Jump to content

Ryan Alexander Bloom

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Iridescent (talk | contribs) at 14:36, 21 November 2016 (→Career: Typo fixing, typo(s) fixed: June of 2014 → June 2014 using AWB). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Ryan Alexander Bloom
Born (1985-06-02) June 2, 1985 (age 39)
Maryland, United States
GenresHeavy metal, Thrash Metal, Death Metal, Swedish death metal, Death 'n' Roll, Punk, Grunge, Singer-songwriter, Rock
Occupation(s)Musician, music teacher, author
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
Years active2005–present
LabelsRedefining Darkness, Candlelight
Website[1]

Ryan Alexander Bloom is an American drummer, author, and private teacher. He is known for being a former member of the Colorado based thrash metal band Havok,[1] current member of death metal band Bloodstrike, [2] and the author of the Double Bass Drumming Explained series.[3][4][5]

Career

Ryan joined the band Havok in 2007 and shortly afterward the band got an offer from famed metal label Candlelight Records with whom they ultimately signed a record deal.[6] Ryan contributed drum tracks and lyrics to Havok's 2009 debut album Burn,[7] and appeared in the music video for the song "Morbid Symmetry".[8] Ryan left Havok just before the official release of Burn.[9]

In 2010 Ryan briefly joined up with Five Iron Frenzy guitarist Micah Ortega to form a death metal band called Mordheim[10] which recorded a short demo called Brutal Demonstrations before disbanding.[11] In 2011 Ryan was hired to record percussion on Amara Grace's album Can't Keep A Sunrise Down.[12][13] In 2012 he was contacted by Rob Hubbard of Synthetic Minister[14] to record drums for a side project grunge/punk band called Amish Warfare. The resulting EP was titled Immaculate Misconception.[15][16]

In 2013, Ryan began working with Mackenzie Gault,[17] of the platinum selling Denver band Flobots, teaching drums at her music school, Denver Music Tree.[18] In June 2014, Ryan's website announced[19] that he had joined the swedish death metal band Bloodstrike[20] and had recorded a demo called Necrobirth. Bloodstrike features experienced band members including former members of Mausoleum Records artist Silencer and Root of All Evil Records artist Somnus.[21] Also in 2014, Ryan began teaching at the Aurora, CO branch of the School of Rock, a chain of rock-oriented music schools.[22] In the late summer of 2015, Ryan's band Bloodstrike announced that they had signed with Redefining Darkness Records [23] and would be releasing the full-length album, In Death We Rot on September 25th.[24][25]

As an instructional author, Ryan has published 3 books on bass drum technique. The first was Double Bass Drumming Explained: A Comprehensive Reference on the Art and Science of Double Bass, [26] in 2012, which discusses double bass drum technique, style, and theory.[27] The book draws on Ryan's own critically acclaimed[28][29][30] drumming techniques and his teaching experience.[31]Ryan published his second book,[32] Double Bass Drumming Explained Part 2: The Workbook in 2013. Where the first book was mostly text, this sequel is a traditional instructional method consisting of mainly beats and notated exercises for practice.

In 2016, Ryan published a combined and revised edition of his books called The Complete Double Bass Drumming Explained. [33] This edition fixed minor errors and added new topics, notably a section on cam shape, while condensing the previous two books into a single volume.

Education

Ryan holds a BA in Music from the University of Colorado at Boulder (2007)[34][35]

Discography

  • 2005 – Errant – Perfect Secret (demo)
  • 2009 – Havok – Burn (LP)
  • 2010 – Mordheim – Brutal Demonstrations (demo)
  • 2011 – Amara Grace – Can't Keep A Sunrise Down (LP)
  • 2012 – Amish Warfare – Immaculate Misconception (EP)
  • 2014 - Bloodstrike - Necrobirth (demo)
  • 2015 - Bloodstrike - In Death We Rot (LP)

Bibliography

  • 2012 – Double Bass Drumming Explained: A Comprehensive Reference on the Art and Science of Double Bass
  • 2013 – Double Bass Drumming Explained Part 2: The Workbook
  • 2016 – The Complete Double Bass Drumming Explained- The Reference and The Workbook, Revised, Expanded & Updated

References

  1. ^ "Burn - Havok - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  2. ^ http://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Ryan_Bloom/150699
  3. ^ Bloom, Ryan Alexander. Double Bass Drumming Explained: A Comprehensive Reference on the Art and Science of Double Bass. Washington: 2012. ebook.
  4. ^ "Double Bass Drumming Explained: A Comprehensive Reference on the Art and Science of Double Bass - Kindle edition by Ryan Bloom. Arts & Photography Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  5. ^ Bloom, Ryan Alexander. Double Bass Drumming Explained Part 2: The Workbook. Colorado: 2013. ebook.
  6. ^ "Havok Signs With Candlelight Records - Blabbermouth.net". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  7. ^ Havok. Burn. Candlelight, 2009. CD. CANDLE270CD UK and CDL0449CD USA.
  8. ^ "Havok: 'Morbid Symmetry' Video Available - Blabbermouth.net". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  9. ^ "METALLIAN - Havok". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  10. ^ https://www.myspace.com/mordheimmetal
  11. ^ "Ryan's Recordings and Discography". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  12. ^ http://amaragracemusic.net/discography.html
  13. ^ "Ryan's Recordings and Discography". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  14. ^ CBC Music. "CBC Music - Free Streaming Radio, Videos, Songs, Concerts & Playlists". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  15. ^ "Amish Warfare". Amish Warfare. May 8, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  16. ^ "Experienced Professional Drum Teacher with Degree - Music Teacher CV Resumes Englewood CO". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  17. ^ "Drum Lessons From Ryan Bloom - Ryan Bloom - Drum Instructor - Denver, CO". Thumbtack. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  18. ^ "Oneida Business Park - Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. (GPHC), est. 1961". Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. (GPHC), est. 1961. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  19. ^ "Ryan Alexander Bloom". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  20. ^ "Bloodstrike - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  21. ^ "Bloodstrike - Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  22. ^ "Ryan Bloom - School of Rock Aurora". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  23. ^ http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=dd1a1c4ed672982dc8e2c9832&id=634ddbc690
  24. ^ http://www.deathmetal.org/news/bloodstrike-to-release-debut-in-death-we-rot/
  25. ^ http://www.colomusicbuzz.com/bloodstrike-in-death-we-rot/
  26. ^ "WebVoyage Record View 1". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  27. ^ http://prodrumblog.com/content/double-bass-drumming-explained-concepts-and-methods-double-bass-junkies
  28. ^ http://www.burnyourears.de/artikel-menue/cd-reviews-menue/7056-havok-burn.html
  29. ^ "Burn - Review by hells_unicorn - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  30. ^ "HAVOK - Burn (Candelight/Season Of Mist) note : 12/20 - Chronique du disque sur VS-webzine.com - Premier sur le METAL". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  31. ^ "Ryan's Lessons". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  32. ^ "Double Bass Drumming Explained Part 2: The Workbook - Kindle edition by Ryan Bloom. Arts & Photography Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com". Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  33. ^ https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Double-Bass-Drumming-Explained/dp/1522961445/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468614476&sr=8-1&keywords=Double+bass+drumming+explained
  34. ^ "Double Bass Drumming Explained: A Comprehensive Reference on the Art and Science of Double Bass - Coloradan Magazine". Coloradan Magazine. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  35. ^ http://www.bloomdrums.com/bio.html
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ryan_Alexander_Bloom&oldid=750732123"