05/05/05

CHRIS PENNIE ON MAPEX DRUMS

The powerful punch of Mapex Drum!
Starting at the end of February, Dillinger Escape Plan began touring New Zealand, Australian, Asian and Europe, with more than 35 concerts scheduled. Dillinger Escape Plan has earned a reputation for being a front runner in metal musical with their near-maddening technical complexity and innovative incorporation of Jazz, electronic, Latin and many other styles into their music. Chris Pennie, the soul of the band, relies on Mapex drums to provide an important emotional component to their music. When vocalist Greg Puciato howls, Chris uses the powerful punch of Mapex drums to magnify the industrial style and get the audience in the same state of mind with the musicians on stage. That’s just one technique in Chris’ versatile bag of drumming tricks.

The Mapex Team would like to thank Chris for his innovations in drum grooving and bringing out this unprecedented sound using Mapex drums. If you are a fan of Dillinger Escape Plan then you know that unlike other metal drummers, Chris does not need a forest of cymbals and toms to create the sound he needs – just a 22” kit, 10” and 12” toms and a 14” snare is all he uses to create a range of musical feelings.

The cymbals stands are amazing!
Mapex Artist Relations contact Miles Chen caught up with Chris a few days after his world tour. Chris raved, ”The cymbal stands are amazing! They can handle any playing situation, but also can be configured easily for any situation. It's awesome to just set up and play without getting frustrated at your gear. When I'm playing I want to be the best so I need the best gear. Mapex more than meets those requirements.”

Mapex is proud to provide Chis with gear that helps him feel confident and lets him focus on his playing. Talented drummers like Chris Pennie that provide invaluable feedback, helping Mapex produce state-of-the-art drums and drum equipment.