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Angelcorpse is pleased to announce new drummer, Warhead, into it's ranks. Currently living in Greece, soon to move to the USA. Warhead has been involved in several works over the years such as NAER MATARON, and EMBRACE OF THORNS, among others.

Warhead started drumming around 1992 at the age of 11 when he went out and bought his first snare drum and a couple of cymbals after being inspired by countless metal bands and the impressive sound of the drumming instrument. In the years 1999-2001 he played in Celestial Scream and Stellar Darkness. He believes that these bands truely sculptured him as a drummer due to each members discipline and constant rehearsals.

He has done more then 10 official recordings since the year 2000 and shared the stage with extreme metal bands such as Malevolent Creation, Hateplow, Arcturus, 1349 and Dissection proving his ability to play many different styles of drumming within the genre. Today he is being inspired by some of the most well known and talented drummers in the scene and continues to improve his technicality, sound and speed.

DISCOGRAPHY: 1. SUN OF NOTHING- ''...and voices,words,faces complete the dream'' cd (2002 from Damaged Productions/Blastbeat Mailorder) 2. STUTTHOF- ''Towards Thy Astral Path'' cd (2002 self financed) 3. BULLETHOLE - ''Incarceration'' cd (2003 from Black Lotus Recs) 4. NAER MATARON- ''River at Dash Scalding'' cd(2003 from Black Lotus Recs) also released in double vinyl from Apocalyptic Empire Recs. 5. NAER MATARON- ''Aghivasiin''(lessons on how to defeat death) cd (2004 from Shadowface releases) also released in double vinyl from Anti-Xtian Terror Recs. 6. NAER MATARON - ''Discipline Manifesto'' cd (2005 from Black Lotus Recs) 7. GAUNTLET'S SWORD - "Theosophy" cd (2006 from Ewiges Eis Recs in 999 copies) also to be released in vinyl limited to 333 copies. 8. NAER MATARON split 7'' vinyl with spanish deathsters Voice of Hate. 9. NAER MATARON - ''Discipline Manifesto'' on vinyl. 10. Embrace of Thorns upcoming CD.

Warhead is officially endorsed by: Saluda cymbals , Pintech, Axis Percussion, Hansenfutz pedals and Grindstix

 

Warhead Interview:

 

SD.com: How old were you when you started playing?

Warhead: I got my first snare drum and hi hats when I was 10 but I did my first rehearsal at 12.

 

 

SD.com: Did you play in a school band or any drum corps?

Warhead: No these things don`t occure here in Greece (especially the drum corps)...I used to rehearse in several studios back then ,trying to play Black Sabbath and Judas Priest songs...After that came thrash and so on...

 

 

SD.com: Who are your top 5 influences?

Warhead: Scott Travis,Dave Lombardo,Pete Sandoval,Tony Laureauno,Steve Asheim.

 

 

SD.com: Assuming that influences doesn't mean favorites, who are your favorites?

Warhead: Gene Hoglan, Paul Bostaph, John Longstreth, Dave Culross, Fredrik Andersson, Mike Hamilton and Derek Roddy.

 

 

 

 

SD.com: Let us know 5 CD's that are in your current rotation

Warhead:

1.Nile - Black Seeds of Vengeance.
2.Deeds of Flesh - Crown of Souls.
3.Sadus - Swallowed in Black
4.Angelcorpse - The Inexorable.
5.Morbid Angel - discography

 

 

SD.com: Can you remember a night you think was your best playing ever? If yes, when and where?

Warhead: It was last year in Athens where we played in the Underworld club...They had this perfect set (Pearl,I think the Masters series) and I had all the time I needed to do my warming up routine...The show in Belgium this summer was great too...We played with Kampfar and it was really fast and powerfull hehe...

 

SD.com: Do you have a favorite brand of drums or cymbals?

Warhead: I`ve been using my Tama Rockstar kit on pretty much everything I`ve done but the kit is something pretty ``flexible`` in terms of drumsounds...The real identity in my opinion is given by the snare drum...And being in love with all of my snares it`s hard to choose one...
Concerning cymbals I used to play many brands all this time, but now I am officially endorsed by Saluda cymbals , Pintech, Axis Percussion and Grindstix .

 

 

 

 

SD.com: If you could give one piece of advice to young drummers, it would be...

Warhead: The key is passion...Either it`s a swing beat,a funky groove or a blast beat,it`s all drumming...All you have to do is play and keep your eyes open for sessions,gigs...Always try to be ready for the right opportunity..

 

 

SD.com: Who gave the best live performance you've ever seen?

Warhead: That would be Pete Sandoval on Morbid Angels first gig in Greece...Raptuuuuuuuuureeeeeeeee!!!

 

 

SD.com: If you had to stop drumming, what would you want to do with your life?

Warhead: Drumming IS my life so if I really had to stop I would probably die...