GROM is well respected drummer in the international scene.
He began playing drums at the age of 12 and immediately started studying with important names in the European and American scene. Born in Italy but of American upbringing, he has attended the CPM music academy in Milan, Italy and is a graduate of Musician's Institute in Hollywood, CA. With roots that dwell into rock, his specialties span across a wide spectrum of genres, including all forms of rock, metal, pop, jazz, blues and latin.
He has recently relocated to Los Angeles after having successfully carried through a 10 year career as a highly hired session drummer in the Italian and European rock, pop and metal scene. He has toured internationally, recorded over 20 sessions and released over 13 albums with signed bands he has been part of as a member, or as a hired studio drummer. He was the rhythmic driving force behind metal blade records band Ancient, as well as Hortus Animae (Sleaszy Rider / EMI), Psychorder, Doomsword (Dragonheart / SPV), Hate Profile (Cruz Del Sur recs.), Opposite Sides, K-Again, and The 'K', with which he toured and recorded.
In 2007, following the recognition of his musical achievements, he was awarded by the U.S. government with the rare 'Extraordinary abilities artist' green card, making him a permanent American resident.
Through the years he has received a huge amount of press coverage and feedback, including prime interviews in top European drum magazines and rock/metal magazines with the bands he collaborated with. Quoted numerous times as a strong working drummer, he now teaches privately and online, writes for various magazines and continues his active freelance drummer work from his North Hollywood home-base.
He is currently writing an educational book and has participated in numerous video clips. A rock solid and versatile drummer, his latest recordings include LAST EXIT, solo guitarist MIKE SHOUSE and CLM management singer-songwriter JOHN PAUL as well as scoring for various indie short movies. He teaches in and around L.A. in various schools amongst which Dave Janssen's school of music and takelessons.com. Drummer for numerous casual and top-40 acts in southern California, he has currently joined award winning rock violin player Antonio Pontarelli (www.antoniomusic.com) and is also the official drummer for Kevin Patrick (Blondie) produced Hollywood rock singer Jennifer Rose (www.jenniferrocksthemic.com).
You can read more, hear and see more about GROM on his official
websites :
WWW.GROMDRUMS.COM
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/GROMDRUMS
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/OURLASTEXIT
Kenny Aronoff, Jeff Porcaro, John Bonham, Phil Collins, Danny Carey, Neil Peart, Sergio Pescara, John Macaluso, Dave Lombardo. - Bands: Iron Maiden, Warlord, Fates Warning, Dream Theater, Judas Priest, Van Halen, Tool
GROM -
Musician's Institute Promotional interview, 2008
POWERS THAT BE - 'Collide' promo clip
NOOSE
(A Perfect Circle, audition '07)
JOHN PAUL BAND - 'Requiem' Video clip, 2007
ANCIENT -
'Night Visit' Videoclip, 2004
The 'K' - The Winner Loser, Videoclip 2002
Live
solo (The Gig - Hollywood, CA)
Live
solo (Musician's Institute - Hollywood, CA)
Powers
That Be - Kether (Live, The Whiskey a Go Go, Los Angeles CA, 2007)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK : "We all deceive ourselves most times, refusing to look at the darkness inside. Examine your soul and you will see, that you're not the one that you wanted to be."
Hey!
Welcome to my official MYSPACE page. I am a pro drummer currently residing in Los
Angeles, U.S.A. Be sure to check out my official web-site (www.gromdrums.com)
and drop me a line for anything ! To hear more samples of my recordings, please use the ipod below.
IF YOU want to read my official Bio, click the
banner below. I am available for session studio / live work and possess my own fully equipped recording studio for tracking drums. Please don't hesitate to contact me !
Rock 'n' roll !
Discography:
ANCIENT
– ‘Proxima Centauri’ (2001, Metal Blade Records)
ANCIENT – ‘Proxima Centauri’ (2001, Metal Blade
Records)
ANCIENT – ‘Night Visit’ (2004, Metal Blade Records)
ANCIENT – ‘God Loves The Dead’ MCD (2000, Metal Blade
Records)
ANCIENT – ‘God Loves The Dead’ PIC LP (2000, Sacred
Metal Productions / Conquest Records)
Thanks for being our friend! Hope you dig the tunes! Please leave us a comment and let us know what you think =) Also wanted to invite you to our next gig 10/16/09 @ TRiP! We'll be giving away free merch at the show and playing NEW MUSIC for all our friends - only $6 w/our flyer. Go to http://...com/krlp4u for more details! Looking forward to rockin' the house with you! Peace, love and rock n' roll, Lights on Fire
Abbiamo da poco caricato sul profilo alcuni pezzi tratti dal nostro debut album "Transmutate" (in vendita quì), ci farebbe molto piacere se passassi a farci visita e se lasciassi un commento!
Ciao Diego, tutto bene?Stò ascoltando l'ultimo lavoro che hai registrato cn gli Hortus Animae, album a parer mio molto bello nonchè le tue parti di batteria!Non mi stufano mai e si inseriscono molto bene nel contesto musicale, complimenti d'avvero!!
I wanted to thank you for your support and let you know that my new album "Seven" is available for pre-order at http://www.siavashseven.com. I also have new song samples up on my myspace page.
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