Michael Thomas (musician)
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Michael 'Moose' Thomas is the current drummer in the metalcore band Bullet for My Valentine. He is associated with his melodic, fast drumming with double kick. He was born in 1981 on June 4th at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, Wales, UK, making him the youngest member of the band.
[edit] Drumkit
Pearl Masters Maple Series
- 2 x 22x18 Bass drums
- 16” Floor Tom
- 12” Tom
- 13” Tom
- 14x5.5” snare
Hardware
- 5 x B1000 boom stands
- 1 x H2000 Hi-hat
- 1 x S2000 snare stand
- 1 x T800W tom stand
- 2 x P2000C Eliminator pedals
Cymbals Zildjian Cymbals:
- 14IN. A MASTERSOUND HI-HATS
- 17IN. K CHINA
- 16IN. A CUSTOM PROJECTION CRASH
- 18IN. A CUSTOM PROJECTION CRASH
- 20IN. A CUSTOM PROJECTION RIDE
- 6IN.ZIL BELL-SMALL (turned upside down on ride bell)
- 18IN. A CUSTOM PROJECTION CRASH
- 16IN. A CHINA HIGH
[edit] Personal Life
He is currently single and is father of two children. He went to Ogmore School in Mid Glamorgan, Wales.
[edit] Trivia
- His favourite bands are Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and 36 Crazyfists.
- He is the only non-smoker in the band.
- He originally played guitar, having acquired a guitar during christmas, however took up drums around 1994 when he purchased a drum kit from fellow BFMV member Padge.
| Bullet for My Valentine |
| Matthew Tuck | Michael Paget | Jason James | Michael Thomas |
| Discography |
| Albums: The Poison |
| EPs: Bullet for My Valentine | Hand of Blood | All These Things I Hate (Revolve Around Me) Tears Don't Fall | Hand of Blood EP: Live at Brixton |
| Singles: "4 Words (To Choke Upon)" | "Suffocating Under Words of Sorrow (What Can I Do)" "All These Things I Hate (Revolve Around Me)" | "Tears Don't Fall" |
| DVDs: The Poison: Live at Brixton |
