About Sinister Drums
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
I’m a 13-year-old drummer, and I’ve been obsessed with rhythm since I could walk. My passion for drumming started when I was just 3 years old. Back then, my favorite “drum kit” was actually my mom’s kitchen cabinet. I’d empty it out, line up all the Tupperware containers, grab a pair of wooden spoons, and just start jamming. It probably drove everyone crazy—but I couldn’t help it. I just had to drum.
Right before I turned 4, I started professional drum lessons. I’ve been studying ever since, constantly trying to push myself and improve. Over the years, I’ve learned everything from basic grooves to complex fills and double bass techniques. I love exploring different genres, but my heart lives in rock and metal.
Some of my biggest influences are legendary drummers like John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Joey Jordison (Slipknot), Dave Lombardo (Slayer), and Andy Galeon (Death Angel). Their styles, energy, and creativity have shaped how I approach the drums—not just technically, but emotionally. They taught me that drumming is more than just keeping time; it’s about telling a story through rhythm.
Right now, I’m lucky enough to be taking lessons from Andy Galeon himself, which is insane! Learning directly from someone I’ve looked up to for years is helping me grow in ways I never imagined. He challenges me to think outside the box, dig deeper into my technique, and bring everything I’ve got to every beat.
When I’m not drumming, I love listening to new bands, messing around with different sounds, and working on my own riffs and fills. Drumming is more than just a hobby—it’s part of who I am. I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me next.
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF JOEY JORDISON. JOEY IS ONE OF MY TRUE INSPIRATIONS AND MY PLAYING IS A DIRECT REFLECTION OF HIS MEMORY.
"When you have the power of music within your soul and your heart, nothing can stop you," and "You can't give up in life,"
Joey Jordison
1975-2021
Sinister drums uses
PEARL DRUMS
GIBRALTAR HARDWARE
ZILDJIAN CYMBALS
I have a Joey Jordison limited edition Pearl drum kit with added 8" rack tom and 3 roto toms. I also use P3000D Demon direct drive pedals super tuned by my in house drum tech (dad).
ZILDJIAN CYMBALS
GIBRALTAR HARDWARE
ZILDJIAN CYMBALS
I use Zildjian K, I , ZBT and S cymbals. I'm very particular about my sound and choose every cymbal individually based on the type of music I'm playing.
GIBRALTAR HARDWARE
GIBRALTAR HARDWARE
GIBRALTAR HARDWARE
Gibraltar makes the BEST drum racks and hardware. Super rock solid, heavy duty and has never let me down.
EVANS DRUM HEADS
EVANS DRUM HEADS
GIBRALTAR HARDWARE
All my drum kits use Evans G2 heads. These heads work the best for my playing styles and give me the tones I want with my tunings.
AHEAD STICKS
EVANS DRUM HEADS
AHEAD STICKS
I feel like I have played so many different stick brands until I got my first set of AHEAD JJ1 Speed Metal sticks. The AHEAD sticks give me an edge in speed and accuracy over conventional wood sticks.
MOONGELS
EVANS DRUM HEADS
AHEAD STICKS
Moongels are the best way to fine tune the sounds of my drums. Once I found these, my ideal snare sound was achieved.