Elias Mallin
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Elias Mallin, from Phoenix, Arizona, played drums for metal/post-hardcore band Opiate for the Masses
from 1999 until 2005. He was one of the founding members of My Darling Murder, a metal band formed with friends Andy Gerold (current touring bassist for Marilyn Manson
) and Tim Kelleher (current touring bassist for 30 Seconds To Mars
).http://www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=3892
My Darling Murder broke up in 2006, according to a statement released by the band itself, and in the fall of that year, Mallin joined Kill Hannah
on the road as their touring drummer. He has since mid-2007 been featured in interviews, photo shoots, and press as a full member of Kill Hannah. http://www2.kerrang.com/2008/04/kill_hannah_on_the_k_video_pod.html Although a full time member in Kill Hannah
, Mallin has also been performing as the live drummer for Kesha
since her Spring 2010 appearance on Saturday Night Live
. He also performed as the hired gun drummer in Hollywood Undead
from late 2009-2010 before joining Kesha permanently.
Elias, Andy, and TIm have recently reformed My Darling Murder with singer Jared Woosely (Five Speed). They have recorded an Ep with producer Sean Beavan
in early 2011 and have plans to tour in late 2011.
Currently on the road with Ke$ha, Elias uses a hybrid kit consisting of his Tama drums and Roland trigger pads.
While on tour with Kill Hannah, Hollywood Undead, My Darling Murder, and any other act just a 5 piece Tama B/B kit is used; 10", 12", 16" toms, 22" bass drum, and 14" Bubinga or B/B snare.
Elias sponsors Tama drums, Paiste cymbals, Vic Firth drum sticks, and Evans drum heads.
and especially drummer Danny Carey
as strong influences on his playing style amongst Dave Elitch, Steve Gadd, and Chris Coleman.
Opiate For The Masses
Opiate for the Masses was a post-hardcore band from Arizona. They formed in Phoenix in 1999 by Ron Underwood, Elias Mallin, Dustin Lyon and Jim Kaufman. The meaning of their name comes from the Karl Marx quote that says the organized religion is nothing but an opiate for the masses. In June 2009,...
from 1999 until 2005. He was one of the founding members of My Darling Murder, a metal band formed with friends Andy Gerold (current touring bassist for Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson may refer to:* Marilyn Manson , an American rock musician* Marilyn Manson , the American rock band led by the singer of the same name...
) and Tim Kelleher (current touring bassist for 30 Seconds To Mars
30 Seconds to Mars
30 Seconds to Mars is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1998. Since 2007, the band has consisted of actor Jared Leto , Shannon Leto and Tomo Miličević...
).http://www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=3892
My Darling Murder broke up in 2006, according to a statement released by the band itself, and in the fall of that year, Mallin joined Kill Hannah
Kill Hannah
Kill Hannah is a rock band formed in 1993 in Chicago. The band has released six studio albums, seven EPs, and two compilation albums as well as three DVDs.-History:...
on the road as their touring drummer. He has since mid-2007 been featured in interviews, photo shoots, and press as a full member of Kill Hannah. http://www2.kerrang.com/2008/04/kill_hannah_on_the_k_video_pod.html Although a full time member in Kill Hannah
Kill Hannah
Kill Hannah is a rock band formed in 1993 in Chicago. The band has released six studio albums, seven EPs, and two compilation albums as well as three DVDs.-History:...
, Mallin has also been performing as the live drummer for Kesha
Kesha
Kesha village is a small village nestled in the mountains of Yongshun County, northwestern Hunan province, China, located at latitude 29 05' 50", longitude 109 57' 9". The name is pronounced in Standard Chinese. The official language is Manderin Chinese....
since her Spring 2010 appearance on Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is a live American late-night television sketch comedy and variety show developed by Lorne Michaels and Dick Ebersol. The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title of NBC's Saturday Night.The show's sketches often parody contemporary American culture...
. He also performed as the hired gun drummer in Hollywood Undead
Hollywood Undead
Hollywood Undead is an American rap rock band from Los Angeles, California. They released their debut album, Swan Songs, on September 2, 2008, and their live CD/DVD Desperate Measures, on November 10, 2009. Their second studio album, American Tragedy, was released April 5, 2011...
from late 2009-2010 before joining Kesha permanently.
Elias, Andy, and TIm have recently reformed My Darling Murder with singer Jared Woosely (Five Speed). They have recorded an Ep with producer Sean Beavan
Sean Beavan
Sean Beavan is a musician, record producer, and audio engineer best known for his work with Guns N Roses, Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, God Lives Underwater, and Slayer...
in early 2011 and have plans to tour in late 2011.
Drum Kit
Elias plays a Tama kit. He has stated he was obsessed with playing a Tama kit when growing up.Currently on the road with Ke$ha, Elias uses a hybrid kit consisting of his Tama drums and Roland trigger pads.
While on tour with Kill Hannah, Hollywood Undead, My Darling Murder, and any other act just a 5 piece Tama B/B kit is used; 10", 12", 16" toms, 22" bass drum, and 14" Bubinga or B/B snare.
Elias sponsors Tama drums, Paiste cymbals, Vic Firth drum sticks, and Evans drum heads.
Influences
Elias experimented with many drumming styles, including fusion, afro Cuban, and metal. He has cited ToolTool (band)
Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up has included drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Since 1995, Justin Chancellor has been the band's bassist, replacing their original bassist Paul D'Amour...
and especially drummer Danny Carey
Danny Carey
Daniel Edwin "Danny" Carey is an American drummer best known for his work in American Grammy Award-winning rock band Tool...
as strong influences on his playing style amongst Dave Elitch, Steve Gadd, and Chris Coleman.