Pinoydrums Bio Thread (Introduce Yourselves Here!)

[kokok]

Name: Reginald Panaligan

Age: 25

I've been a drummer since: 1997

I play drums for: family band consisting of my twin bro, bro-in-law, and cousins. played in church also and in some highschool bands... (ahh... those were the days... hehe)

My favorite musical style/s: anything actually. as long as i like the groove and feel. well, mainly rock and funk.

My favorite drummer/s: Dave Weckl, Nathaniel Townsley, Omar Hakim, Hilary Jones.

My musical influence/s: Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, POT, Wolfgang, No Doubt.

My drum gear: Yamaha DP series Kit (for restoration) and a Roland TD-4K e-drums kit

I'm a proud drummer because: Drumming is a God-given gift. 

Additional info about myself: Im still getting up to speed with drumming because i stopped playing for a few years. Philmusic has really been a great help in regaining my footing in drumming. Hoping to learn more and meet my fellow drummers. 

[onadtot08]

Name:

Age:im 18

I've been a drummer since:since i was in preparatory school

I play drums for:church purposes,i think its my real purpose.... i also have a band in my school, for bob naman..but my bandmates are also my copraise and worship team..

My favorite musical style/s:rock,anything......i believe a drummer should be versatile...

My favorite drummer/s:cobus potpieger, mike portnoy.

My musical influence/s:dami eh...lahat ng pinapakinggan ko kinukunan ko ng ideas...

My drum gear:wala pa eh.. ung sa church lang ang gingamit ko....

I'm a proud drummer because:not anyone can play drums......alam naman natin lahat na madali lang matuto nito, but at some point mahirap magpagaling....im proud kasi im using my talent for its real purpose...

Additional info about myself:2nd year college, business ad stud...

[Stylee]

Name: Loy Biscaro

Work experiences as a musician:
 
Bands: 
Green Apple - 1984 to 1985       Variety
Street Sign - 1986 to 1988        Variety   
Artistika – 1989                       Variety / standards / 50’s to 80’s
Music Force - 1989 to 1991       Variety
Native Scion - 1991 to 1997      Originals and classic rock covers
Salatin - 1994 to 1996             Originals and folk rock group
Emil Sanglay at ang Pen-Pen - 1995 to 1996   Originals and covers
DJ Alvaro – 1996 to 1998         Originals and covers   
Cocojam - 1995 to 2000          Originals / rock and reggae
Piranha - 2000 to 2003           Originals and classic rock covers
Pepe Smith - 2001 to 2002      Originals and classic rock covers
Something Big 2001                Variety
Indio I – 2000 to present        Originals and reggae covers
Reggae Mistress – 2005          Originals / reggae and dance hall covers
Acoustic Jive - 2005 – 2006    Pop / jazz / variety
Weather the Roots – 2006      Soul and reggae
Tropical Depression – 2006     Originals and reggae covers
Badjao Roots – 2006              Reggae
The Jerks – 2006 to present   Originals / blues and rock covers
Kudos ( Boy 2 Quizon )  - 2007 to present      Originals / reggae /  dance hall / raga
Tribora - 2008 to present       Originals / World Music Percussion band
The Pixels - 2009 - 2010        Variety

Discography:
Albums recorded with different bands in the country and abroad
1994 - "Filipino Alternative Compilation" (compilation album with Native Scion Band)
1995 - "Filipino Alternative 2" (compilation album with Native Scion Band)
1996 - "Salamin" with Salatin
1997 - "Kabute" with Native Scion
1997 - "Nenita" with DJ Alvaro
1999 - "Goldtooth" (Street Children Musical Soundtrack album   
           with Cocojam and Stairway foundation, Werner Studios, 
           Copenhagen Denmark
2001 - "Juan Isip" self-titled album
2008 – "Tribora" (Compilation Album)

Positions and other work experiences:

Local:

Department Head
Audio and Visual Department, International Jendo Federation (IJF) and the Philippine Jendo Association, Mandaluyong City Philippines
2005 to present

CEO / Assistant Treasurer, Indio I Productions
2004 to present

Musical Director, Arranger and Composer 
Official Theme Music of The Manila First Asian Martial Arts Games, Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila Philippines
November 29 to December 4, 2007

Attended the Annual Congress of the Asia Development Bank with the Stairway Foundation Philippines.
Volunteer worker as drum and music teacher to Stairway Foundation, Philippines
1998 to 2000

Drum teacher
Muzzette Music Center, Alabang Muntinlupa
2007

Arranger and Audio Engineer / Technician DIGITAL
Muzzette Music Center ( recording studio department )
2007

International:
Drummer to “Goldtooth” the Street Children’s Musical for the 10th year Anniversary of the Rights of the Child, United Nations, Geneva Switzerland
October 1 to 10 1999
Drummer to the recording of “Goldtooth” the Street Children’s Musical Soundtrack at Werner Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark
August 29, 1999
Drummer to “Goldtooth” the Street Children’s Musical at Peacock Theatre, Linnanmaki Amusement Park, Helsinki Finland
September 1 to 5 1999
World Forum for the Rights of the Child representative at The Radisson SAS Hotel, Helsinki Finland
September 1999
Denmark tour for the promotion of “Goldtooth” the Street Children’s Musical in cities such as Copenhagen, Aarhus, Viborg, Aalborg, Vejle and Skagen.
September 6 to September 30 1999

Knowledge in:
Sony Vegas Professional Multi-track recorder and advance video editing tool
Propellerhead Reason Advance Music Sequencer
Sony Sound Forge Advance Audio Editor and Mastering Tool
Guitar Tracks Advance Audio Recording tool

[Brady]

Name:Kevin Vicencio

Age: 20

I've been a drummer since: Highschool though not continuously.. so still a newbie

I play drums for: Random bands

My favorite musical style/s: Rock

My favorite drummer/s: John Bonham
 
My musical influence/s: None in particular

My drum gear: drumsticks! still in need of a kit

I'm a proud drummer because: Its the embodiment of my childhood musical ambition

[sseerraadd]

Name:Serad Lucman

Age: 18

I've been a drummer since: Elementary Days

I play drums for: Churches,Sessionist din sa mga ibang banda

My favorite musical style/s: Jazz,Metal,Rock

My favorite drummer/s: Chris Adler,George Kollias,Derek Roddy,Tim Yeung,Mike Portnoy
 
My musical influence/s: Lamb Of God sobrang dami puro Metal Bands

My drum gear: drumstick nlng natira!

I'm a proud drummer because: Nasa Puso ko ang pagtugtog hindi puro pasikat

Additional info about myself: e2 nagbabalik plng ulit s pagtugtog.haha!nag eensayo

[ocean08]

sino dito pde maging tutor ko sa drums please??? gusto ko talaga matuto sobra!

[waya_drum]

loc mo bro? may kit ka ba?

[francisnuega]

*****


Name: Francis Frederick P. Nuega, Jr.

Age: 18

I've been a drummer since: 2002

I play drums for: Firesean, in church,

My favorite musical style/s: Rock, Prog-Rock, Glam-Rock, Ballads

My favorite drummer/s: Mike Portnoy, Simon Phillips, Ernie Severino

My musical influence/s: Dream Theater, Hillsong Music, Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, 80's Rock Artists and other OPM bands from 90's up till now.

My drum gear: Gretsch Catalina Maple(Sunburst shell, 20" kick,cute!), Vic Firth and Pro Mark 5A Sticks, basic cymbal set(for now, no budget for upgrading them hehe), Gibraltar basic hardwares

I'm a proud drummer because: whenever i sit on the throne and play, i fell like i'm part of the drum. it is my passion and my addiction.

Additional info about myself: well i can play guitars and bass a bit(basic chords ), and compose dongs for the band..


*****

[pakool]

Name: Paul Nikko Degollado

Age: 16

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

I play drums for: Wangbu Philippines, Save the Unicorns, Area7

My favorite musical style/s: Alt. Rock, Punk, New Wave, Electronica, Rock and Roll, Jazz, Metal, and many more

My favorite drummer/s: Raimund Marasigan, Ringo Starr, Dindin Moreno, Steve Smith, Carter Beauford, Mike Portnoy, Johnny Rabb, WILLIE REVILLAME (LOL)

My musical influence/s: Madami din eh

My drum gear: Johnny Rabb Rhythmsaw 5A, Vic Firth 7AN, a bunch of Generic 5A drumsticks from lyric store (yung 450php lang tapos isang dosenang pares na)  Wala pang kit, kasi maliit ang aming bahay at saka maingay.

I'm a proud drummer because: medyo kakaunti lang kasi kilala ko na drummers personally, kaya feel ko rare ako (LOL) at saka ikaw lang ang nakaupo sa tugtugan. at malakas ang aking libog (passion) sa pagtugtog ng drums!

Additional info about myself: i'm a left handed drummer trapped in a right handed kit. kaya open handed ako tumugtog. tumutugtog din ako ng gitara, sa katunayan e mas gamit pa yung gitara ko kesa sa sticks ko, dahil bihira makatugtog. hehe

[thedrummer421]

Name: Loy Biscaro

Work experiences as a musician:
 
Bands: 
Green Apple - 1984 to 1985       Variety
Street Sign - 1986 to 1988        Variety   
Artistika – 1989                       Variety / standards / 50’s to 80’s
Music Force - 1989 to 1991       Variety
Native Scion - 1991 to 1997      Originals and classic rock covers
Salatin - 1994 to 1996             Originals and folk rock group
Emil Sanglay at ang Pen-Pen - 1995 to 1996   Originals and covers
DJ Alvaro – 1996 to 1998         Originals and covers   
Cocojam - 1995 to 2000          Originals / rock and reggae
Piranha - 2000 to 2003           Originals and classic rock covers
Pepe Smith - 2001 to 2002      Originals and classic rock covers
Something Big 2001                Variety
Indio I – 2000 to present        Originals and reggae covers
Reggae Mistress – 2005          Originals / reggae and dance hall covers
Acoustic Jive - 2005 – 2006    Pop / jazz / variety
Weather the Roots – 2006      Soul and reggae
Tropical Depression – 2006     Originals and reggae covers
Badjao Roots – 2006              Reggae
The Jerks – 2006 to present   Originals / blues and rock covers
Kudos ( Boy 2 Quizon )  - 2007 to present      Originals / reggae /  dance hall / raga
Tribora - 2008 to present       Originals / World Music Percussion band
The Pixels - 2009 - 2010        Variety

Discography:
Albums recorded with different bands in the country and abroad
1994 - "Filipino Alternative Compilation" (compilation album with Native Scion Band)
1995 - "Filipino Alternative 2" (compilation album with Native Scion Band)
1996 - "Salamin" with Salatin
1997 - "Kabute" with Native Scion
1997 - "Nenita" with DJ Alvaro
1999 - "Goldtooth" (Street Children Musical Soundtrack album   
           with Cocojam and Stairway foundation, Werner Studios, 
           Copenhagen Denmark
2001 - "Juan Isip" self-titled album
2008 – "Tribora" (Compilation Album)

Positions and other work experiences:

Local:

Department Head
Audio and Visual Department, International Jendo Federation (IJF) and the Philippine Jendo Association, Mandaluyong City Philippines
2005 to present

CEO / Assistant Treasurer, Indio I Productions
2004 to present

Musical Director, Arranger and Composer 
Official Theme Music of The Manila First Asian Martial Arts Games, Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila Philippines
November 29 to December 4, 2007

Attended the Annual Congress of the Asia Development Bank with the Stairway Foundation Philippines.
Volunteer worker as drum and music teacher to Stairway Foundation, Philippines
1998 to 2000

Drum teacher
Muzzette Music Center, Alabang Muntinlupa
2007

Arranger and Audio Engineer / Technician DIGITAL
Muzzette Music Center ( recording studio department )
2007

International:
Drummer to “Goldtooth” the Street Children’s Musical for the 10th year Anniversary of the Rights of the Child, United Nations, Geneva Switzerland
October 1 to 10 1999
Drummer to the recording of “Goldtooth” the Street Children’s Musical Soundtrack at Werner Studios, Copenhagen, Denmark
August 29, 1999
Drummer to “Goldtooth” the Street Children’s Musical at Peacock Theatre, Linnanmaki Amusement Park, Helsinki Finland
September 1 to 5 1999
World Forum for the Rights of the Child representative at The Radisson SAS Hotel, Helsinki Finland
September 1999
Denmark tour for the promotion of “Goldtooth” the Street Children’s Musical in cities such as Copenhagen, Aarhus, Viborg, Aalborg, Vejle and Skagen.
September 6 to September 30 1999

Knowledge in:
Sony Vegas Professional Multi-track recorder and advance video editing tool
Propellerhead Reason Advance Music Sequencer
Sony Sound Forge Advance Audio Editor and Mastering Tool
Guitar Tracks Advance Audio Recording tool

PUGAY sir!!!

ang luffet!!!!

cool!!!!

    

[LAMBSwhore]

Name: Akihito Yutani (AKI)

Age: 23

I've been a drummer since: Grade 6

I play drums for: HarakiriJiro

My favorite musical style/s: Rock, Metal...anything where there's actual instruments. not a fan of synthesizers and programming

My favorite drummer/s: Taylor Hawkins, Dave Grohl, John Bonham, Chris Adler, Dave Lombardo, and that bald dude who used to be in Godsmack

My musical influence/s: Started playing the drums after my dad made me listen to his old Queen and KISS Vinyls.

My drum gear: Piece of crap drums made in Taiwan and an old Fernando.

I'm a proud drummer because: that's the only thing I'm good at. I can be myself behind the kit.

Additional info about myself: I'm a Fil-Jap, hence the name. Started digging music after my dad let me listen to his old vinyls, namely Queen and Kiss. Started with the guitars but my fingers weren't happy with it. Made the shift to drums after watchin Nirvana on MTV. Made the shift, never looked back. Hoping to make a lot of drummer friends here.

[jesurao]

Name: Jesso Ron Montejo

Age: 24

I've been a drummer since: 2000

I play drums for: MorbidKarma/4th Draztik

My favorite musical style/s: Rock, Alternative, Jazz, Funk, HipHop, RNB

My favorite drummer/s: Thomas Lang, Chris Adler, Mar Dizon and my mentor Jared Falk

My musical influence/s: Nirvana

My drum gear: meinl cymbals shifted to stagg.... pdp 13x4.5 805 series snare, 13x6.5 costumized acrylic snare, 14x6 black panther walnut snaredrum.... ever reliable gibraltar 5611 single pedal, vater extreme design 5b drumsticks...

I'm a proud drummer because: i always keep the time.....

Additional info about myself: 2 bottles of redhorse beer rock and roll na....!

[vhinming]

Newbie here hehe, promise hindi ako magiging sakit sa ulo mga Co Drummers ^_^

Name: Alvin Domingo

Age: 19

I've been a drummer since: 2008

I play drums for: fun, skills,unique knowledge

My favorite musical style/s: punk,rock,alternative rock

My favorite drummer/s: 1st is BOB Gatzen (great online teacher for me) 2nd Assaf Seewi 3rd Cobus 4th Steve gadd

My musical influence/s: Hillsong, Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin  

My drum gear: Some cute kit

I'm a proud drummer because: No One   had teach'ed me personally when i was a beginner till now, a beginner  jk  , its all by self study, research, videos specially ,this is a gift from God

Additional info about myself: i am a Christian Drummer. but our church didnt want to have one in church  

[PaoLoPanaLO]

Name: Paolo Panalo ( Bondoc tunay kong apelyido, just love the way that sounds, panalo, haha)
Age: 21
I've been a drummer since: 16
I play drums for: I started playing sa church, so i grew up sa gospel music, after some time, FUNK na tugutugan na pinapaluan ko.
My favorite musical style/s: khit ano basta groovy, ung masarap paluan.
My favorite drummer/s: Weckl
My musical influence/s: Gospel music.
My drum gear: Pearl (master series)
I'm a proud drummer because: gift to eh,, kaya proud ako.
Additional info about myself: 5 years plng ako nagddrums, actually 4, nag stop for a year kasi sa schedule,planning to continue it, hope i would find teachers or mentors here, gusto ko na ulit magumpisa.. thanks!

[charlesdavidlim]

Name:Charles David Lim

Age: 20

I've been a drummer since: December of 2003. thanks to Ptr. Camazo

I play drums for: United Methodist Church  . I also played snare drums in PPCHA MDLC (Marimba Drum and Lyre Corp.) in high school. Tried to enter the Drum pep squad but realized the college life's tight schedule.

My favorite musical style/s: Rock/Alternative Rock  & Jazz.

My favorite drummer/s: Vic Mercado, José Antonio Pasillas II, Cobus Potgieter & Hillsong United Drummers.

My musical influence/s: (OPM) Bamboo.. Up Dharma Down.. (International) Incubus.. Hillsong United.. John Mayer.. (just to name a few).

My drum gear: Roland Drum Kit. 99' version pa.(for church use)

I'm a proud drummer because: God gave me this talent to praise HIM. And it feels really good once you sit on that chair, grab your sticks, set your feet and hit that beat.

Additional info about myself: Complete Discography of Incubus Albums (Original ^_^)  I also sing and play the guitars. Absolute basketball fan. Madalas sumpungin ng gutom! ^_^

[popo_machine]

Name:Ge-mar Lanada

Age:24

I've been a drummer since: 2001

I play drums for: for fun lang din,house drumming...jamming pag me nag-aaya lol

My favorite musical style/s: alternative rock

My favorite drummer/s:mike portnoy, donna c.(pinakacute na girl drummer)...marami pa eh d ko lng alam mga names hehe

My musical influence/s: weezer, poison, dreamtheater, dishwalla, etc. etc.

My drum gear: TRAK/TAMA superstar

I'm a proud drummer because: nka2wala ng stress, ska love ko tlga ang music lol

[ay3n]

Name: AYEN

Age:18

I've been a drummer since: di pa nmn po as in drummer nag aaral plng ho ako

I play drums for: mga old songs na rock

My favorite musical style/s: old songs

My favorite drummer/s: my self hehe..JOEY JORDISON ng SKIPKNOT

My musical influence/s:

My drum gear: wala pa nag hahanap pa po

I'm a proud drummer because: gusto ko ginawa ko at masaya ako d2

Additional info about myself:

[bodeth]

sir tanong lang san po ba may 2nd hand na drums..bgo lang ako dito.nainvite lang..ung mura lang po..pang practisan lang..tnx

[mambo]

sir tanong lang san po ba may 2nd hand na drums..bgo lang ako dito.nainvite lang..ung mura lang po..pang practisan lang..tnx

wakoko

hanap ka sa classified section... sa baba lang yun dude...

[PULP.]

Name: Armando

Age:15

I've been a drummer since: I thnk this year I can call my self as a Drummer na. I've started to play drums since I was 12 yrso.

I play drums for: My passion.

My favorite musical style/s: blues, funky jazz. slow opm rock.

My favorite drummer/s: Dave Weckl and Mike Portynoy

My musical influence/s: Dave Mathews band, Infectious Groove.

My drum gear: still finding

I'm a proud drummer because: All of my dedication it situated here. This is my PASSION.

Additional info about myself: I Musically taking my Drums passion in a clean performing.

[tamboler10]

Name: Jared

Age:19

I've been a drummer since:late 2006(i guess) (SPECIAL THANKS TO MASTER TEBAN!)

I play drums for: keith martn, artstrong, army of one and jael band.

My favorite musical style/s:rnb, pop, alternative, jazz,

My favorite drummer/s: Teban Aquino, Aaron spears, Tony Royster.. madami pa! =)) lahat ng GOSPEL DRUMMERS!

My musical influence/s: MintCondtion, Tower of Power, Dave m. Lee ritenour, chick Corea.. madami pa..

My drum gear: Yamaha wood type + Mike Portnoy (SNARE), tom size 10. (pearl), P 1000 pedal (pearl).

I'm a proud drummer because: Because Of you! all of you! hahaha! =))

Additional info about myself: i love to play Bass and Guitar. =D

[timothy_tak]

Name: Timothy Mañalac

Age: 18

I've been a drummer since: 2008

I play drums for: school, friends

My favorite musical style/s:  punk/metal/jazz/mellow

My favorite drummer/s: travis barker(punk)/joey jordison/ vic mercado, dave weckl, benjie mendez

My musical influence/s: friends

My drum gear:none

I'm a proud drummer because: i play drums for my passion of music.

Additional info about myself: music is my life

[RazrX]

Name: Rex Cyrus

Age: 23

I've been a drummer since: 2000

I play drums for: XQZ'us (Sample: Age Of No Heroes:

)

My favorite musical style/s: I incorporate styles of different genres to come up with a nice sound..

My favorite drummer/s: Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, Mike Portnoy, Vinnie Colaiuta.. At Madaming madami pa.

My musical influence/s: Avenged Sevenfold, Dream Theater, Nickel Back, Mr. Big, The Police, Guns And Roses, AC/DC, Iron Maiden.. At Madaming madami pa..

My drum gear: Pearl Forum Series + Pearl ALX1821 (Rocket Toms) + Pearl RH-2000 (Remote Hi-Hat) ** Using two Hi-Hats** + Tama Iron Cobra Twin Pedals (HP900PTWL) + Pearl Hardware (Boom Stands & Hi-Hat Stand) + 18" Sabian HHXtreme Crash + 14" Sabian B8Pro Hi-Hats + 14" Pearl Hi-Hats + 22" Zildjian K Custom Ride + 18" Zildjian A Medium Thin Crash.. + Custom Touring Case for the whole set-up.

I'm a proud drummer because: Arrangements of our songs depends mostly on how I put my Beats on them..

Additional info about myself: Meron ako Natural White Hair. (Hindi Lahat)  

[kssael]

Name: Kenneth

Age: 22

I've been a drummer since: 18

I play drums for: independent, not in a band

My favorite musical style/s: metalcore, progressive metal, deathcore, power metal & melodic death metal

My favorite drummer/s: Adam Gray, Blake Richardson, Cobus Potgieter, George Kollias, Hector "Leche" De Santiago, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, John "The Charn" Rice, Jojo Mayer, Matt Greiner, Mike Johnston, Mike Portnoy, Shannon Lucas, Thomas Lang, Tony Royster, Jr., Travis Barker & Virgil Donati

My musical influence/s: A Day To Remember, As Blood Runs Black, August Burns Red, Avenged Sevenfold, Children Of Bodom, Circus Maximus, Dream Theater, Fuseboxx, Job For A Cowboy, Meshuggah, Nile, Sonata Arctica, Texas In July, This Or The Apocalypse, The Black Dahlia Murder & Whitechapel

My drum gear: ProMark Neil Peart R30 Anniversary Edition 5A & Vic Firth 7A (signed by Alodia!) drum sticks, Century double bass pedals (galing sa Quiapo), no drum kit!

I'm a proud drummer because: I got a strong affinity for rhythm and I've covered a handful of songs which weren't done by some of our fellowmen in YouTube.

Additional info about myself: I'm still practicing stick tricks.

[noc22285]

Name: Noc Reyes

Age: 25

I've been a drummer since: Year 2000

I play drums for: independent, not in a band,but was before(ANO RAW?!)

My favorite musical style/s: Metalcore,death metal,JROCK,Punk Pop.

My favorite drummer/s: derrek roddy,Travis Baker,Cris Adler,Macoy(sin)

My musical influence/s: None Specific but mostly depends on my favorite musical styles

My drum gear: Super Generic Drums YEAH! wrapped in Remo Pinstripe Batter and evans g1 for
Reso, Paiste pst 5 for basic set up (hats,crash,ride) Effects: Sabian AA 12" Splash, and
Zildjian Avedis 18" China, Hardware: Pearl Demon Drive(P300-2D)

I'm a proud drummer because: This is the most heaviest Instrument that you can carry in a Gig 

Additional info about myself: I tried to love playing guitara but the guitar did not love me