Terms such as melodic and contrapuntal are rarely to be found when describing a person's approach to the drums. With Alex Arellano's unique percussive concepts it becomes difficult not to use these words. While Alex has studied with such incredible musicians as Mark Zonder (Fates Warning) and Mark Craney (Jethro Tull, Jean-Luc Ponty, Gino Vanelli), in addition to graduating from M.I., the method that he has developed is steeped in originality and exceptionally graceful technique.
Over much of the past decade, Alex helped to create the progressive metal band Power Of Omens and record two albums: "Eyes Of The Oracle" and "Rooms Of Anguish", which saw international releases and acclamations. Alex left Power Of Omens in 2003 to pursue new stylistic challenges and further advancement of his drumming.
Among Alex' most crowning musical achievements, aside from the aforementioned, are his appearances in Modern Drummer and DRUM! Magazine; studio work, including tracking jingles; being featured on a Queensryche tribute album entitled "Warning: Minds of Raging Empires"; and rewarding partnerships with his endorsers: Spaun Drums, Audix mics, Meinl cymbals, and Attack heads.
Alex
Arellano
With "The Fractured Dimension", Alex will continue the tradition of excellence that has
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shown through in his prior years and experiences. The compositional approach to
drumming that is now intrinsically linked with Alex' style will be increasingly prevalent
in this exciting musical project; a group of musicians intent on bridging the centuries of
musical evolution and innovation, and pushing forward the harmonic and rhythmic elements of progressive music.