Elias Andra

Elias "Bones" Andra
Background information
Also known as Bones Elias
Born October 15, 1973
Alamo, Texas
Genres Alternative metal, industrial, alternative, rock
Instruments Drums, percussion, vocals, guitars, bass guitar, keyboards
Years active 1994–present
Associated acts Kobra and the Lotus, Julien-K, Dead by Sunrise, Heaven Below, Vera Mesmer
Website [1]
Notable instruments
Mapex Drums
Sabian Cymbals
Vic Firth

Elias "Bones" Andra (born October 15, 1973) is an American musician who is mostly known as the drummer of bands Kobra and the Lotus,[2][3] Julien-K, Dead by Sunrise[4] and Heaven Below.[5]

Biography

Elias Andra grew up in Alamo, TX by the Rio Grande Valley and later moved to San Antonio, TX where Psycho Plague became moderately successful, opening for bands such as Evanescence, Orgy and Linkin Park.[6]

Elias moved to Hollywood in 2003. He later became of a member of Julien-K which includes the guitarists from Orgy and Dead By Sunrise, the side project of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington. He also currently revived his band Psycho Plague which showcases Elias's many talents as an all around musician.

He is also currently playing with the bands "Heaven Below" and "Vera Mesmer".

Elias has also started acting and has a small part as a drummer in Riz Story's independent film "Places on the Run".

Besides being a full-time musician, Elias is also a child abuse advocate and is a spokesperson for the non-profit organization Children Without A Voice USA (CWAV).[7] CWAV is a 501c3 dedicated to raising awareness and the prevention of crimes against children, child abuse & neglect, through education and advocacy.

Elias Andra leaves band

On April 20, 2012, during a Love and Death concert played at an event by The Whosoevers, Elias Andra announced that he had converted to Christianity in November 2011 and that he had left his band.[8]

Equipment

Elias Andra plays on Mapex Drums[9] and Sabian[10] cymbals and uses Vic Firth[11] drum sticks.

Current kit

References

  1. ↑ "Julien-K". Facebook. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
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  4. ↑ "Bennington on Dead By Sunrise: 'I Feel Like I've Created A Band With A New Sound'". Blabbermouth.net. August 29, 2009. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
  5. ↑ "Heaven Below To Release 'Falling From Zero' This Month". Blabbermouth.net. March 5, 2012. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
  6. ↑ "How Psycho Plague almost had it all | andra, plague, band – Entertainment". TheMonitor.com. February 19, 2009. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
  7. ↑ "Children Without a Voice USA". Children Without a Voice USA. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
  8. ↑ "Whosoever Conference Session Day 1". The Whosoevers. Retrieved 2012-04-20 (at 218:49 on video). Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  9. ↑ "Mapex Drums". Usa.mapexdrums.com. February 17, 2009. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
  10. ↑ "SABIAN Cymbals – Elias Bones Andra". Sabian.com. February 17, 2009. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
  11. ↑

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