Steve's playing is largely influenced by Steve Harris (Iron Maiden), Cliff Burton (Metallica), Robert Trujillo (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious grooves, Metallica) Jason Newsted (Flotsam and Jetsam, Metallica, & Echo Brain), Frank Bello (Anthrax), and Dave Ellefson (Megadeth). Steve's bass rhythms and playing style revolves around groove, depth, harmony, and aggression, all combined to round out the overall sound and feel of the song. Whether it's harmonizing with an emotional guitar solo as on "Miles Away", or supporting heavy guitar riffs with driving bottom end as on "Once Again".