Ray Hearne is the driving force behind UK prog rock/metal powerhouse Haken. Since co-forming the band in his teens, Haken has been met with huge success worldwide, blending traditional progressive rock sounds from the 70s and 80s with modern metal, jazz fusion, symphonic and electronic music.
Born and raised outside Glasgow, Scotland, Ali first picked up the sticks at age 13 and received his first drum kit soon after. Listening to bands like Pantera, Tool and Lamb Of God, he immediately began developing his own voice behind the kit.
Lina Anderberg’s story is one of unexpected turns and steadfast determination. Born in a small town in Sweden, Lina had no musical background and discovered her passion for the drums almost by accident. This fortuitous encounter led her to dedicate her life to music, a decision that has shaped her entire career. After honing her skills at one of Sweden’s top music schools, graduating in 2016, Lina quickly made a name for herself in the music industry. She has worked with a variety of artists, playing for thousands of people and performing on live TV, where she reached millions of viewers.
Jay Postones has carved a niche within the world of progressive metal with his exceptional skills and distinctive style. Since the age of 12, Jay has been on a journey that would see him become the rhythmic backbone of the influential band TesseracT.
Considered the best Brazilian heavy metal drummer of the last nineteen years by drumming magazines and sites, Aquiles Priester has made a name for himself among drummers both locally and worldwide. He has collected awards and achievements throughout his career and has made his home country of Brazil proud.
Kenny Aronoff is one of the world’s most influential and in demand session and live drummers. Rolling Stone Magazine, in fact, cited him as one of the “100 Greatest Drummers of All Time” and Modern Drummer named him #1 Pop/Rock Drummer and #1 Studio Drummer for five consecutive years.
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