John Sankey (drummer)

John Sankey
Background information
Birth name John Gerard Sankey
Born July 21
Origin Australia
Genres Technical death metal, industrial metal, metalcore
Instruments Drums
Years active 1998–present
Associated acts Devolved, Fear Factory, Divine Heresy, Devil You Know, Throne of Ashes
Notable instruments
Tama Drums

John Gerard Sankey (born July 21) is an Australian heavy metal drummer, best known as the drummer for Devolved. He has also worked with numerous other bands including Divine Heresy and Fear Factory.

Career

Sankey has been working with Howard Jones (ex-Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed) and Francesco Artusato (All Shall Perish) in a new band, Devil You Know.[1][2]

In December 2015, John started a 'replacement' festival to the deminished Soundwave Festival, called Legion Music Fest. The first ever crowd-funded festival in Australia's history plans to go ahead in January 2017.

Personal Life

Sankey currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

References

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