Pinoydrums Bio Thread (Introduce Yourselves Here!)

[beodaaannnnn]

Name: Jordan

Age:22

I've been a drummer since: today

I play drums for: room 509

My favorite musical style/s: any music styles

My favorite drummer/s: marame sila masyado.

My musical influence/s:alternative, punk, metal

My drum gear:Brand new pearl Target, Pre-matched box set includes 13" HiHats, and an 18" Crash Ride. 

I'm a proud drummer because: kasi masaya at nakakapag pasaya ka din ng kapwa mo music lover.

Additional info about myself: wala ako masabi,

new bee ako dito any one can help me?

[piloythedrummer]

Name:Sonny Geronimo

Age: 30

I've been a drummer since: 1992

I play drums for: Wala ng permanent group for now........sa room na lang (minsan sa church)

My favorite musical style/s: grunge, funk

My favorite drummer/s: dave grohl, taylor hawkins, larz ulrich, shannon larkin, chad smith

My musical influence/s: alice in chains, Pj, soundgarden mostly grunge

My drum gear: gretsch

I'm a proud drummer because: hilig lang self taught learner

Additional info about myself:  trying hard drummer...............

[allankalan]

Name: Allan Floralde

Age: 27

I've been a drummer since: 2nd year high school

I play drums for: Monghe ng Hilaga and Antimano

My favorite musical style/s: Progressive.. alternative.. Jazz

My favorite drummer/s: Mike Portnoy

My musical influence/s: My mom.. (she use to play guitar with sampaguita before)

My drum gear: nabili ko lang sa RAON.. wahahaha!

I'm a proud drummer because: enjoy..

Additional info about myself: I'm a graphic artist..
 

[yoeyoe16]

ayos to ah. bago pa lang ako dito sa philmusic 

Name: ronald

Age: 19

I've been a drummer since: 3rd year high school

I play drums for: Aztigmata and Resentful

My favorite musical style/s: punk rock and metal

My favorite drummer/s: Tre Cool, Jun-ji Sakuma

My musical influence/s: tatay ko (mahilig kasi sya magpa-sounds ng mga alternative rock)

My drum gear: wala pa eh, pero i use Ahead 5A sticks when i play drums

I'm a proud drummer because: kasi maganda sa katawan ung drumming, it serves as an exercise at saka cardio 

Additional info about myself:
taga angeles pampanga 

[cinco05]

Name:Allan D. Maglente

Age:20

I've been a drummer since:

>>>1st year high school ako:)

I play drums for:

>>>7years na ko nag dru2ms, una hilig ko mag guitar pero dami nang magagaling mag guitar sabi ng classmate ko mag drums nalang ako sa church nila tinuruan nya ako mga 2year din ako tumutugtog sa church nila pero nag out nadin ako kase busy sa school non walang time umalis na ko,, after 4years ayun nagulat sya lake daw ng pinag bago ko nag dou2ble pedals na ko:) tapos non nag txt sya saken invite nyo ko mag drums sa kanila battle ng church nila guest lang kame sila kase nag pa battle ayun maganda naman resulta, mahirap pala mag double pedals kapag hill song hahaha!! ayun:) halo halo na rin mga na tugtug ko lamb of god, i killed the prom queen, bullet for my valentine,
bago naming cover job for a cowboy ng entombment, tska lords of chaos,, two times nako naka tugtog sa bar,^^

My favorite musical style/s:

>>>hmmm!! all around ako ee... pang church, alternative, punk, metal, basta lahat ^^

My favorite drummer/s:

>>>chriss adler, joey jordinson, tska sarili ko favorite ko hahaha!!!

My musical influence/s:

>>>ayon jam with may tropas, minsan wala kase may work tska may pasok busy sa study,, ano daw? study,,"  hahahaha!!!

My drum gear:

>>>wala pa akong drumset,, lata lang pinag papalo ko hahaha!!!

I'm a proud drummer because:

>>>ginusto kuna din to,, na higitan kona yung pa gi2ng ordinary drummer sa pang gig na drummer,," pag wala ako magawa hinahataw ko lamesa namin, sira sira nah, minsan nag gui2tar ng mga RNB song pang chx hahaha!!

Additional info about myself:

>>> hmmm.. gusto ko mag karoon ng sariling studio,, potah hirap ng walang sariling gear, mahal pa mag rent.. that's all^^ thanks sa nag basa... you rock\../

[djmond]

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Name: RAYMOND DE JESUS

Age: 18

I've been a drummer since: LATELY 2006 UP TO NOW

I play drums for: REASON FOR LEAVING

My favorite musical style/s: ALTERNATIVE, FUNK, ROCK, HEAVY ROCK

My favorite drummer/s: MIKE PORTNOY, CHRIS ADLER, COREY LA QUAY, JOEY JORDISON, JAMES CASSELLS, TRAVIS BARKER. AT MARAMI PA!(GUSTO KO PA MAKADISCOVER NG IBA PANG DRUMMER). ALTHOUGH WALA AKONG FAVORITSM. BASTA MAGALING SA PANDINIG KO AT ASTIG. IDOL KO NA!

My musical influence/s: TOO MANY TO MENTION. MOST OF THE DRUMMER LISTED ABOVE. PATI YUNG MGA NACOCOVER NG BANDA NAMIN TPOS YUNG MGA PINAKIKINGAN KO PA NA IBANG MGA BANDA!.

My drum gear: WALA PA AKONG SET!. (MALAPIT NA!) BUT MOST OF MY GEARS ARE GENERICS

GTX SNARE DRUM
GENERIC CUSTOM DOUBLE PEDAL ( KINOSTUMIZE KO SIYA)
WUHAN 16" CHINA

I'm a proud drummer because: ALAM KO SA SARILI KO NA MAG IIMPROVE PA AKO. KAHIT WALA AKONG FORMAL DRUM LESSONS. NAG POPORSIGE AKO MATUTO IN MY OWN WAY. AT NATUTUTO AKO SA PAKIKINIG SA MGA IBANG DRUMMERS THROUGH THEIR SUGGESTIONS AND OWN EXPERIENCE. BINIBIGAY KO LAHAT NG BEST KO SA TUWING NAG DDRUMS AKO.

Additional info about myself: MAKULIT. MAHILIG MAG TANONG.


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[nickerma]

Name: Nikki Vince Neil D. Yoro

Age: 17

I've been a drummer since:june 2003

I play drums for: ERMANIALLECA
http://www.myspace.com/ermanialleca

My favorite musical style/s: all types of music style. because I will not achieve my music style if I didn't know all types of music style.

My favorite drummer/s: Mike Portnoy, Lars Ulrich, Dave Lombardo, Shawn drover, joey jordizon, chris adler, adam gray, matt greiner.

My musical influence/s: is my father he is the one who open my mind in the field of music. and metal scene

My drum gear: cymbals: stagg dh 16" china, sabian 10" splash, meinl 8" china splash, wuhan 12" china
gibraltar double pedal avenger 6611db

I'm a proud drummer because: not all people have a talent to play it.

[food.vulture]

Name: Jeriel T. Larano

Age: 25

I've been a drummer since: childhood at church, but became more serious about drumming when i joined bands during high school and college

I play drums for: frontline (cebu), wonggyos, andy calope, and i do sessions for bands in cebu; also plays in church (Cebu Bethel Temple - Music Minister)

My favorite musical style/s: anything from groovy to head-bangin'

My favorite drummer/s: benny greb, vinnie colauita, tony royster jr., oscar seaton, simon philips, bagets, vic mercado, wendell garcia.. the list goes on..

My musical influence/s: funk, R&B, gospel..

My drum gear:
drums: Sonor Force BD: 20", toms: 10", 12", & 14" (i only use 1 rack tom, i just switch either 10" or 12" tom)
snare drum: vintage ludwig aluminum 14" x 5" and dw collector's maple 14" x 5 1/2"
hi-hat: zildjian new beat 14"
crash: zildjian a custom 16" fast crash, zildjian k custom 18" fast crash, wuhan 18" crash (planning to sell it)
ride: zildjian k custom 20"
other cymbals: zildjian k 10" splash, zildjian oriental china 14", zildjian hybrid china trash 15", zildjian zilbel 6", meinl mid-bell 10"
double pedal: dw 9002
others: dw 10" picollo tom, LP percussions..

I'm a proud drummer because: i give back all the praise to Jesus.

Additional info about myself: i teach in yamaha school of music cebu. and i'm hoping to find friends here 

[ZherVin12]

Name: Brian Brazas

Age: 17

I've been a drummer since: 2006(2nd yr HS)

I play drums for: Slurpee back in HS.. but now at home only

My favorite musical style/s: Mostly Punk rock but i also listen to Grunge, Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Alternative

My favorite drummer/s: Dave Grohl, Tre Cool, Travis Barker, Lars Ulrich, Jason Bittner, Chris Adler, Vinnie Paul etc..

My musical influence/s: Metallica, Pantera, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Green Day, Blink-182,

My drum gear: Cheap drum kit, ZBT cymbals (planning to upgrade though)

I'm a proud drummer because: I love drumming , i'm also a self taught drummer, i learn by watching youtube videos and by listening

Additional info about myself: I love music

[dengot]

Name: Kris Cadenilla

Age: 23

I've been a drummer since: 21

I play drums for: Scissor Salad , RunBarbiRun, Sa St. Josemaria Escriva Parish, kung saan saan nakikijamming ngayon. =)

My favorite musical style/s: kahit ano. gusto kong i-try lahat, di ko lang makakaya malamang e mga metal... poor ang speed ng aking paa e. =)

My favorite drummer/s: j-hoon balbuena, wendell garcia, lance abellon (drummer ko dati nung bassist pa ko, sessionist ngayon ng Ozawa) tsaka madami pa... =)

My musical influence/s: vst & co. =)

My drum gear: napaglumaang entry level kit ng tito ko, session pro pangalan, all stock. tapos unti unti kong inuupgrade. Snare= remo coated ambassador, toms(12,13,16) = Encore by remo (pinstripe) , bass drum = generic parin.
pedal= pearl eliminator (belt) salamat kay sir kurt floreska.
cymbals = isang set ng zildjian zxt, 10" Stagg DH Mini China, tapos kasama sa binigay ng tito ko yung isang set nya ng sabian solar.

I'm a proud drummer because: di na kelangan ng amp, kahit biglang brown out, rinig ka parin. =)

Additional info about myself: bahista talaga ako... naging drummer lang dahil sa tawag ng pangangailangan... e masarap pala... =)

[hybridcreations]

Name:Franz Carlo Bautista

Age:24

I've been a drummer since:2004

I play drums for:wala pa

My favorite musical style/s:both minimal and detailed playing..progressive concept plus polyrhythm(which im still working)..basta moderno ang tunog..experimental and something creative

My favorite drummer/s:akira jimbo,hiroyuki noritake(not because of their complexities..may karakter ang tunog nila) and mike portnoy(very brilliant and creatively musculine yung style)

My musical influence/s:
1)mike portnoy(innovative progressive concept)
2)akira jimbo(technique)
3)hiroyuki noritake(technique)
4)u2
5)switchfoot
6)brooke fraser
7)jordan rudess(imagine if he is a drummer)
8)dream theater marami pa e

My drum gear:kapag nagkaroon ako..di na tatayo..its my universe..mahal na mahal ko ang pagdadrums..tama drums basta black and sleek yung design..gibraltar..sabian..speed cobra..wow..napapanaginipan ko lagi e..metronome lang ang meron ko

I'm a proud drummer because:nailalabas kong ang nasa isip at damadamin ko..wala ng sasarap pa kapag nailalabas mo ang nagpupumiglas na musika na nasa buong pagkatao mo

Additional info about myself:
1)transformers robots(cgi glory)magdrawing
2)creating music(laging may music sa isip ko..kaya i really wanna learn how to read music)
3)love to make friends..someone to create  music with..and have a lot fun

[drummerboy5]

Name: Johann M.

Age: 14 (yes bata pa ako at forums na ang tambayan)

I've been a drummer since: been a drummer since 9 years old, pero first played with a band @ 12.

I play drums for: my band, liga.

My favorite musical style/s: more on prog rock po ako.

My favorite drummer/s: mark heron, mike portnoy, buddy rich, vic mercado, wendell garcia.

My musical influence/s: Oceansize, Muse, Porcupine Tree, System of a Down, Franco.

My drum gear:

Pearl Forum Series (Color Black)
14'' pearl snare drum (remo coated ambassador head)
14" chad smith signature snare (remo coated ambassador head)
8" pearl small tom (remo coated ambassador head)
12" pearl medium tom (pearl protone head)
14" pearl floor tom (remo pinstripe head)
22" pearl bass drum (remo head)
Cymbals:
"14 Pearl Hihat
"16 Zildjian crash
"18 Pearl crash/ride
stix:
Nova 4B
Travis Barker Signature

I'm a proud drummer because: wala masyadong mga drummer dito sa amin at mahirap magsimula ng banda dahils a lack of drummers.

Additional info about myself:
preparing for UP Conservatory of Music.

[nothing else]

Name: Earl Montero

Age: 18

I've been a drummer since: 2004

I play drums for: my band

My favorite musical style/s: rock

My favorite drummer/s: joey jordison and cobus

My musical influence/s: slipknot, paramore, typecast, letter day story and

My drum gear: sa ngayon wala pa 

I'm a proud drummer because: di lahat marunong ne2 

Additional info about myself:
simple lang

[karl713]

Name:Carl Ashley Perando

Age:16

I've been a drummer since:2007

I play drums for: my band(eremald)

My favorite musical style/s: Punk Rock,Metal,Alternative,grunge.

My favorite drummer/s:Tre Cool,Travis Barker,Zac Farro,Chris Adler,Joey Jordison,Lar Ulrich, Dave Grohl.and many more

My musical influence/s: Green day,Blink 182,Paramore, at madami pang iba.hehe.

My drum gear:
Gretsch blackhawk(5pcs)
ZBT 20 Ride
ZBT 16 Crash
ZBT 14 Hi-hats
Zildjian Pitch Black 20 Crashride
Pearl Eliminator Double pedal(Chain)
Gibraltar Hardware


I'm a proud drummer because: Talent to na ibinigay skin ni God,Kahit hindi pa ako ganun ka galing pipilitin kong mas gumaling pa sa pagdadrums.Sobrang masaya magdrums at sobrang nakakaenjoy.

Additional info about myself: Student lang,papasok ng school para may baon at para din may matutunan naman at para din makaipon ng pambili ng mga gear.hehe. un lang salamat.

[thousandfold]

Greetings, brothers and sisters in drumming!

To all drummers here in this forum, please introduce yourselves.  So that we can be all familiar and be acquainted with each other.

I got this idea from the Pinoydrums mailing list (Yahoo Groups) and at the Bass Place Forum.

Please participate!  It doesn't matter if you're a newbie or an advanced drummer; a pro or an amateur; a kid or a young-at-heart dude...  Basta drummer!  Wag na kayo mahiya please hehe...

Just fill up the bio data that I prepared.  Copy and paste...

*****


Name: Ephraim S.Raton

Age: 29

I've been a drummer since: 2009

I play drums for: singles for Christ

My favorite musical style/s: rock,funk, fusion jazz, disco,

My favorite drummer/s: buddy rich and neil peart

My musical influence/s: neil peart

My drum gear:

I'm a proud drummer because: I play for Christ and I pray as I play

Additional info about myself: I love music


*****

It's okay if you don't want to fill out some of the data asked (perhaps due to privacy or security reasons).  As much as possible, please fill out everything.  And use your real names please.  No nicknames, aliases or fictional names hehe...

You can also post a photo of yourself.

GAME!  

[~Polyamorous~]

Name: Wowie

Age:20

I've been a drummer since: 2006

I play drums for: Wala pa po akong permanenteng banda

My favorite musical style/s: Urban Music, RnB at Melodic Rock

My favorite drummer/s:

Local
► Benjie Mendez
► Otep COncepcion
► Vic Mercado
► Mar Dizon
► Winston Velez (RIP)
► Niño Regalado

Foreign:
► Chad Szeliga
► Daniel Adair
► Aaron Spears
► Teddy Campbell
► Deen Castronovo

My musical influence/s:Rock at Urban Music

My drum gear: Century(I've been using it for 6 years now), Sabian b8 set tapos generic double pedals.

I'm a proud drummer because: I don't want money and fame I just want to learn every single gig/session/etc. counts.

Additional info about myself: Gusto ko talaga mag-drums. Hehe!

[shinobi_hand]

Name: Jay

Age: 17

I've been a drummer since: 2008

I play drums for: Independent

My favorite musical style/s: Progressive, Gospel, & anything with odd-times

My favorite drummer/s: Blake Richardson, Adam Gray, Thomas Pridgen, and the drummer for Fall of Troy.

My musical influence/s: Anything or anyone that can tell me something new.

My drum gear:
PDP FS series
7*8 8*10 9*12 14*14 18*22 14*5?

Lazer Drums
8*12 9*13 16*16 18*20 14*6.5

14" Paiste Heavy Hats
10" Paiste Reflector
11" Sabian AAX
17" Zildjian A Custom
16" Zildjian A Custom
19" Sabian AAX
17" Sabian AAX
20" Zildjian A Custom Ping Ride
9" Sabian Radii Bell
6" Zil-bell
18" Sabian AA Metal-X China
18" Wuhan China

I'm a proud drummer because: "It's the backbone." =]

Additional info about myself:

Looking for band. Around Laguna.
Any genre will do for now.
Interested hit me up.
Single pla. ;] Ladies
Just hit 120 16th blasts. yay
Ok add me on too if you want to talk or set something up.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1793110414

[markuz_rockz]

Name: Markuz Pacto

Age: 24

I've been a drummer since: 1997 Tutorial pero huminto ako then i started playing with the band in year 2000. .

I play drums for: Purple Satin Pedal Pushers (2000-2003)/ Factory Overhead (2003-2005)/ Filterscrew (2006 up to now)

My favorite musical style/s: Rock, Alternative, Old-school, Rock N' Roll, Progressive, Grunge, Funk, Glam Rock, Metal. .

My favorite drummer/s: Mike Portnoy, Lars Ulrich, Cobus, Niel Pert, Johnny Rabb, Benny Grebb, Thomas Lang, Tony Royster JR., Steve gadd, Carter Beuford, Gavin Harisson, Vinnie Paul, Scott Phillips, Dave Grohl, Raimund Marasigan, Bea Lao, Vic Mercado, ang dami at marami pa. . lolx

My musical influence/s: Dream Theater, Metallica, Rush, Skid Row, Alter Bridge, Foo Fighters, Silverchair, Eraserheads, P.O.T, Razorback at marami pah! hehe. .)

My drum gear: MES single pedal at STAGG 16' Medium-thin crash cymbals. . Yan lang. . wahehehehe. .

I'm a proud drummer because:  Parang ikaw yung spinal cord ng banda weh, hehe. . Tsaka minsan stick lng dala muh sa gig tas na eexpress muh feelings muh ng mas maigi kpag pumapalo, lahat ng emotions muh mailalabas muh pwera lng cguro pag iiyak ka xempre pangit naman yun na pumapalo ka tas umiiyak. . hahahaha. . tsaka passion ko tlga pumalo kahit hindi pa ako magaling, magsisikap ako at hindi mag sasawa umaral ng umaral ng pag dudrums kasi love ko to!:)

Additional info about myself: Well, Iv'e got this reputation by being drunk all the time, quiet and full of s**t. . hahaha! \mm/

[ME-30maniac]

Name: Gian Mark De Luna

Age: 18

I've been a drummer since: 2008

I play drums for: inactive ako ngayon sa drumming pero hopefully maka-balik ulit ako sa pagba-banda especially drumming.

My favorite musical style/s: alternative, pop-rock, hard rock

My favorite drummer/s: Allan "Bords" Bordeus, Janjan Mendoza, Alex Rodriguez, Bob Bryar, Zac Farro

My musical influence/s: My Chemical Romance, Kamikazee, Saosin, Paramore, Urbandub

My drum gear: Fernando 7A Drumsticks. iyon pa lang 'yung afford ko ehh! 

I'm a proud drummer because: being a drummer is like being a skeleton to someone's body. kung walang mga buto, walang suporta ang katawan. right? at tsaka i'm a proud drummer because ako 'yung laging nagbibigay ng signal before mag-start ang tugtugan (hitting hi-hats while shouting 1,2,3,4). hahaha!

Additional info about myself: I tried being a vocalist before I discover to myself that I can play drums. I'm from Sta. Cruz, Zambales and I'm 5' tall.

[topsdrums]

Name: tops pomperada

Age: 32

I've been a drummer since: 3rd yr. high school

I play drums for: freefish

My favorite musical style/s: metal

My favorite drummer/s: lahat sila

My musical influence/s: lahat ng pinoy na banda na pinapatugtog sa LA 105.9 nung 90's!

My drum gear: TAMA rockstar-dx (old model)

I'm a proud drummer because: i'm doing what i love to do

Additional info about myself: pag may inuman, i'll be there! text me!

[danielmariveles]

Name: Daniel Gutierrez Mariveles

Age: 19 years old

I've been a drummer since: 10 years old

I play drums for:

My favorite musical style/s: jazz, funk, soul, rock, metal, progressive, instrumental.

My favorite drummer/s: Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colauita, John Blackwell, Marco Minnemann, Chris Coleman, Chad Wackerman, Thomas Lang, and many more..

My musical influence/s: many

My drum gear:
Wala akong sarili gamit. Hiram lang..

I'm a proud to be drummer because:
not everyone can be a drummer.

Additional info about myself: im also a web developer.

[drummer153]

Name: Prince Bagalay

Age:11

I've been a drummer since: 2007

I play Drums for: FUN

My Favorite musical Style/s: mostly rock, kung saan ako comfortable

My Favorite Drummer/s: Joey Jordison

My Musical Influence/s: JJ kasi na influence ako sa galing nya mag drums

My Drum Gear: Premiere Drumset with snare drumhead changed to REMO Coated Ambassador with Zildjian Z planet Cymbals

I'am Proud to be a Drummer Because: Masaya ako sa pag drums.

Additional info about my self: GAME!

[DEAD ALIENS]

Name: dennis morta

Age: 30

I've been a drummer since: 3rd yr. high school

I play drums for:

My favorite musical style/s: metal and rock & roll

My favorite drummer/s: lahat sila

My musical influence/s: lahat ng bandang tumutugtog ng metal at rock en roll

My drum gear: yamaha rayden

I'm a proud drummer because: i'm doing what i love to do

[cheezemonster08]

Name: Jr Yngco

Age: 20

I've been a drummer since: 2005

I play drums for: An army of one cavite, call us garney

My favorite musical style/s:

My favorite drummer/s: matt greiner,adam grey,daniel williams,alex shellnutt,mike portnoy,niel peart,george kollias...

My musical influence/s: august burns red, a day to remember, the devil wears prada.

My drum gear:
fernando drums.hehehe
12x12 high tom
16x18 floortom
20x18 bass drum

14x6 snare,hindi ko alam tatak.pero maple daw.

20" edge ride
20" avedis zildjian ride
20" paiste alpha china
14" 502 hats
16" SH stagg crash
14" DH stagg mini china
12" myra stagg splash



I'm a proud drummer because: i love what im doing,and i treat everything i do as an art.

Additional info about myself: i dont know how to play basketball.

[brownbread]

Name:edniel martinez

Age:24

I've been a drummer since: 2006 (since magbanda)

I play drums for: n.a.

My favorite musical style/s: ska / from old school new school and outer school punk and hardcore and everything in between

My favorite drummer/s: John Dolmayan (system of a down)

My musical influence/s: mad caddies / nofx / ramones / etc. etc.

My drum gear: GTX (para sa music studio lang kasi)

I'm a proud drummer because: ito ako eh ito hilig ko mula elementary pa. at dahil medyo malaki katawan ko

Additional info about myself: tara! wag ka ng maligo tugtog na tayo. laging handa