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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.
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