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2018 musical summary: breaking out the comfort zone

Posted at January 2, 2019 by chusmaestro in News

I began 2018 with only one operational hand because of an injury that forced me to face the drumkit as an one-armed and left-handed for a couple of months…but always look at the bright side. Just as I recovered, my…

Playing live with Aegri Somnia

Posted at October 27, 2018 by chusmaestro in News ⋅ Shows

This month I begin my collaboration as a live percussionist with Aegri Somnia, a neofolk act from Madrid formed by musicians from As Light Dies and Autumnal which edited their debut album last year. Ad augusta per angusta by Aegri…

More polyrhythms with Meshuggah

Posted at June 8, 2018 by chusmaestro in Videos

New drum cover playing an old groovy Meshuggah song from their 1994 EP “None”. The drum beats have an interesting progressive/fusion approach plus their signature polyrhythms: More videos at Chus Maestro’s youtube channel

Dinodrummer!

Posted at April 29, 2018 by chusmaestro in Videos

Just having fun stuffed inside a dinosaur costume practicing ambidextrousness. John Stanier from Helmet has an unique style and sound which was the reason to play this tune. The main rhythm may seem simple and mechanic but is groovy and…

Percussion performance with Megara

Posted at April 24, 2018 by chusmaestro in Shows ⋅ Videos

Last month I’ve been invited to play with the band Megara in a percussion ensemble during the live premiere of their new album at Teatro Barceló (Madrid). Here are some takes from the rehearsals and the live show (Alice in…

Playing one-handed

Posted at January 6, 2018 by chusmaestro in News ⋅ Videos

A couple of months ago I broke a finger of my right hand and when the doctor wrapped my arm with paster I knew that I won´t be able to play for at least two months… But instead of feeling…

Playing with students

Posted at August 5, 2017 by chusmaestro in News ⋅ Videos

Two recent videos playing along with young and talented students: Alan Cohen (12 years old) fighting a duel in a reggaeton battle, because there comes a time in every drummer’s life when it’s necessary to face up to the reggaeton…

Bloodhunter rehearsal video

Posted at by chusmaestro in News ⋅ Videos

Rehearsal recording with Bloodhunter two years ago for the minitour supporting Nightrage. More videos at Chus Maestro’s youtube channel

April!

Posted at by chusmaestro in News ⋅ Videos

Here is an old recording –and the only existing evidence– of April. This was the very first song ever written by the band back in 1999. We wrote 9 songs and played a couple of gigs between 1999 and 2001….