Shannon Larkin
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Shannon Larkin, born James Shannon Larkin on April 24, 1967 in Chicago
, Illinois
, is a musician best known for being the drummer of the heavy metal
band Godsmack
. He replaced the previous drummer Tommy Stewart
in June 2002. Prior to Godsmack, his previous bands were Amen
, Candlebox
, Back Alley Gators, Ugly Kid Joe
, and Souls at Zero (formerly Wrathchild America).
Shannon played drums for Godsmack for their albums Faceless
, IV
their EP The Other Side
, and their newest album The Oracle
.
Shannon Larkin started playing drums at the age of 10. Although his parents were not musicians, they were still music lovers and turned Shannon on to bands like The Beatles
, Johnny Cash
, Elvis Presley
, Creedence Clearwater Revival
, Janis Joplin
, Jimi Hendrix
, and The Who
. However, it was his older sister who unknowingly ignited Shannon's passion to play by forcing him to repeatedly listen to her favorite album, Rush
's Hemispheres. Then he turned on to Led Zeppelin
, and then decided to ask his parents for a drum kit.
. Originally the band was named simply "Wrathchild", but unfortunately, there was already a British band with the same name, so they were forced to change it. To avoid further legal headaches, they added "America" to the name, and thus, "Wrathchild America" was born.
Meanwhile, during his time with Wrathchild America, Larkin and fellow Wrathchild guitarist Jay Abbene, along with bassist John "Tumor" Fahnestock, had a side project called Kiddie Porn, a hardcore punk/thrash band. Kiddie Porn released two albums, "A Gift of Hate" and "Conflict of Mind".
After recording 2 albums for Atlantic Records
, Wrathchild America was dropped by the label, citing lackluster sales. Shannon, along with his bandmates (Brad Divens, Terry Carter, and Jay Abbene) disbanded Wrathchild America only to resurface as Souls at Zero.
Souls at Zero was signed to the now defunct label Energy Records. Their self titled debut album was well received by critics and fans alike. Unfortunately, it didn't translate into CD sales.
In the meantime, Shannon formed a side project band called MF Pitbulls in which the other members later formed the band Snot
. MF Pitbulls' member Jamie Miller later became Souls at Zero's drummer right after Shannon was tapped by Ugly Kid Joe
. According to Wrathchild America/Souls at Zero's former manager Chip Seligman, Shannon was the one who recommended Jamie Miller as his replacement. He later replaced Jamie Miller on the Snot album Strait Up
, per Jamies' recommendation.
Shannon recorded 2 albums with Ugly Kid Joe, and the band was no more. Still a struggling musician, Shannon found himself without a band. As luck would have it, Shannon once again was tapped into another band. This time it was Casey Chaos
's Amen
. Shannon was referred to Amen
by producer Ross Robinson
of Slipknot
fame. Shannon recorded two albums for Amen
, (Amen and We Have Come For Your Parents), before he left the band as a touring musician, but still performs on the albums (including Death Before Musick and the 2009 as-yet-untitled release). Shannon also recorded the album Hard to Swallow by Vanilla Ice
, and Worship and Tribute
by Glassjaw
.
Shortly after, Shannon got a call from his old friend Sully Erna
who wanted him to play drums for his band, Godsmack
. Shannon replaced Tommy Stewart
and subsequently recorded his first album with Godsmack; Faceless
.
On July 1, 1997, Shannon played drums for one live show with Black Sabbath
; the final one on the Ozzfest
'97 tour. This date was actually a makeup gig for a postponed date earlier in the tour. The regular drummer for that tour (Mike Bordin
) could not make the gig due to scheduling conflicts, so Shannon stepped in for this lone gig; he was never intended on being a permanent member of Black Sabbath.
For Stone Sour
, he played the drums on the tracks "30/30-150
" and The Day I Let Go on the album Come What(ever) May
.
The reason is that at the time Roy Mayorga
, who recorded the album, didn't have time to finish up the recording due to going out on tour with Sepultura
. Roy Mayorga and Nick Raskulinecz suggested Shannon to record. He also did a project in 1997 with Judas Priest
's Glenn Tipton
and other artists including John Entwistle
, Cozy Powell
, Billy Sheehan
, and Robert Trujillo
called Baptizm of Fire
.
As of 2010, according to their Myspace, Shannon is involved in the reunion of Ugly Kid Joe, who is planning to tour in 2010-2011 and possibly write new material.
In addition to a full sleeve on his left arm and tattoos on his right arm, Shannon has Amen tattooed across his knuckles and a hand ripping into the skin on his stomach.
" DVD series. In his IMV Behind the Player DVD, Larkin gives an intimate behind-the scenes look at his life as a professional musician - including rare photos and video footage. Larkin then gives in-depth drum lessons for how to play Straight Out of Line
and Speak
by Godsmack and jams the tracks with Godsmack bassist Robbie Merrill
.
Ugly Kid Joe
Amen
Godsmack
Grooves...
by Poundhound (aka Doug Pinnick
of King's X
) 1998
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
, is a musician best known for being the drummer of the heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Godsmack
Godsmack
Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin...
. He replaced the previous drummer Tommy Stewart
Tommy Stewart
Tommy Stewart is an American rock drummer, currently for the rock band Lo-Pro. He is probably best known for his stint with heavy metal band Godsmack...
in June 2002. Prior to Godsmack, his previous bands were Amen
Amen (band)
Amen is a hardcore punk-influenced band formed in 1994.The band has an almost constantly rotating lineup, with founder Casey Chaos remaining as the only constant member throughout...
, Candlebox
Candlebox
Candlebox is an American alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington. Since their debut, the group has released four studio albums, which have achieved multi-platinum and gold certification, as well as numerous charting singles, a compilation, and a CD+DVD....
, Back Alley Gators, Ugly Kid Joe
Ugly Kid Joe
Ugly Kid Joe is an American hard rock band from Isla Vista, California. The band's name spoofs that of another band, Pretty Boy Floyd. Ugly Kid Joe's sound includes a range of styles, including rock, glam metal, hard rock and heavy metal....
, and Souls at Zero (formerly Wrathchild America).
Shannon played drums for Godsmack for their albums Faceless
Faceless
UK bonus tracks-Personnel:* Sully Erna - rhythm guitar, vocals, producer* Tony Rombola - lead guitar, back-up vocals* Robbie Merrill - bass, back-up vocals* Shannon Larkin - drums, percussion* Tommy Stewart - Drums on "I Stand Alone"...
, IV
IV (Godsmack album)
-Track listing:-Godsmack:* Sully Erna - rhythm guitar, vocals, producer* Tony Rombola - lead guitar, backing vocals* Robbie Merrill - bass guitar* Shannon Larkin - drums, percussion-Others:*P. R...
their EP The Other Side
The Other Side (Godsmack album)
-Sales:The Other Side debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, selling 98,000 copies in its first week, and the album would go on to sell over half million copies in the United States...
, and their newest album The Oracle
The Oracle (Godsmack album)
The Oracle, formerly known as Saints & Sinners, is the fifth studio album by American hard rock band Godsmack, released in the U.S. on May 4, 2010....
.
Shannon Larkin started playing drums at the age of 10. Although his parents were not musicians, they were still music lovers and turned Shannon on to bands like The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
, Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
John R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century...
, Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
, Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival was an American rock band that gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s with a number of successful singles drawn from various albums....
, Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin
Janis Lyn Joplin was an American singer, songwriter, painter, dancer and music arranger. She rose to prominence in the late 1960s as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company and later as a solo artist with her backing groups, The Kozmic Blues Band and The Full Tilt Boogie Band...
, Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter...
, and The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
. However, it was his older sister who unknowingly ignited Shannon's passion to play by forcing him to repeatedly listen to her favorite album, Rush
Rush (band)
Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario. The band is composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart...
's Hemispheres. Then he turned on to Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
, and then decided to ask his parents for a drum kit.
Biography
Shannon Larkin's first major label band was Wrathchild AmericaWrathchild America
Wrathchild America was an American thrash metal band formed in Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1978. They are regarded as the first thrash metal band. They released two studio albums through Atlantic Records, and gained charting success through the Billboard 200...
. Originally the band was named simply "Wrathchild", but unfortunately, there was already a British band with the same name, so they were forced to change it. To avoid further legal headaches, they added "America" to the name, and thus, "Wrathchild America" was born.
Meanwhile, during his time with Wrathchild America, Larkin and fellow Wrathchild guitarist Jay Abbene, along with bassist John "Tumor" Fahnestock, had a side project called Kiddie Porn, a hardcore punk/thrash band. Kiddie Porn released two albums, "A Gift of Hate" and "Conflict of Mind".
After recording 2 albums for Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
, Wrathchild America was dropped by the label, citing lackluster sales. Shannon, along with his bandmates (Brad Divens, Terry Carter, and Jay Abbene) disbanded Wrathchild America only to resurface as Souls at Zero.
Souls at Zero was signed to the now defunct label Energy Records. Their self titled debut album was well received by critics and fans alike. Unfortunately, it didn't translate into CD sales.
In the meantime, Shannon formed a side project band called MF Pitbulls in which the other members later formed the band Snot
Snot (band)
Snot was an American rock band from Santa Barbara, California. Formed in 1995, the band released their debut studio album Get Some with founding vocalist Lynn Strait in 1997 and disbanded after his death in 1998. In 2008, the lineup of guitarists Mike Doling and Sonny Mayo, bassist John Fahnestock...
. MF Pitbulls' member Jamie Miller later became Souls at Zero's drummer right after Shannon was tapped by Ugly Kid Joe
Ugly Kid Joe
Ugly Kid Joe is an American hard rock band from Isla Vista, California. The band's name spoofs that of another band, Pretty Boy Floyd. Ugly Kid Joe's sound includes a range of styles, including rock, glam metal, hard rock and heavy metal....
. According to Wrathchild America/Souls at Zero's former manager Chip Seligman, Shannon was the one who recommended Jamie Miller as his replacement. He later replaced Jamie Miller on the Snot album Strait Up
Strait Up
Strait Up is the second studio album by Snot. Released on November 7, 2000, the album features appearances by the lead vocalists of a number of major rock groups...
, per Jamies' recommendation.
Shannon recorded 2 albums with Ugly Kid Joe, and the band was no more. Still a struggling musician, Shannon found himself without a band. As luck would have it, Shannon once again was tapped into another band. This time it was Casey Chaos
Casey Chaos
Casey Chaos is the frontman and guitarist of punk rock band Amen. After numerous line-up changes he is the only remaining founding member of the band. He is known for his energetic stage performance...
's Amen
Amen (band)
Amen is a hardcore punk-influenced band formed in 1994.The band has an almost constantly rotating lineup, with founder Casey Chaos remaining as the only constant member throughout...
. Shannon was referred to Amen
Amen (band)
Amen is a hardcore punk-influenced band formed in 1994.The band has an almost constantly rotating lineup, with founder Casey Chaos remaining as the only constant member throughout...
by producer Ross Robinson
Ross Robinson
Ross Robinson, son of Byron Katie, is an American multi-platinum music producer, who has discovered successful acts such as Korn, At the Drive-In, Glassjaw, Repeater, Slipknot and Limp Bizkit. Robinson has also worked with Machine Head, Vanilla Ice, The Cure, Sepultura and many others...
of Slipknot
Slipknot (band)
Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray...
fame. Shannon recorded two albums for Amen
Amen (band)
Amen is a hardcore punk-influenced band formed in 1994.The band has an almost constantly rotating lineup, with founder Casey Chaos remaining as the only constant member throughout...
, (Amen and We Have Come For Your Parents), before he left the band as a touring musician, but still performs on the albums (including Death Before Musick and the 2009 as-yet-untitled release). Shannon also recorded the album Hard to Swallow by Vanilla Ice
Vanilla Ice
Robert Matthew Van Winkle , best known by his stage name Vanilla Ice, is an American rapper, extreme athlete and home improvement television personality...
, and Worship and Tribute
Worship and Tribute
Worship and Tribute is the second studio album by American post-hardcore/rock band Glassjaw. It marked their first release with Warner Bros. Records after an unpleasant split with Roadrunner Records. As with their first full-length album, Worship and Tribute was produced by Ross Robinson and mixed...
by Glassjaw
Glassjaw
Glassjaw is a four-piece rock band from Long Island, New York. The band is fronted by vocalist Daryl Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck, and have undergone numerous line-up changes since their inception...
.
Shortly after, Shannon got a call from his old friend Sully Erna
Sully Erna
Salvatore Paul "Sully" Erna , is an American vocalist and primary songwriter for the American heavy metal band, Godsmack. Erna is also a guitarist and drummer, performing these both on albums and during live shows. He has a daughter named Skylar Brooke Erna and an older sister named Maria.-Early...
who wanted him to play drums for his band, Godsmack
Godsmack
Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin...
. Shannon replaced Tommy Stewart
Tommy Stewart
Tommy Stewart is an American rock drummer, currently for the rock band Lo-Pro. He is probably best known for his stint with heavy metal band Godsmack...
and subsequently recorded his first album with Godsmack; Faceless
Faceless
UK bonus tracks-Personnel:* Sully Erna - rhythm guitar, vocals, producer* Tony Rombola - lead guitar, back-up vocals* Robbie Merrill - bass, back-up vocals* Shannon Larkin - drums, percussion* Tommy Stewart - Drums on "I Stand Alone"...
.
On July 1, 1997, Shannon played drums for one live show with Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
; the final one on the Ozzfest
Ozzfest
Ozzfest is an annual festival tour of the United States featuring performances by many heavy metal and hard rock musical groups. It was founded by Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon Osbourne, both of whom also organize each yearly tour with their son Jack Osbourne...
'97 tour. This date was actually a makeup gig for a postponed date earlier in the tour. The regular drummer for that tour (Mike Bordin
Mike Bordin
Mike Bordin is the co-founder and drummer of rock band Faith No More. He is also known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne. As a left-handed drummer, he notably plays with a right-handed kit with his ride cymbal on the left...
) could not make the gig due to scheduling conflicts, so Shannon stepped in for this lone gig; he was never intended on being a permanent member of Black Sabbath.
For Stone Sour
Stone Sour
Stone Sour is an American rock band from Des Moines, Iowa. Since 2006, the group has been composed of Corey Taylor , Jim Root , Josh Rand, , Shawn Economaki and Roy Mayorga . Original drummer Joel Ekman left the group in 2006...
, he played the drums on the tracks "30/30-150
30/30-150
30/30-150 is the first single from rock band Stone Sour's second album Come What May. The song received a nomination for Best Metal Performance at the 49th annual Grammy Awards, but lost to "Eyes of the Insane" by Slayer.-Music Video:...
" and The Day I Let Go on the album Come What(ever) May
Come What(ever) May
Come What May is the second studio album by American alternative metal band Stone Sour. It was recorded and produced by the band and Nick Raskulinecz at Studio 606 in Los Angeles, California, and was released on August 1, 2006, through Roadrunner Records...
.
The reason is that at the time Roy Mayorga
Roy Mayorga
Roy Maurice Mayorga is the drummer for the hard rock band Stone Sour. He is of Ecuadorian and Cuban descent.-Musical history:...
, who recorded the album, didn't have time to finish up the recording due to going out on tour with Sepultura
Sepultura
Sepultura is a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte, formed in 1984. The band was a major force in the death metal, thrash metal and ultimately groove metal realms during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with their later experiments melding nu metal, hardcore punk and industrial.Sepultura...
. Roy Mayorga and Nick Raskulinecz suggested Shannon to record. He also did a project in 1997 with Judas Priest
Judas Priest
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
's Glenn Tipton
Glenn Tipton
Glenn Tipton is one of the Grammy Award-winning guitarists for the heavy metal band Judas Priest...
and other artists including John Entwistle
John Entwistle
John Alec Entwistle was an English bass guitarist, songwriter, singer, horn player, and film and record producer who was best known as the bass player for the rock band The Who. His aggressive lead sound influenced many rock bass players...
, Cozy Powell
Cozy Powell
Colin Flooks , better known as Cozy Powell, was an English rock drummer who made his name with many major rock bands.-Early history:...
, Billy Sheehan
Billy Sheehan
William "Billy" Sheehan is an American bassist known for his work with Talas, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, and Niacin. Sheehan has won the "Best Rock Bass Player" readers' poll from Guitar Player Magazine five times for his "lead bass" playing style...
, and Robert Trujillo
Robert Trujillo
Robert Trujillo is an American bassist who currently plays bass in Metallica. He has also played in Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Black Label Society, and with Jerry Cantrell and Ozzy Osbourne.-Career:...
called Baptizm of Fire
Baptizm Of Fire
Baptizm of Fire is a solo album by Judas Priest guitarist Glenn Tipton in 1997. It was recorded and mixed at Devonshire and Ocean Studios, U.S.A. and Monnow Valley, Battery, Olympic and The Gazebo Studio, U.K...
.
As of 2010, according to their Myspace, Shannon is involved in the reunion of Ugly Kid Joe, who is planning to tour in 2010-2011 and possibly write new material.
Tattoos
Shannon has been tattooed by artists all over the world. Including: John James Sugar in FL (www.zappertista.com)In addition to a full sleeve on his left arm and tattoos on his right arm, Shannon has Amen tattooed across his knuckles and a hand ripping into the skin on his stomach.
Larkin's descriptions
- Shannon's drumming is distinguished by a liquid groove, absolutely fluid in the manner of great session drummers such as the late Jeff PorcaroJeff PorcaroJeffrey Thomas "Jeff" Porcaro was an American session drummer and a founding member of the Grammy Award winning band Toto. Porcaro was one of the most recorded drummers in history, working on hundreds of albums and thousands of sessions...
, and his studio work displays the rare capacity to balance simplicity and ornamentation. Although heavy metalHeavy metal musicHeavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
is known for heavy hitting and heavy double-pedal footwork, Shannon exhibits a nimble touch with sticks and a rabbit's right foot on single pedal. He relies on Toca percussion.com, a penchant he shares with Sully ErnaSully ErnaSalvatore Paul "Sully" Erna , is an American vocalist and primary songwriter for the American heavy metal band, Godsmack. Erna is also a guitarist and drummer, performing these both on albums and during live shows. He has a daughter named Skylar Brooke Erna and an older sister named Maria.-Early...
, for groove and color. Both drummer and bandleader share a passion for rhythm. In fact, Erna told Modern Drummer.com, "If God made anyone to play drums it was Shannon Larkin!"
Behind The Player DVD
Larkin was featured in the IMV "Behind The PlayerBehind The Player: Shannon Larkin
Behind The Player: Shannon Larkin is an Interactive Music Video featuring Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin. Released on November 1, 2008 by IMV, the DVD features Shannon giving in-depth drum lessons for how to play "Voodoo" and "Straight Out of Line" by Godsmack and an intimate behind-the scenes...
" DVD series. In his IMV Behind the Player DVD, Larkin gives an intimate behind-the scenes look at his life as a professional musician - including rare photos and video footage. Larkin then gives in-depth drum lessons for how to play Straight Out of Line
Straight Out of Line
"Straight Out of Line" is the lead single from Godsmack's third studio album, Faceless. After its release, the song immediately ascended to number one on the Mainstream Rock chart, and hit the top 10 on the Modern Rock chart...
and Speak
Speak (song)
"Speak" is a single by the heavy metal band Godsmack from their fourth album IV. It reached number one on the U.S. Mainstream Rock chart and number ten on the Modern Rock chart.-Song origin:...
by Godsmack and jams the tracks with Godsmack bassist Robbie Merrill
Robbie Merrill
Robbie Merrill is an American bass guitar player, best known for his work with the heavy metal band Godsmack....
.
Equipment
- Yamaha
- Oak Custom Drums
- 24"x18" Bass Drum
- 10x8" Tom
- 12"x9" Tom
- 13"x10" Tom
- 14"x12" Floor Tom
- 16"x16" Floor Tom
- 14"x6" Snare
- Oak Custom Drums
- Toca Precussion
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- 14"6" Timbale
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- Yamaha Electronic Drums
-
- Yamaha Drum Pad
-
- DDrum Precussion
-
- 20" and 22" Deccabons
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- Yamaha Hardware
- 800 Series
- Flying Dragon pedals
- SabianSabian (company)Sabian is a Canadian cymbal designer and manufacturer. It is a leading manufacturer of cymbals along with other top companies such as Zildjian, Paiste, and Meinl.-History:...
Cymbals-
- 13" Paragon Hi-Hat
- 14" Paragon Hi-Hat
- 8" Paragon Splash
- 10" Paragon Splash
- 16" AA Crash
- 19" AA Rock Crash
- 20" Vault Crash
- 20" Paragon Chinese
- 20" Paragon Chinese
- 21" Hand Hammered Raw Bell Dry Ride
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- Heads
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- Remo
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- Vic FirthVic FirthVic Firth is an American musician and is the founder of Vic Firth Company , a percussion stick and mallet manufacturing company that he started in 1963. The company bills itself as the world's largest manufacturer of drum sticks and mallets...
drumsticks-
- "American Rock Classic" Sticks
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Ugly Kid JoeUgly Kid JoeUgly Kid Joe is an American hard rock band from Isla Vista, California. The band's name spoofs that of another band, Pretty Boy Floyd. Ugly Kid Joe's sound includes a range of styles, including rock, glam metal, hard rock and heavy metal....
- Menace to SobrietyMenace to Sobriety (Ugly Kid Joe album)Menace to Sobriety is the second album by Ugly Kid Joe. It was released in 1995 . The album title is an obvious allusion to the movie "Menace II Society". It received favourable reviews & reached number 2 on the UK's rock album charts, on the first week of its release. "Milkman's Son" and...
(1995) - Motel CaliforniaMotel CaliforniaMotel California is the third and most recent studio album by rock band Ugly Kid Joe. Released in 1996, it was their last album before they disbanded in 1997 and reformed in 2010.The title is a parody of the Eagles's album, Hotel California...
(1996) - The Very Best of Ugly Kid Joe: As Ugly as It GetsThe Very Best of Ugly Kid Joe: As Ugly as It GetsAs Ugly as It Gets: The Very Best of Ugly Kid Joe is a 1998 compilation album by Ugly Kid Joe. It included select songs from the band's previous releases as well as a cover of the Black Sabbath song "N.I.B." .-Track listing:# "Madman" – 3:37# "Neighbor" – 4:43#...
(1998)
AmenAmen (band)Amen is a hardcore punk-influenced band formed in 1994.The band has an almost constantly rotating lineup, with founder Casey Chaos remaining as the only constant member throughout...
- Amen (1999)
- We Have Come for Your Parents (2001)
- Death Before Musick (2004)
GodsmackGodsmackGodsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin...
- FacelessFacelessUK bonus tracks-Personnel:* Sully Erna - rhythm guitar, vocals, producer* Tony Rombola - lead guitar, back-up vocals* Robbie Merrill - bass, back-up vocals* Shannon Larkin - drums, percussion* Tommy Stewart - Drums on "I Stand Alone"...
(2003) - The Other SideThe Other Side (Godsmack album)-Sales:The Other Side debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, selling 98,000 copies in its first week, and the album would go on to sell over half million copies in the United States...
(2004) - IVIV (Godsmack album)-Track listing:-Godsmack:* Sully Erna - rhythm guitar, vocals, producer* Tony Rombola - lead guitar, backing vocals* Robbie Merrill - bass guitar* Shannon Larkin - drums, percussion-Others:*P. R...
(2006) - Good Times, Bad Times.... 10 Years of Godsmack (2007)
- The OracleThe Oracle (Godsmack album)The Oracle, formerly known as Saints & Sinners, is the fifth studio album by American hard rock band Godsmack, released in the U.S. on May 4, 2010....
(2010)
As Session Musician
- 30/30-15030/30-15030/30-150 is the first single from rock band Stone Sour's second album Come What May. The song received a nomination for Best Metal Performance at the 49th annual Grammy Awards, but lost to "Eyes of the Insane" by Slayer.-Music Video:...
by Stone SourStone SourStone Sour is an American rock band from Des Moines, Iowa. Since 2006, the group has been composed of Corey Taylor , Jim Root , Josh Rand, , Shawn Economaki and Roy Mayorga . Original drummer Joel Ekman left the group in 2006... - Hard to SwallowHard to SwallowHard to Swallow is the third studio album by American rapper Robert Van Winkle under the name Vanilla Ice. Released by Republic Records in 1998, the album was the first album the performer recorded after a four year hiatus following the 1994 release of Mind Blowin...
by Vanilla IceVanilla IceRobert Matthew Van Winkle , best known by his stage name Vanilla Ice, is an American rapper, extreme athlete and home improvement television personality... - Worship and TributeWorship and TributeWorship and Tribute is the second studio album by American post-hardcore/rock band Glassjaw. It marked their first release with Warner Bros. Records after an unpleasant split with Roadrunner Records. As with their first full-length album, Worship and Tribute was produced by Ross Robinson and mixed...
by GlassjawGlassjawGlassjaw is a four-piece rock band from Long Island, New York. The band is fronted by vocalist Daryl Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck, and have undergone numerous line-up changes since their inception... - Massive
Grooves...
Massive Grooves from the Electric Church of Psychofunkadelic Grungelism Rock Music
Massive Grooves is the first solo album by King's X bassist Doug Pinnick under the name of Poundhound. The full title of the album is "Massive Grooves From The Electric Church Of Psychofunkadelic Grungelism Rock Music" but is typically shortened for obvious reasons.-Track listing:The Japanese...
by Poundhound (aka Doug Pinnick
Doug Pinnick
Doug Pinnick sometimes stylised as dUg Pinnick or simply dUg is an American musician best known as the bass guitarist, songwriter, and co-lead vocalist for the hard rock/progressive metal band King's X. He has fourteen albums with King's X, four solo albums, and numerous side projects and guest...
of King's X
King's X
King's X is an American hard rock band that combines progressive metal, funk and soul with vocal arrangements influenced by gospel, blues, and British Invasion rock groups. The band's lyrics are largely based on the members' struggles with religion and self-acceptance...
) 1998