| Josh Eppard | |
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Josh Eppard in Kingston, NY (January 2009) |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joshua Eppard |
| Born | December 6, 1979 |
| Origin | Kingston, New York, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, rock, alternative rock, progressive rock, new prog |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums, vocals, guitar, keyboards |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Horris, Super Rap, Equal Vision |
| Associated acts | Terrible Things, Coheed and Cambria, 3, Newborn, Counterfeit Disaster, Bleed Theory, Mours |
| Website | www.weerdscience.net |
Josh Eppard (born December 6, 1979) is an American musician from Kingston New York and the drummer for progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria. He has worked as a solo rapper under the name Weerd Science and was the drummer for supergroup rock band Terrible Things. Eppard was a founding member of the Woodstock, NY new prog outfit, 3 along with his brother Joey and studio engineer, Chris Bittner.
On November 2, 2006 it was announced that Eppard would be leaving Coheed and Cambria indefinitely, with Chris Pennie as his replacement. The reason for his abrupt departure from the band had been shrouded in mystery. However, in an interview with Amp Magazine, Eppard laid the rumors to rest. Though there was speculation Eppard had left the band due to "creative limitations", his split from the band actually resulted from a bout with drug addiction that had been exacerbated by the frantic touring schedule, among other things.[1]
Since leaving Coheed and Cambria, Eppard has recorded his second Weerd Science album, Sick Kids, at Darkworld Studio in Kingston, NY and Applehead Studios in Woodstock, NY.[2] This album is a creative look into the drug addiction the artist suffered, offering, in addition to a very trying personal account, an insightful social commentary on the current condition of the United States. More recently, he has also formed a new rock band, Mours, with friend and collaborator Dave Parker and Anthony Masington.
In 2009, Eppard began drumming in Terrible Things, a band he formed with fellow musicians Fred Mascherino, Andy Jackson, and bassist Steve Lucarelli, who has since left the band. They have been touring and released their debut, Terrible Things on Universal Motown on August 31, 2010. In 2011, Eppard signed with Horris Records.[3]
On 16 November 2011, Coheed and Cambria revealed on their website that Josh had officially rejoined the band.[4] On the Terrible Things YouTube channel, Terrible Things vocalist Fred Mascherino announced that Josh had left Terrible Things. [5]
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Eppard plays the drum set in the open-handed style. He uses a single bass drum pedal, which he insists gives a better groove.
Drums:
C&C Custom Drums
Hardware:
Cymbals (Sabian):
In earlier days, Josh has used Zildjian, Paiste and a number of other cymbal brands.
Sticks:
Heads:
Pedals/Hardware:
Microphones (Live):
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