1. what first inspired you to become a drummer?

I think seeing system of a down's and korn's drummers when i was like 7 yrs old when they performed at the     big day out, the amount of power that they would capture and the fact that it looked really cool to be up so high above everyone really inspired me to start drumming. also when i was younger and still now i love to hit things and make noise whether on not on drums.

2. anything that you’ve learnt along the way that’s really helped you as a drummer?

Probably the tuition from darren perkins has really helped me to expand on my technical ability, musicality and creativity with the drums.

3. who have you and/or who are you playing with at the moment and what are the bands movements - Anything to plug?

I’m current in two bands, both heavy metal. one of them is called naberus, which is a death metal band, i have only recently joined them. we are soon to record our 4 track ep which I am very excited about. the other band that i am in, is called beneath the fallen, which is a death metal/hardcore band. i have been with them for about a year now, we have currently just finished recording a 4 track demo, which will be on our myspace soon (myspace.com/lionsforlambs1)

4. what gear are you using at present?

I am currently playing a 6 piece mapex pro m, and using a range of sabian cymbals, 3 crashes, ride and hats. looking to get new mienl cymbals, in the near future

5. what would be your dream gig?

Glastonbury festival, everyone singing the songs, so loud that the band doesn’t even need to sing it. or just any large show in a big arena in front of thousands of people.

6. favourite drummers and/or bands and why?

joey jordison, chris adler are my favourite metal drummers. i really like their creativity with the drums and what they do with their songs, plus their awesome drummers, but i also love drummers such as steve smith, thomas lang, john blackwell, jojo mayer, dave weckl. the greats really.