Mario Santillan--Owner/Director of Operations and Artist Relations/
Toby Semain--Owner/Director of Production and Design>>>>>
THRUST FAMILY......
Peter Antunes --- Studio/ Macy Gray ****
Ro Batras --- PDP ****
Ray Blanco ---The Bangkok Five ****
Victoria Cecilia --- Gliss ****
Ryan Brown--Independent/Studio ****
Joey Dakota--Calavera ****
Mando Del Rio --- The Adolescents****
Anthony Drinkwater --- The Rocketz****
Enrico Garcia--The Bellhops****
Andy Granelli--Darker My Love ****
Martin Klingman---Gliss ****
Keith Larsen --- Oedipus ****
Ricky Lobo--- Gambler's Mark ****
Scott Lorenzini--Independent ****
Andrew Martinez--The Nekromantix ****
Rick Randow--ADHD****
David Reiss--Gliss ****
Jared Summerall--The New Hotness****
Brent Turner--Irving ****
A snap on the snare reverberates, a roll on the toms thunders heralding the emergence of Thrust Drums, a company that specializes in custom designed and crafted drum kits for the experienced rock drummer. These classic drums emphasize function over flash, focusing on creating a massive sound with a streamlined design. The workmanship is apparent in the look, feel, and sound of the drums. These are kits that shout for attention, not because of gilded designs or gimmicky features, but because of the ear-splitting, no frills thump that is indicative of the classic hard rock drummer.
Thrust Drums is a company with a definitive and unique vision that offers the highest quality product with all the extras of a custom design. This includes hand selected wood, artistically cut bearing edges, and personally wrapped, sealed, and finished drums. In addition, Thrust uses stainless steel aircraft quality fasteners minimizing vibrations and adding aesthetic appeal. The two founders, Mario Santillan and Toby Semain, both veteran drummers of the Los Angeles area, grasped the opportunity to fill a noticeable void in the drum manufacturing industry. Each project undertaken by Thrust Drums, whether a set made for an internationally recognized touring drummer or a garage band on the rise, is completed with meticulous precision.
One of Thrust's primary goals is to establish and cultivate camaraderie with the customer, something that is sorely missing from larger, standardized, factory-based percussion companies. Having played on drum sets of varying sizes and sounds, Mario and Toby focus on the final assembly of each kit with the intention of finding a balanced and cohesive resonance that thrusts the drummer and the drums into the forefront. Careful consultation with each customer ensures that Thrust Drums will design and make the ideal drums to suit your rock n' roll needs.
Sorry I missed you before splitting Mario. I will visit when I return from Yurp. In about 1 week. On my way to Paris tonight. Rockin the Thrust hat of course.
Okay… so we know you want to get your hands on some Pinup Sticks. ;o) You’ve checked ‘em out on the site but y’ain’t got any cash to pick some up until Christmas. Well… here’s a great solution on how you can get your hands on some sticks: Go to www.MetalMessiahRadio.com and enter to their MonSon Guitar Giveaway. For $1 you have a chance to win that guitar you see above and as a super duper bonus they are giving away one set of Pinup Sticks every two weeks to one lucky winner that signs up to win the guitar. As of right now there are still four giveaways left so you still have time to get in on a spectacular promotion.
Then when you’re done signing up for the contest make sure you check out what’s on the air at Metal Messiah Radio!
Also find PinUp Sticks here:- http://twitter.com/Pinupsticks http://www.facebook.com/pages/PinUp-Sticks/125867077298
Okay… so we know you want to get your hands on some Pinup Sticks. ;o) You’ve checked ‘em out on the site but y’ain’t got any cash to pick some up until Christmas. Well… here’s a great solution on how you can get your hands on some sticks: Go to www.MetalMessiahRadio.com and enter to their MonSon Guitar Giveaway. For $1 you have a chance to win that guitar you see above and as a super duper bonus they are giving away one set of Pinup Sticks every two weeks to one lucky winner that signs up to win the guitar. As of right now there are still four giveaways left so you still have time to get in on a spectacular promotion.
Then when you’re done signing up for the contest make sure you check out what’s on the air at Metal Messiah Radio!
Also find PinUp Sticks here:- http://twitter.com/Pinupsticks http://www.facebook.com/pages/PinUp-Sticks/125867077298
Yo my friends! Broke my phone, lost my numbers. Was off for a few months. Back in gig-ville. And back to Europe again in December, already. Will see you soon Mario my brother.
we think we are lucky to live these lives we lead. to be a part of the cultural, political and scientific conversation of our time, while able to work one's way through life basically supporting oneself through their art. amazing! frustrating sometimes? yes. unfair sometimes...what isn't? know we are blessed. that is why it is imperative that we speak up. it is our responsibility for being so blessed. - dj monkey
Our 3 song demo is now available for FREE download. Follow the like at the bottom of our band bio to our last.fm artist profile. You will find the 3 tracks there.
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I'm proud to give you "Heavy In The Beats Vol. 1 - A Different Drum", the first installment in my FREE mixtape series dedicated to drums and percussion. "Volume 1" focuses on the avant garde side of the instrument, and features pieces from Billy Martin (of Medeski Martin & Wood), myself, and others!
(YOU HAVE TO COPY AND PASTE THE LINK on myspace for some reason) www.megaupload.com/?d=AGH33YP5
Week 5 in Europe, then I am home this Sunday afternoon. I miss my drum set sooooo much! Just not playing any rental or back line gear out here, that is up to par with THRUST! I feel like I'm being forced to cheat with the ugliest looking and sounding whores in Europe. But you will always be my true luv my lil Thruster. C ya in a week.
Hey hey my brothers. So I have figured out how we will get a Thrust kit to Europe. Let's talk when I get home. Over half way through the tour. Down to last two weeks. Tonight, France once more, tomorrow the UK for a week. C U guys soon.
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