Metal Drummer – Session drummer
2025 ended with a blast: I was session drummer for Dutch brutal death metal legends SINISTER on their European tour in December 2025. We played a full headliner set at 14 shows, starting in Italy, then in Slovenia, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain and Portugal. Here’s a drum cam video from Warsaw, …
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Here’s me playing HUBRIS ANOREXIA by GOD DETHRONED. The whole song is 230 bpm, and features lots of blast beats, heel-toe double bass, fast fills and AMEDIA CYMBALS’ Ping Bell from Hell. Drum video & sound produced by Frank Schilperoort at Skillpero Drums Studio. Original album mix by Henri Sattler at Woodland Park. Watch more …
There used to be a website called Metal for Hire. The website served as a portal for bands and music producers to find session musicians. I have/had a listing there alongside the world’s foremost metal drummers. I wrote ‘had’ because the website seems to be down and has been for a few months now. That’s …
I played live session drums for ASPHYX in January and February 2025. For the first show, in Portugal, I had 5 days to learn the 1 hour headlining setlist. Curious how that went? Check out the drum cam compilation video of the show at Mac 3 in Bordeaux, France! ASPHYX Drum cam compilation video Here’s …
I’m playing an exclusive live show with black metal misanthropes WALG! This drum rehearsal video includes some hickups and tempo drifts, because this is where I was with the song at the time. The drum sound is recorded with my S10, can you believe it? WALG LIVE at PITFEST (NL), 11 – 13 July 2025: …
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This day witnesses the debut release of sick Brutal Death Metal outfit from the USA / Netherlands PSYCHOTIC REALM. Order the EP “NOTHING SHALL REMAIN” now on their BandCamp page, and support the artist directly. Drums for this 4-track EP are played and produced by Frank Schilperoort at Skillpero Drum Studio. >> Discover more releases …
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Raging heathen black/death/punk ‘n’ roll – Scorching soundscapes spawned with a furious aggressive drive and inhuman brutality. Relentless, epic and majestic black metal riffing combined with crushing double bass thunder, occasional hyperblasts and barbaric growls. Forged in immortal rock ‘n’ roll structures and unwavering pounding punk power. LINE UP:Wouter Davids – Vocals/GuitarsFreek de Greef – …
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I’m really excited and proud to share that GOD DETHRONED’s new album THE JUDAS PARADOX is OUT NOW through Reigning Phoenix Music. It’s my very first album as drummer of this legendary Dutch blackened death metal band. For now I’m leaving it at this – check out the album through the links below – and …
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Blackened death metal icons GOD DETHRONED just released their new single & music video “Rat Kingdom”. Check it out below. But first: the DRUM PLAYTHROUGH VIDEO! GOD DETHRONED‘s new album “The Judas Paradox” is to be released on September 6, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music, followed by a European tour with BASTUSHKA & VLTIMAS. Watch …
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I realized I never invited you into Veile‘s newest chapter THE ABYSS. This haunting nautical theme includes a short horror movie, full of twisted performance arts, sublime prosthetics and make-up, and impressive footage (be sure to watch the underwater madness!), directed and edited by our very own Anabelle. Blackened horror metal as I like it. …
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