NAME:
Damian (aka: thunderstick, mr. d, dami, d-dizzle, dangen, drumian and drumagogian) Rijkers

INSTRUMENT:
Drums

INFLUENCES:
Any and all “good” music, sounds of nature, charles’ GP5 drums, boredom, interesting people that I meet on a daily basis and my friends.

A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF:
I started playing drums in 2005 but i always had an interest in music ever since i could remember. I never chose drums, they kinda chose me… i was at a friends place and his brother had a drum kit in his room, which we were’nt allowed to play but nevertheless we snuck in and i had a go and instantly i was sold. Ive had a few lessons with 2 or 3 teachers who helped me get the basics down but other than that I’m self-taught. All my metal chops I got from listening to my favourite metal albums, which also made me realise that I was pretty good at picking stuff up just by listening. I’m still learning everyday and thats the way its gonna be til the end, keep it METAL!!!

HOBBIES:
Reading, excercising (when I feel like it), playing old school games (I Love Nintendo), partying with my friends and telling lame but sometimes funny jokes.

GEAR:
Mapex M Birch drumkit
Remo and Evans skins
Zildjian Cymbals
Zildjian Sticks (Adrian Young Signature Model)
Gibraltar Hardware
Pearl Eliminator Double pedal (chain drive, medium to tight spring tension)

FINISHING NOTES:
“Everything in moderation, including moderation itself” Thomas Lang.