You just have to look at Steve Hughes to realise you're about to see something different. Steve is a wiry rocker with a mass of hair and beard but deceptively relaxed.
In addition to that, it's not every comedian who's been in a band called Slaughter Lord.
In the 1980s and early 90s, Steve was a successful heavy metal drummer in imaginatively titled bands such as Slaughter Lord, Mortal Sin, Nazxul and Primordial.
After putting down the sticks, he quickly made a name for himself on the Australian comedy circuit, winning the Green Faces Comedy Competition in 1997 and Australian Comedian Of The Year in 1998.
Steve move to the UK in the early 2000s, performing around the country and putting on a number of Edinburgh shows.
Although Steve Hughes is a Heavy Metaller by trade, don't expect to hear debauched tales of the road. One thing that is heavy though is Steve's subject matter.
Drawn from the Bill Hicks school of comedy, Steve likes to question everything and certainly likes to make his own decisions. Steve will debate health and safety laws, the smoking ban and question the best way to give to charity.
He will also ponder the homophobic nature of the macho Australian rugby player, asking who is actually more gay.
With his distinctive look, Steve is naturally very noticeable when appearing on television, so you certainly won't be able to miss him.
In Australian he has been a presenter on MTV and in the UK performed on many a stand up show including The Live Floor Show and The World Stands Up.
Steve has also produced a CD of his act called Heavy Metal Comedy.
Thought provoking to the end, Steve Hughes isn't afraid to air his views on anything and everything. He doesn't like to be told what to do but always retains control and you will come away with a smile on your face and an idea in your head.
via comedycentral.co.uk
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