Martin Kearns
| Martin Kearns | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Kiddie |
| Genres | Death metal |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1994–1998 / 2000–present |
| Labels | Metal Blade |
| Associated acts | Bolt Thrower |
| Website | http://www.boltthrower.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Custom Kit | |
Martin Kearns is an English drummer, specializing in death metal, known for his association with Bolt Thrower.
Kearns joined Bolt Thrower when Andrew Whale left in 1994.
Martin joined the band when he was seventeen years old, after playing in several local bands in Coventry, Playing anything from Metal to Reggae; he has been playing pub gigs since the age of 14.
Bolt Thrower was the first professional band in which he played, and, due to his age, his nickname was 'Kiddie'.
Kearns is known for his hard hitting style, probably due to having a significant John Bonham influence in his playing style.
Kearns subsequently left due to personal reasons in 1998. Band and fans alike were happy that he returned to Bolt Thrower in 2000. Martin is now the longest standing drummer for Bolt Thrower.
He recorded drums on both the Honour-Valour-Pride album, and on Those Once Loyal, the latter of which has been met with widespread critical acclaim from magazines such as Rock Sound, Rock Hard and Metal Hammer.
Equipment
He has had many kit set-up's in his time with Bolt Thrower, always favouring double bass drums and never using double pedals.
Honour-Valour-Pride - Set Up.
Drums
22x22 - Bass Drum (Remo)
22x22 - Bass Drum (Remo)
13x13 - Tom (Remo)
14x14 - Tom (Remo)
15x15 - Tom (Remo)
16x16 - Floor Tom (Remo)
14x3 - Piccolo Snare (Premier)
Cymbals
14" - Sabian AAX HiHats
20" - Sabian Ride
18" - Paiste Crash
18" - Zildjian Z Crash
20" - Zildjian A China
20" - Zildjian Oriental China
Pedals
Tama - Iron Cobra
Sticks
Those Once Loyal - Set Up.
Drums
22x22 - Bass Drum (Remo)
22x22 - Bass Drum (Remo)
12x12 - Tom (Yamaha)
13x13 - Tom (Yamaha)
14x14 - Tom (Yamaha)
15x15 - Tom (Yamaha)
16x16 - Floor Tom (Yamaha)
14x6 - Snare (Noble & Cooley)
Cymbals
14" - Sabian AAX HiHats
20" - Sabian Ride
16" - Zildjian Z Crash
17" - Sabian AAX Crash
18" - Zildjian Z Crash
20" - Paiste Crash/Ride
20" - Zildjian Oriental China
20" - Istanbul China
Pedals
Tama - Iron Cobra
Sticks
Rack
Discography
Audio files (mp3)
ReferencesExternal links
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