2006-12-07T10:39:00.000-08:00

Ghandi R started playing drums and percussions at the age of 15 in a DIY drum kit , his love for drumming started when he first heard the amazing drum sound of Lars Ulrich in the black album , at the age of 18 he finally bought his first drum kit , and was practicing in the attic to jimi Hendrix , Led Zeppelin and metallica's songs, known for his natural bass drum speed technique even at that young age.
He formed his first band : Dehliz, and composed 2 of the 4 demo songs along with bassist Zoubir S, he was the first to incorporate Latin percussions and jazzhi-hat techniques to death metal, the result was bizarre and fresh at the same time, Dehliz songs were a mix of Death metal , Jazz & Latin percussions.
In the Macra Heavy metal days, he mastered the double bass drum , by adding a new drum kit to his old kit and making a 8 pieces kit, he was the first in 1999 to play a double bass drum kit on stage in Annaba, He moved to the SF bay area and still practicing and searching for more challenges , he attended the Berkeley jazz school and jammed with several musicians in the Bay area.
His favorite drummers are : John Bonham ,Mitch Mitchell, Max Roach, Neil Peart , Dave Lombardo, Mike mangini, Lars ulrich.
Ghandi's Gear : Ghandi endorse Tama Drums & hardware exclusively, as well as Zildjian & Paiste Cymbals.

DRUMS:

Tama Royal star in brushed metallic Finish:
2 X 22" x 18" Bass Drum;
14" x 6 1/2" maple Ludwig Snare ( Live );
14" x 5 1/2" maple Gretsh Snare ( Studio & rehearsal ) ;
8" x 8" Mounted Tom;
10" x 10" Mounted Tom;
12" x 12" Mounted Tom,
12" x 13" Floor Tom;
16" x 16" Floor Tom

CYMBALS:

6" Zildjian thin splash ;
8" Zildjian thin splash,
12" Z Custom Splash;
16" A Zildjian Medium Crash;
14" Z Custom Dyno Beat Hi-Hats;
13" Paiste signature Hi-Hats ,
18" A Zildjian Medium Crash;
18" China Trash;
19" A Zildjian Medium Crash;
20" Zildjian K signature Ride;
20" Paiste signature China .

HARDWARE: Tama, Tama Iron Cobra Pedals Powerglide HP900P X 2 .

HEADS: Remo emperor X, Pinstripe (live), powerstroke 3 &4 (studio) , powersonic (live)

STICKS: Ahead Maxum

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