sentences:  Along with bandmates Rob and Frost he was in the lineup of the band's original format when they were known as "White Rabbit", later changing their name to The Automatic, an idea of Iwans, and recruiting screaming synth player Alex Pennie, and later guitarist Paul Mullen.In an interview with Rhythm Magazine, Iwan explained that one of his influences at the time was Dominic Howard from the band Muse.Other influences on his drumming include John Bonham, Phil Collins, Stewart Copeland, and Bill Bruford.