
Matthias Landes
ReVamp, Dark Fortress
Profile
With MEINL since:
2012
Birthday:
September 20, 1982
Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
Place of birth:
Regensburg/Germany
Currently living in:
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Drumming since:
1995
Not counting on drums what do you do for fun:
Movies, books... Art in general... Cooking and eating, haha
Favorite Food:
Sushi / Indian food / Mexican mole negro / chocolate in any form
Favorite Drink:
Fresh orange juice / white russian
Teacher:
Hans Eijkenaar, Juan van Emmerloot, Scotty Gottwald
Highlight of your career so far:
Playing mainstage @ Graspop in 2010 was probably the biggest gig so far, and playing with the Dutch Metropole Orkest was a dream come true. But it's hard to single out events, i love it all...
Drumming strengths:
Tough one... Versatility maybe, and not being afraid of trying out something new
Drumming means to me:
A refuge, lots of fun, and a way to earn a living doing what i love
Advice for up and coming drummers:
Practice, set realistic goals and stay focused, Also, drop your ego. Personality is just as important as your playing...
How would you describe yourself:
Quiet, relaxed, thoughtful, funny, loyal. Appreciating little things...