John Sankey (drummer)
| John Sankey | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Gerard Sankey |
| Born | July 21 |
| Origin | Australia |
| Genres | Technical death metal, industrial metal, metalcore |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Associated acts | Devolved, Fear Factory, Divine Heresy, Devil You Know, Throne of Ashes |
| Notable instruments | |
| Tama Drums | |
John Gerard Sankey (born July 21) is an Australian heavy metal drummer, best known as the drummer for Devolved. He has also worked with numerous other bands including Divine Heresy and Fear Factory.
Career
Sankey has been working with Howard Jones (ex-Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed) and Francesco Artusato (All Shall Perish) in a new band, Devil You Know.[1][2]
In December 2015, John started a 'replacement' festival to the deminished Soundwave Festival, called Legion Music Fest. The first ever crowd-funded festival in Australia's history. It never made its pledge goal limit in time, but plans and pledges for a 2017 festival to go ahead, are currently in the works.
Personal Life
Sankey currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
References
- ↑ "Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer's DEVIL YOU KNOW Preparing To Record Debut Album - June 1, 2013". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ↑ "Former Killswitch Engage Singer Howard Jones Working On New Project?". 2012-08-03. Retrieved 2012-03-20.
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