Metal_Drummer

ABOUT

Not available at the moment due to being active in two nwobhm bands. Will leave my profile here though just in case I find time in future to do any other stuff...

Okay, so I'm a massively experienced, pro-level drummer looking for a new band/project this year - preferably metal as I love it and want to do something in the genre of a really high standard. Mainly interested in playing tech-metal but am a lover of groove and melody too ;) So to combine all three would be cool! I have experience of all kinds of different musical styles (prog/rock/jazz/funk/fusion/electronica/dance etc) and hope to take cues from these and implement them into a metal setting. Speak to me at way of the drummer (all one word) at google mail.

Screen name:: Metal_Drummer
Member since:: Dec 20 2007; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 30
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week

Influences

Gene Hoglan, Scott Travis, Jason Rullo, Dave Lombardo, Stuart Copeland, Terry Bozzio, Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, Chris Adler, George Kollias, Vinnie Paul, Virgil Donati, Tommy Aldridge, Dennis Chambers, Virgil Donati, Vinnie Paul, Buddy Rich, Alex Van Halen..and countless more from all genres - just too long a list to write!

Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory, Death, Nile, Lamb of God, Machine Head, Dimmu Borgir, Symphony X, Satyricon, Messugah, Slayer, Death, Sepultura, Nine Inch Nails, Motorhead, Testament, Priest, Maiden...Van Halen and Kiss - yep, love em!

Instrument experience:

Drums:: Expert

EQUIPMENT

Yamaha 9000 RC series double bass drum setup
Paiste Signature cymbals
Yamaha DTX electronic kit
Axis Longboard pedals with built in e-kits for triggering
Drumkit from Hell Superior sample software for recording