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Brad Stansell

Paiste Sponsored Artist

SEASONS drummer Brad Stansell epitomises an honest, Kiwi work ethic when it comes to his drumming approach. Beginning his drumming schooling while still at high school in 1997, Stansell impressed jazz drummer and school drum tutor Walter Muller with an obvious natural talent and a consistently high motivation to learn. Shortly after, Stansell had scrimped and saved enough to buy his first drumkit, a second hand Pro Rock from the local Trade and Exchange paper. Initially influenced by the likes of Nirvana, Blink 182 and Rage Against The Machine, Stansell's developing tastes saw him draw inspiration from the likes of Korn's David Silveria and Tool's Danny Carey; whose technical skillsets and drumming finesse resonated with the young drummer's developing passion for the more progressive elements of heavy metal drumming; a passion which eventually saw Gojira, Meshuggah, Slipknot and Lamb of God become staple inspirations.

Tiki Taane

YAMAHA ENDORSEE

Tiki (of the Ngati Maniapoto tribe of Aotearoa New Zealand) embarked on his solo career in Jan 2007, after eleven years playing to the world primarily as the captivating frontman for successful band Salmonella Dub.

Photo by Simon Godsiff

Gear Used :

Yamaha LLX Hand-Crafted Acoustic Guitar

Hangman

MUSICWORKS MUSIC PARTNER

Formed in 2007, Auckland 4 piece HANGMAN create an energetic and original mix of Rock, Funk, Reggae and Hip Hop. Sonically and stylistically, the band has varied influences such as; Rollins Band, Beastie Boys, Helmet, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Rage Against the Machine to older acts; Public Enemy, Jimi Hendrix, The Wailers, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath.

Releases :

Raw Materials (EP) - August 2007
'Break' (Video) - November 2009
Trade Goods (EP) - September 2009
Bring it Back Remix (Video) - February 2009
'Spinning' (Track) - Included on Titirangi Festival Compilation - March 2009
Black Rock White Funk (EP) - May 2009
'Just Be' (Video) - June 2009

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