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0 Listen to some id. ‘Sagittarius A’ on Wandering Thunder 18th January 2015
0 Destructive Music – Idol of Fear
0 NEWS: WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA – Winners from Winnipeg Round 1 & 2 + Saskatoon
Congrats to
Winnipeg Round #1 Winner Endless Chaos – https://www.facebook.com/endlesschaoss
Round #1 – Event Link – https://www.facebook.com/events/668471903263952/?ref=70
Competing Bands:
Winnipeg Round #2 Winner Vathek – https://www.facebook.com/vathekmetal
Round # 2 – Event Link – https://www.facebook.com/events/1054276131266252/
Competing Bands:
Saskatoon Winners
Harmful Effects – https://www.facebook.com/harmfuleffects
Maelstrom Vale – https://www.facebook.com/MaelstromVale
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/616070955184980/
Competing Bands:
Bands will now advance to the
PRAIRIE FINAL (WINNIPEG vs. SASKATOON)
taking place in Regina, SK on February 20, 2015 @ The Exchange, 2431 8 Avenue
Judges:
Winnipeg:
Chuck Labossiere – musician/producer
Trevor Birnie – musician
Saskatoon:
Graham Templeman
Neal Garand
Jon Cey
Chris Douglas
– all members of the band Sparky (S’toon)
0 NEWS: Bravewords Premiere THEM COUNTY BASTARDZ New Track ‘Drive By’ From Upcoming Album ‘Sick Daze’ Due Out Feb 24th via Smokehouse Records
For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact
Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com
Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com
#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – January 16, 2015
ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE
For Fans of Godsmack, Alice In Chains, Seether, Hell Yeah, Sevendust, Saliva, Black Label Society, Pantera
ThemCountyBastardz.com | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation
Soundcloud | Youtube | Instagram | Pinterest | Album Pre-Order: Bandcamp
EPK | Press Photo | Album Lyrics – Sick Daze – 2015 | Download Sick Daze Album Cover
Bravewords Premiere THEM COUNTY BASTARDZ New Track ‘Drive By’ From Upcoming Album ‘Sick Daze’ Due Out Feb 24th via Smokehouse Records
Drive By – Song Premiere on Bravewords – http://bravewords.com/exclusives/audios/player
Them County Bastardz keep it simple! They are local dudes from Essex County (an hour south of Windsor/ Detroit area) who are in it to make old school metal with back forty rock and having fun while doing it! With their upcoming debut album ‘Sick Daze’ due out February 24, 2015 via Smokehouse Records, the Canadian rednecks have teamed up with Bravewords.com for the premiere of their track ‘Drive By’, which can be heard at the following link here.
“I am super stoked about this album coming out. It’s been a lot of work. I feel ‘Drive By’ is a good introduction to who we are. The song has stuck with the band for a long time, through our ups and downs. ‘Drive By’ was written about a time we were cruising around in the county on a suspended license, seeing a cop and hoping he just drives by. Cheers!” comments vocalist Andrew Watson.
Produced by Chris Towle and TCB plus mastered by Chuck Carvaalho, ‘Sick Daze’ features seven tracks inspired by true stories and experiences of the band living life in the county, so crack open a beer, get ready to rock out and have a good time.
Fun Fact: The album title Sick Daze refers to when you take a Monday off work because you are still feeling the weekend fun.
Track Listing – Sick Daze:
1. Drive By (4:48)
2. In The County (4:33)
3. Buzz Kill (4:03)
4. It’s Not Metal (0:25)
5. Metal For Mark (5:25)
6. The Bastard (4:23)
7. Rise Up (3:58)
Album Length: 27:38
Album & Live Band Line Up:
Andrew Watson – Vocals
Mike Rennie – Rhythm guitar
Jim Kay – Drums
Tyler Wickham – Bass
Brien Alexander – Lead Guitar
For more info, please visit http://www.themcountybastardz.com
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0 NEWS: WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA 2015 Announce Selected Bands & City Battle Rounds
For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact
Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com
Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com
#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – January 16, 2015
MetalBattle.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube
WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA 2015 – Selected Bands & City Battle Rounds
Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to announce this year’s line up of competing bands across the country in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City.
“2015 is going to be our strongest year yet. More cities, more submissions, and more great Canadian metal. The chosen bands are looking very promising and I am especially excited for this year’s edition.” comments WMBC organizer JJ Tartaglia.
All bands competing are battling for one to rule them all and play at the world’s largest metal fest Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany taking place from July 30th to August 1st. Toronto’s Crimson Shadows (2013 winners – video at Wacken) and Montreal’s Mutank (2014 winners – video at Wacken) have had that honour playing in front of thousands.
Each city will hold their qualifying rounds plus city finals from the months of January to May 2015 selecting the top band to move forward to the national finals in Toronto, ON in June (date to be determined) with one being selected to perform at the 26th edition of Wacken Open Air taking place from July 30th to August 1st. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry.
The finalists will be selected as follows.
1 finalist from BC (Vancouver & Victoria will face off)
1 finalist from Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton will face off)
2 finalists from Toronto, ON
1 finalist from Quebec (Montreal & Quebec City will face off)
1 finalist from Ottawa, ON
1 finalist from Saskatoon or Winnipeg (Saskatoon and Winnipeg will face off)
Battle Rounds By City:
| VICTORIA | March 27, 2015 @ The Cambie Esquimalt, 856 Esquimalt Road |
| Krunch Mustard | |
| Torrefy | |
| Tribune | |
| Cryptic Enslavement | |
| Scimitar | |
| FRACTURED ANATOMY aka BLOOD DEMON | |
| VANCOUVER – ROUND #1 | March 1, 2015 @ Red Room, 398 Richards Street |
| Bushwhacker | |
| Firecult | |
| Opus Arise | |
| Crackwhore | |
| Saints of Death | |
| VANCOUVER – ROUND #2 | March 8, 2015 @ Red Room, 398 Richards Street |
| Oxen | |
| The Messiah Complex | |
| My Own Chaos | |
| Unbeheld | |
| Precious Dudes | |
| VANCOUVER – ROUND #3 | March 15, 2015 @ Red Room, 398 Richards Street |
| Lung Flower | |
| Brimstone | |
| Kymatica | |
| Harvest The Infection | |
| Resurgence | |
| VANCOUVER – ROUND #4 | March 22, 2015 @ Red Room, 398 Richards Street |
| King Coyote | |
| Elysium Echoes | |
| SLAGDUSTER | |
| Among The Betrayed | |
| Medevil | |
| VANCOUVER – FINAL | April 10, 2015 @ Rickshaw Theatre, 254 East Hastings |
| TBA | |
| TBA | |
| TBA | |
| TBA | |
| CALGARY – ROUND #1 | January 8, 2015 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW |
| Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/874317915932820/ | |
| Blackest Sin | |
| Burning Effigy | |
| Hellborn Death Engines – WINNER | |
| CALGARY – ROUND #2 | January 9, 2015 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW |
| Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/953971674630140/ | |
| DETHGOD – WINNER | |
| Skymir | |
| Statue of Demur Official | |
| Train Bigger Monkeys | |
| CALGARY – ROUND #3 | February 5, 2015 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW |
| Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/781036221988195/ | |
| After The Prophet | |
| Netheriel | |
| SENTIENT | |
| Shark Infested Daughters | |
| CALGARY – ROUND #4 | February 26, 2015 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW |
| Accalia | |
| AfterEarth | |
| Black Pestilence | |
| Naraka | |
| CALGARY – FINAL | March 6, 2015 @ Dicken’s Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW |
| Hellborn Death Engines | |
| Dethgod | |
| TBA | |
| TBA | |
| EDMONTON – ROUND # 1 | March 5, 2015 @ The Pawn Shop, 10551 82 Avenue Northwest |
| Dahlmers Realm | |
| Windy City Slaughter | |
| Silent Line | |
| Elnora | |
| EDMONTON – ROUND #2 | March 12, 2015 @ The Pawn Shop, 10551 82 Avenue Northwest |
| With Malice | |
| Redskull Ritual | |
| Arrival of Autumn | |
| Tides of Kharon | |
| EDMONTON – ROUND #3 | March 19, 2015 @ The Pawn Shop, 10551 82 Avenue Northwest |
| Valyria | |
| Cat The Adversary | |
| Dieuponaday | |
| Bleed | |
| EDMONTON – ROUND #4 | March 26, 2015 @ The Pawn Shop, 10551 82 Avenue Northwest |
| Sleeping In Traffic | |
| Fear The Living | |
| Black XIII | |
| Our Darkest Moments | |
| EDMONTON – FINAL | DATE & VENUE TBA |
| ALBERTA FINAL | DATE & VENUE TBA |
| (CALGARY vs. EDMONTON) | |
| WINNIPEG – ROUND #1 | January 16, 2015 @ The Zoo, 160 Osborne Street |
| Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/668471903263952/ | |
| Endless Chaos | |
| Entity | |
| Noire | |
| Ossific | |
| The Void. | |
| WINNIPEG – ROUND #2 | January 17, 2015 @ The Zoo, 160 Osborne Street |
| Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1054276131266252/ | |
| Pentapuss | |
| Speed Demon Thrash | |
| Spill The Blood | |
| Tyrants Demise | |
| Vathek | |
| SASKATOON | January 16, 2015 @ Rock Bottom, 834 Broadway Avenue |
| Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/616070955184980/ | |
| Altars of Grief | |
| Baël | |
| Harmful Effects | |
| Maelstrom Vale | |
| REGINA – PRAIRIE FINAL | February 20, 2015 @ The Exchange |
| (WINNIPEG vs. SASKATOON) | TBA |
| TBA | |
| TBA | |
| TBA | |
| TORONTO – ROUND #1 | March 6, 2015 @ Bovine Sex Club, 542 Queen Street West |
| Answer With Metal | |
| Hallows Die | |
| Plethora | |
| Tsargrad | |
| Vesperia | |
| TORONTO – ROUND #2 | March 13, 2015 @ Hard Luck, 772 Dundas Street West |
| Adrian Pain & The Dead Sexy | |
| AxMinister | |
| Caym | |
| Dispersia | |
| Midnight Malice | |
| TORONTO – ROUND #3 | March 20, 2015 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W |
| Ammo | |
| Draft | |
| Droid | |
| Eternal Rising | |
| Phantom | |
| TORONTO – ROUND #4 | March 27, 2015 @ Bovine Sex Club, 542 Queen Street West |
| Apokalyptik Warrior | |
| Black Eve | |
| Call Of The Wild | |
| Olde | |
| Rivers Run Red | |
| TORONTO – ROUND #5 | April 3, 2015 @ Rivoli, 334 Queen St W |
| Ascendia | |
| Black Absinthe | |
| Cadence Calling | |
| Last Of A Dying Breed | |
| Wretchedpain | |
| TORONTO – SEMI-FINAL #1 | April 18, 2015 @ RivolI, 334 Queen St W |
| TBA | |
| TBA | |
| TBA | |
| TBA | |
| TORONTO – SEMI FINAL #2 | April 25, 2015 @ Hard Luck, 772 Dundas Street West |
| TBA | |
| TBA | |
| TBA | |
| TBA | |
| OTTAWA | March 21, 2015 @ Mavericks, 221 Rideau Street |
| Chariots of The Gods | |
| …From the Deep | |
| Deformatory | |
| Endemise | |
| A Scar For The Wicked | |
| Scarecrowz | |
| MONTREAL – ROUND #1 | February 12, 2015 @ Katcombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent |
| Bookakee | |
| Sanguine Glacialis | |
| Eohum | |
| Nothingness Theory | |
| MONTREAL – ROUND # 2 | February 20, 2015 @ Katcombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent |
| Mad Parish | |
| Rusted | |
| Requiomend | |
| Mercury Blast | |
| MONTREAL – ROUND #3 | March 27, 2015 @ Katcombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent |
| Distorthead | |
| Decadawn | |
| Evertrapped | |
| Fayne | |
| MONTREAL – FINAL | April 23, 2015 @ Katcombes, 1635 Boulevard Saint-Laurent |
| (MONTREAL vs. QUEBEC CITY) | TBA |
| TBA | |
| TBA | |
| QUEBEC CITY | April 4, 2015 @ L’Agitee, 251 Rue Dorchester |
| Nordheim | |
| Kaotik | |
| La Corriveau | |
| Sudden Flames | |
| Feels Like Home | |
| Epiphany From The Abyss | |
| NATIONAL FINAL – TORONTO | June 6, 2015 @ Opera House, 735 Queen Street East |
Rules: http://metalbattle.ca/rules.html
Wacken Metal Battle Canada Promo Video: http://youtu.be/gQcxqsxchkQ
Wacken Metal Battle 2014 Canada Finals by Ondeschocs.com: http://youtu.be/RrOGyBtqwaQ
For more info on Metal Battle Canada, please visit these links:
Official Website: http://www.metalbattle.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetalBattleCanada
Twitter: @MetalBattleCAN
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WackenMetalBattleCAN
For more info on Wacken Open Air, please visit http://www.wacken.com
Sponsors:
Rehearsal Factory – http://rehearsalfactory.com
FACTOR – http://www.factor.ca (“We acknowledge the financial support of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters”)
Pearl Drums – http://pearldrum.com
Boonsdale Records – https://www.boonsdalerecords.com
TicketFly – http://www.ticketfly.com
Long & McQuade – http://www.long-mcquade.com
Dungeonworks – https://www.facebook.com/dungeonworksprods
The Invisible Orange – http://www.theinvisibleorange.com
Concertworks – http://www.concertworks.ca
Big Nate Productions – http://www.calgarymetalfest.com
Vertebrae 33 (Design & Illustration) – http://www.vertebrae33.com
Media Sponsors:
Absolute Underground – https://www.facebook.com/groups/10034445807
Asher Media Relations – http://www.ashermediarelations.com
Beatroute Magazine – http://www.beatroute.ca
Bravewords – http://www.bravewords.com
Broken Neck Radio – http://www.BrokenNeckRadio.com
Bucketlist Music Reviews – http://www.bucketlistmusicreviews.com
Canadian Death Metal – http://www.facebook.com/CanadianDeathMetal
Chronic Aggression – http://www.facebook.com/ChronicAggressionRadio
CJLO – http://www.cjlo.com
Crown of Viserys – http://crownofviserys.wordpress.com
Exclaim! – http://www.exclaim.ca
Governor’s Ball – http://www.thegovernorsball.com
Hammer Smashed Radio – http://www.facebook.com/hammersmashedradio
Hellbound – http://www.Hellbound.ca
LiveVan.com – http://www.livevan.com
Loaded Radio – http://www.loadedradio.com
Metal Master Kingdom – http://www.metalmasterkingdom.com
Metal Nation Radio – http://www.metalnationradio.com
Metal-Rules – http://www.metal-rules.com
Ondes Chocs – http://www.facebook.com/OndesChocs
Pure Grain Audio – http://www.puregrainaudio.com
Quebec-Metal – http://www.quebec-metal-archives.blogspot.ca
Scene Magazine – http://www.thescenemagazine.ca
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0 Are you ready for deadline day? @factorcanada
0 Vaskarc – nice to see support from as far as Hungary – Laugh At The Fakes – Dethrone The Crown
0 EPK – Arrival of Autumn – Shadows (2014)
Arrival of Autumn – Shadows (2014)
Contacts: PR Rep – Jon Asher – ashermedia[@]gmail.com
Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia[@]gmail.com
RIYL (Recommended If You Like) = Avenged Sevenfold, Trivium, Lamb Of God, Sylosis
ArrivalofAutumn.com | Facebook | Twitter | Reverbnation | Soundcloud
Youtube | Last.FM | Instagram | Pinterest | Google +
Sales Links: Bandcamp | iTunes | Amazon | CD Baby | Big Cartel
High Res Press Photo | Album Lyrics – Shadows – 2014 | Download Shadows Album Cover
“Shadows” is an album that stands out” – Nataliez World
“If you’re all about Metal, check out Arrival of Autumn. Hailing from Grande Prairie, they have all the double kick pedal you’ll ever need” – Public Records
“Exciting, Bold, catchy as fuck and just plain heavy” – Brutal Reviews
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Bandcamp
ISRC Codes #: CAS471400201 – 07
Track Listing – Shadows
1. DamnedNation (3:08)
2. Selfish Sanity (4:25)
3. Labryinth (4:21)
4. Forget Me Now (3:32)
5. Endless Nights (4:19)
6. Like Fire (3:22)
7. The Court Of Owls (4:10)
8. Shadows (5:01)
9. There’s No Angels Here (3:57)
10. Fall In Ashes (4:28)
Album Length: 40:47
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Arrival Of Autumn
• All songs written by:Arrival Of Autumn
• Produced by: Arrival Of Autumn, Bevin Booth
• Mixed by: Bevin Booth
• Mastered by: Glen Thomas
Album Band Line Up:
Jamison Friesen – Rhythm Guitar/Vocals
Ty Fox – Drums/Backing Vocals
Brendan Anderson – Lead Guitar
Live Band Line Up:
Chris McCrimmon – Bass
Ty Fox – Drums/Backing Vocals
Jamison Friesen – Rhythm Guitar/Vocals
Brendan Anderson – Lead Guitar
Discography:
Shadows: September 2 2014
Endless Nights EP: March 11 2014
L-R: Jamison Friesen – Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar, Brendan Anderson – Lead Guitar, Ty Fox – Drums
Since early 2011, Grand Prairie, AB’s Arrival of Autumn has been shaking up the Canadian prairies with their heavy riffs, hooky vocals and speed demon double kicks. Their versatile headbanging tunes has made them accessible to fans of rock to the most hardcore death metal moshpit.
A band name inspired by Opeth lyric’s (thanks to drummer Ty Fox) and influenced by various genres ranging from melodic death to groove metal to progressive to rock n’ roll, AOA’s catalogue has grown rapidly with two self-releases in 2014. First it was their debut EP ‘Endless Nights’ in March followed by their ten track full length ‘Shadows’ in September.
“We are just trying to make a record that’s a little different than what’s going on at the moment. It’s no secret there is an abundance of the exact same thing floating around and we would never add to that. We wanted to give them something exciting and different to listen to. The good thing about our album is you can take any 3 songs put them together and it’s great. Our CD doesn’t rely on having only a few good songs. Every song has the potential to be a single. It can be received any way and people will get what AOA is all about.” comments AOA vocalist Ty Fox.
Touching on personal issues to triumphing demons as a band, ‘Shadows’ with a dash of dark lyrics and tracks such as The Court Of Owls to There’s No Angels Here to the infectious chorus of Like Fire demonstrates AOA are not just evolving, but are a live force raging to be discovered by the masses.
Corporate sponsors / artist endorsements:
Greiner Kilmer Drums
0 NEWS: Decibel Mag Premiere ARBITRATOR’s New Track ‘They Will Worship This Fire of Agony’; New Album ‘Indoctrination of Sacrilege’ Due Out Feb 13th
For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact
Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com
Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com
#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – January 15, 2015
ALBUM PROMO CAN BE REQUESTED HERE
RIYL = Bloodbath, Aeon, Behemoth, Vader, Septic Flesh, Gorefest, Dismember, The Project Hate
Arbitratorofficial.net | Facebook | Reverbnation | Soundcloud | Youtube | Bandcamp | Download Press Photo
Decibel Mag Premiere ARBITRATOR’s New Track ‘They Will Worship This Fire of Agony’
New Album ‘Indoctrination of Sacrilege’ Due Out Feb 13th
Robert Kukla – Photo Credit Paul Keely
DECIBEL MAG – SONG PREMIERE – THEY WILL WORSHIP THIS FIRE OF AGONY – http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/calgarys-arbitrator-featuring-drummer-dirk-verbeuren-they-would-like-you-to-know/
FREE DOWNLOAD – For That Which May Appease Lions – http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/arbitrator-for-that-which-may-appease-lions-exclusive-free-song-download
Video – Arbitrator – Dirk Verbeuren EZdrummer 2 playthrough – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfJMUOLlR90
Decibel Magazine has teamed up with ARBITRATOR to premiere their latest track‘They Will Worship This Fire of Agony’, which is off the band’s upcoming debut album ‘Indoctrination of Sacrilege’ due out on February 13th.
“Those that hunger for massive, anthemic-like death metal of the blasphemous variety will be pleased to find indulgence within ‘They Will Worship This Fire of Agony’. Grand orchestras compliment an onslaught of pummeling rhythms with distorted guitars, and unearthly vocals chime in the grand apocalypse in this electronically infused opus. This was the obvious ‘album-opener’ choice, as I felt it gave listeners a well-balanced introduction into the Arbitrator sound.” comments band founder Robert Kukla.
To listen to the track, please visit the following link here.
The album is produced by Sacha Laskow (ex-Divinity, Every Hour Kills) plus mastered byJens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy) along with album artwork done by Colin Marks (Exodus, Scar Symmetry, Jeff Loomis). ARBITRATOR is a project that began in late 2010 as the brainchild of Robert Kukla and officially debut in 2011 with the release “The Consummate Ascendancy” with former drummer Corey Chernesky. The new arsenal of ARBITRATOR features Robert Kukla on rhythm guitar, bass and vocals with drummer Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork, ex-Devin Townsend Project, ex-Aborted), Myles Malloy on lead guitar and Connor ORT Linning for programming.
Track Listing: Arbitrator – Indoctrination of Sacrilege
1. They Will Worship This Fire of Agony (6:41)
2. Stillborn Bastard of The Nazarene (6:50)
3. For That Which May Appease Lions (6:56)
4. Serpent of The Styx (8:41)
5. Profaned and Perfected (7:30)
6. The Burning Sands of His Kingdom (instrumental) (3:14)
Album Length: 39:54
For more info, please visit www.arbitratorofficial.net
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“”The consummate ascendancy” is a fucken impressive first step and I wish the guy all the fucken best with his future endeavors. The talent is there, and obviously – so is the will.” – Global Domination
“…it quickly becomes clear that Arbitrator is more than just another death metal band. These guys are not afraid to put some experiments into their music and they still know via these two long, rather unusual songs how to make a decent impression.” – Lords of Metal
“Honestly, I’d love to hear more of this, so let’s hope Arbitrator can latch onto a label, fill out their line-up, and get working on a full-length follow-up to this very promising debut EP.” – Sea of Tranquility
Sponsors / artist endorsements:
Toontrack, Tama Drums, Meinl Cymbals, Evans Drumheads (Dirk Verbeuren)
