Axle / Alex

Every great band has a foundation. For STIFLE, that foundation has a name — Axle.
As a Founding Member, Axle has been there from day one — every rehearsal, every show, every late night putting in the work that makes STIFLE what it is today. You've probably heard his lead guitar cutting through the mix on stage, and those warm tube amp tones with a carefully dialed-in pedalboard? That's all him.
His playing pulls from some serious rock royalty — think Godsmack, Alice in Chains, and System of a Down — and smooths right into country with the soul of Clint Black and Tracy Byrd. That range? It's exactly what makes a STIFLE set feel like it was made for you.
But Axle's fingerprints don't stop at the fretboard. He dreamed up the STIFLE name, designed the original band logo, and has co-written and recorded original songs you can hear right now at www.stifleband.com
Off stage, Axle is a husband, proud dad, and the guy most likely to have you doubled over laughing before the first song even starts. He's the first to crack a joke, the last to leave a jam session, and one of the most loyal people you'll ever meet.
Love karaoke? So does Axle. Next time you see him at a show — ask him what songs he loves to sing. You might be surprised!