Brad Bailey
Just 22 years old, Brad joined SHELTERED in February 2004. His fluid guitar style has been described as virtuosic and it contrasts, but compliments the more slashing and edgy playing of Stratton. Brad cites his band influences as Guns'n' Roses, Motley Crue and his favourite players are Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eddie Van Halen and Eric Johnson.

Equipment is Marshall half stack JCM 900, Fender Silver Anniversary Stratocaster, Epiphone Les Paul guitars, Digitex GNX4

Matt Knox
22 year old Matt Knox has been playing bass for five years, but is also an accomplished guitar player. Matt's solid bass lines and riffs form part of the engine that drives the band. Matt has been influenced by bands like Alice in Chains, Black Label Society and Primus, and says his favourite bassists include John Paul Jones and Geddy Lee.

Equipment is Marshall half stack VBA400, Ibanez bass with EMG Pickups

Stephen Mansfield
Stephen, a founding member of SHELTERED is 26 and has been drumming for 14 years. Stephen is a quiet individual whose demeanor belies his powerful and precise playing style. His rock solid rhythms combine with Matt's bass to provide the "heartbeat" of SHELTERED. Stephen looks to Led Zeppelin and Pantera as band influences, and his drummers of choice are John Bonham and Vinnie Paul.

Equipment is Tama drums with Sabian cymbals

Stratton Phillips
A founding member of SHELTERED, 26 year old Stratton is an accomplished guitarist with a distinct, powerful voice with deadly pitch. A songwriter with a penchant for strong and meaningful lyrics, Stratton has an outgoing personality on and off the stage. Metallica has been an obvious influence, as well as Black Sabbath and Ozzie, Kiss and Journey. Vocally, Stratton likes Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden.

Equipment is Marshall half stack JCM 2000, Samick Guitar

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