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John Sankey (drummer)

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John Sankey
Background information
Birth nameJohn Gerard Sankey
BornJuly 21
OriginAustralia
GenresTechnical death metal, industrial metal, metalcore
InstrumentDrums
Years active1998–present

John Gerard Sankey (born July 21) is an Australian heavy metal drummer, best known as the drummer for Devolved. He has also worked with numerous other bands including Divine Heresy and Fear Factory.

Career

Sankey has been working with Howard Jones (ex-Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed) and Francesco Artusato (All Shall Perish) in a new band, Devil You Know.[1][2]

In December 2015, John started a 'replacement' festival to the deminished Soundwave Festival, called Legion Music Fest. The first ever crowd-funded festival in Australia's history plans to go ahead in January 2017.

Personal Life

Sankey currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

References

  1. ^ "Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer's DEVIL YOU KNOW Preparing To Record Debut Album - June 1, 2013". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
  2. ^ "Former Killswitch Engage Singer Howard Jones Working On New Project?". 2012-08-03. Retrieved 2012-03-20. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help)