Derek Kerswill is a drummer who wears many musical hats. And he wears them well. A completely self-taught drummer who first picked up the sticks at the ripe age of 9, Kerswill is a deft, versatile skinsman who can adapt to whatever playing situation he finds himself in, thanks to the passion and intense heat with which he plays. Its as though his love for playing drums courses through his veins and is a vital part of his DNA.
Kerswill has worked with rock and metal bands as easily as he has worked with singer-songwriter types and pop musicians. Next to versatility, groove is the most key element of Kerswills style. Power grooves are his specialty. But Derek Kerswill does it all.
Kerswill currently anchors the kit in the critically lauded Massachusetts band Seemless. He also contributes to the writing of the bands music. Seemless play a current yet classic style of music that can only be described in one word: timeless. While Seemless is Kerswills primary band, hes also a member of Burn Your Wishes, a project featuring Unearths Ken Susi and will be produced by Killswitch Engages Adam Dutkiewicz. In June of 2007, he hopped into the drummer's seat with Massachusetts metalcore vets Unearth and in October of 2008 announced that he had joined the band full time. Unearth's new album, "The March" will see an October 14th release date via Metal Blade Records.
Kerswills studio resume is equally impressive. Hes been called upon for the side projects of several of heavy musics most influential personalities. He worked on Icepick, the side project of Hatebreed singer, and former host of MTV2s Headbangers Ball, Jamey Jasta. Hes also worked on Kingdom Of Sorrow, a hotly anticipated collaboration between Jasta and Crowbar/Down's Kirk Windstein, whose debut record hit Billboard's Top 200 at 131 in February of 2008. He has also worked with Cave Ins Steve Brodsky, on the New Idea Societys album "You Are Awake Or Asleep". Brodsky is considered a musical visionary in some metal and indie rock circles. All these artists recognize the value of working with someone like Kerswill.
Further illustrating his versatility and ability to adapt to any situation hes put in, Kerswill, who is endorsed by Gretsch Drums, Meinl Cymbals, Gibraltar Hardware, XL Specialty Cases, Aquarian Drum Heads and Silverfox Drumsticks, played studio drums on Reborn, an album by glam metal act Stryper. And if any further proof is required, check his chops on the European release of Shadows Falls Fear Will Drag You Down.
Thrash. Pop. Classic rock. Glam metal. Post-hardcore. Indie rock. Studio sessions and live performances. Writing and playing music.... You name it, and Derek Kerswill does it all! If all drummers were this vast in scope and style, it would be a drummers world. Thats what makes Derek Kerswill one of modern rocks most notable up n comers and a model to inspire future drummers of the world.
hey man how goes the Starbucks life without me there I'm sure it's not the same...just wanted to say that i miss you and your annoying drinks...hope to see you soon i guess...have a good time on tour and don't get raped!
Haha aww you know that we're always together...like right now to be honest haha and of course! We'll be waiting for our favorite breakdancer :) you ok? x
that is a bummer yet kinda already knew,finale is always shocking..actually if it wasnt for seemless or you my bum wouldnt be up on myspace in the first place ;P besides brining back my love for the live show,for this i thank you!!wish i could see the final show,be there rocking out all sweaty in sprit!~ much love sweets!!~
hey derek i really really will miss seemless, the records inspired me a lot in everything I do with my drums... I've always wanted to see you in my country (mexico)
thanks derek i really enjoyed the records that remerber me a very good times
yyoo dude ive met you before in san antonio texas, you made it seem like you were just another person there lol now i find out you lay down the drums with unearth hahaha man thats fukin badass dude, keep it cool man an come back to texas soon
i'm thinking back to our vinyl discussion... some day you guys gotta play in columbus and have a break day so i can show you the awesome record store here.
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