I have been playing drums for about 11 yrs, and am entirely self-taught. I have a mix-and-match kit that is constantly changing, but usually consists of a Pearl Export 18x22 kick, Ludwig 8", 10", 12", and 14" dia toms, with an old-school Maxwin (by Pearl) 16" floor tom. I am only picky about 1 thing on the set - my cymbals. I use Zildjian Titanium series only - 14" rock High-Hats, 16" and 18" medium-thin crashes, 20" rock ride, 18" China, and two 10" splashes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The first two songs above ("Casting Spells" and "Sell Sell Sell") are with my band, Mercury Crossing. We play pretty often around Milwaukee, you can see our upcoming shows and listen to a few more songs here: http://www.myspace.com/mercurycrossing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Song #2" was made up and recorded on-the-spot this past summer with my good friend John. He is the guitarist on that track, but also plays drums with the group Solace (http://www.myspace.com/solaceforthemasses) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The last song up there ("1N7R0") was a jam with my brother we recorded about 3 years ago in a basement... hence the crappy sound quality... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All of Mercury Crossing's recordings were done at 'Studio Z' in Milwaukee. The owner - Brad Zwieg - mixed and mastered the whole disc, and as you can tell, did a phenomenal job!