: Mark Shields - Lead, Rhythm Guitars, Bass, Drum Machine
Influences:

John Petrucci

Joe Satriani

Steve Vai

Yngwie Malmsteen

Dan Mooney

Paul Gilbert

Darren Philips

Matt Heafy

Corey Beaulieu

Alex Lifeson

Alexi Laiho

Marty Friedman

Chris Poland

Dave Mustaine

James Hetfield

Kirk Hammett

Dimebag Darrell

Steve Lukather

Mike O'Donnell

Mark Knopfler

Eric Johnson

Billy Sheehan

Stu Hamm

Eric Clapton


Sounds Like: Guitar based instrumental music...not quite shred, but not completely laid back either
Type of Label: None

My Blog

a few universal truths lol!

1) Triangular sandwiches taste better than square ones.2) At the end of every party there is always a girl crying.3) One of the most awkward things that can happen in a pub is when your pint-to-toilet...
Posted by Mark Shields on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 10:21:00 PST

The Weatherman

"The Weatherman" is actually possibly the worst film I have ever seen in my life. Maybe not as bad as "AI", that just dragged on more than anything tbh. However, "The Weatherman" just seemed to make n...
Posted by Mark Shields on Sat, 29 Jul 2006 04:10:00 PST

Life these days

Life really is good at the moment. Its the summer holidays, I'm working a fair bit, therefore bringing in enough money whilst still having enough time to spend time with mates, make music and go out e...
Posted by Mark Shields on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:42:00 PST

Fill it out...bumped from Darren old chap

Get it filled out 1. Who are you? 2. Are we friends? 3. When and how did we meet? 4. Do you have a crush on me? 5. Would you kiss me? 6. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. 7. Describe m...
Posted by Mark Shields on Tue, 13 Jun 2006 07:48:00 PST

Space Place tonight

Yeah, the gig tonight went really well. Thanks a ton to all the folk who came out to support us and also to the other bands who were absolutely awesome. And to those who started the pits . Our set wen...
Posted by Mark Shields on Fri, 14 Apr 2006 03:54:00 PST

Space Place band night a week on Friday (Good Friday)

Hosted By: Armageddon HourWhen: Friday Apr 14, 2006 at 7:00 PMWhere: The Space PlaceSt. Ninian's PlacePrestwick,  UKDescription:Armageddon Hour Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Mark Shields on Tue, 04 Apr 2006 09:35:00 PST

Fury Murrys 21/4/06

Hosted By: Fury MurrysWhen: Friday Apr 21, 2006 at 8:00 PMWhere: Fury Murrys AyrNile court 154 High StreetAyr,  UKDescription:Fury Murrys Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Mark Shields on Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:30:00 PST

Check out this event: Ivory Blacks Band Night

Hosted By: Ivory BlacksWhen: Sunday Oct 09, 2005at 7:30 PMWhere: Ivory BlacksOswald StreetGlasgow, UKDescription:Ivory Blacks Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Mark Shields on Sat, 08 Oct 2005 08:47:00 PST

Space Place 29/7

Hey just back from our gig at the Space Place this evening. Everything seemed to go well - thanks to all those who turned up to support us. The setlist was as follows: Overdrive Groundline Killing In ...
Posted by Mark Shields on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST