The Heavy + Musician in Belton, MO

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ABOUT

Current School of Rock member focusing on drums and vocals. Used to be in a band in ye olden times doing keys, rhythm guitar, and vocals. My preferred vocal range is tenor-baritone with distorted belting and I can do gutteral growling and vocal fry screaming. My clean vocals are consistently in baritone and I use a rich and heavy tone with the usual vibrato effects.

Drumming I prefer accented shuffles or driving grooves. I tend to throw in a lot of pick ups and effects between grooves to accent while keeping the actual fill simplistic and consistent.

I used to gig back in the day and now mostly do music for fun, but wouldn't say no to the occasional filling gig. Although I do dream about getting a full band together but baby steps (even though I'm a big guy)

Screen name:

The Heavy

Member since:

Apr 22 2023

Active within 1 month

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

7

Gigs played:

10 to 50

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

I take drum and vocal inspiration from Starset, although I sing an octave lower than Dustin. My screams emulate a lot from Sam Carter of Architects. I also follow some Chad Smith, Tony Williams, and Adam Gilbert for drum inspiration in terms of style and phrasing. While I don't play it anymore, my guitar knowledge borrows a lot from Skillet and Alice in Chains in terms of driving grooves although I've also practiced pop-punk style.

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Advanced

Vocalist:

Advanced

Vocalist - Baritone:

Advanced

Vocalist - Tenor:

Advanced

Keyboard:

Moderate

Background Singer:

Moderate

Rhythm Guitar:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Alesis Nitro drum kit, a bag full of sticks (usually Pro Mark or Vater), a Meinl Pure Alloy Custom 19" medium thin crash, an Instanbul Xist 18" brilliant crash, and a big chest for big lungs.

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