Phil Collins, Terry Bozzio, Stewart Copeland, Mike Portnoy, Trilok Gurtu, Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, IQ, Dream Theater, Kate Bush , The Police, Led Zeppelin, Brand X, Miles Davis, Weather Report etc plus Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) and Sci-Fi (Babylon 5, Star Trek etc)
“Drumming is not mere banging or play. It is our connection to Spandhanam, the Universe’s pulse. drumming is Shakti, it is the the harmony of the Tao, drumming is meditation, drumming is Yoga, drumming is an attitude, it is a way of life!”
Phildas is a drummer/percussionist, disciple of Master Drummer Phil Collins. Originaly from Switzerland but resident in London UK, has played drums since 1990 and has a lot of experience live and studio.
Played with various bands over the years covering most styles. Speciality and preference is for Progressive Rock, Progressive Metal, Rock, quality Pop, and Jazz-Funk-fusion. Odd time signatures a speciality!
Founded Invisible Touch, a well known London based Genesis tribute band in the mid 90's, as well as depping for 2 other Genesis tribs at times.
Phildas was also a Guiness World Of Records holder in 2001 for the longest non stop drumathon, achieved for the UK charity Children In Need, although it has been well beaten by now...Should Phildas try to re-claim it?
Phildas is also an adept of Hindu Martial arts (Kalarippayatt and Shastar Vidiya) as well as Yoga and is a Sannyasin follower of Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism).
Currently playing with FIFTYSIX, THE TELL 2012, THE CRUCIBLE and do deps.
I love Todesbonden, Laurie and all are great people! I'll send you a copy when I can, or if you want the lyrics and artwork, you can get it on Amazon.com. I love seeing your pictures with the new drums!
Oh, we were just coming back from a trip to Florida to visit Shanti's parents. The cold was getting to us, our pipes had frozen and burst, so we said, "Enough! We're outta here!" These days, I'm glued to the computer, trying to book shows for Todesbonden along our trip to Minnesota for the Flight of the Valkyries festival. Take care!
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