| Joshua Eppard | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 6, 1979 |
| Origin | Kingston, New York, United States |
| Genre(s) | Rap, hip-hop, rock, alternative rock, progressive rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, vocals, Guitar, Keyboards |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Label(s) | Equal Vision Records |
| Associated acts | Weerd Science Coheed and Cambria 3 Newborn |
| Website | www.weerdscience.com |
Josh Eppard (born December 6, 1979) is the current drummer for New York band Counterfeit Disaster, former drummer for progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria and currently serves as MC and music maker for hip-hop project Weerd Science. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Kingston is a City in Ulster County, New York, United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Rapping (also known as emceeing, MCing, spitting, or just rhyming) is the Rhythmic spoken delivery of Rhymes wordplay and Hip hop is a cultural movement which developed in New York City in the 1970s primarily among African Americans and Latinos. Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of Progressive rock (often shortened to " progressive " " prog " or " prog rock " is a form of Rock music that evolved A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Equal Vision Records is a Record label based in Albany New York, which has a focus in hardcore or punk-based rock genres Josh Eppard (born December 6, 1979) is MC and music maker for Alternative hip hop project Weerd Science. Coheed and Cambria is an American Progressive metal band formed in New York. For the 1980s progressive rock band see 3 (1980s band. 3, also known as Three, is an American Indie / Progressive Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Progressive rock (often shortened to " progressive " " prog " or " prog rock " is a form of Rock music that evolved Coheed and Cambria is an American Progressive metal band formed in New York. Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with Josh Eppard (born December 6, 1979) is MC and music maker for Alternative hip hop project Weerd Science. Prior to joining Coheed and Cambria he was the drummer for another NY-based progressive rock band, 3, along with his brother Joey. For the 1980s progressive rock band see 3 (1980s band. 3, also known as Three, is an American Indie / Progressive Joey Eppard is a music writer recording artist and the lead vocalist and guitarist for the experimental / Progressive rock band 3.
On November 2, 2006 it was announced that Eppard would be leaving Coheed and Cambria indefinitely, with Chris Pennie as his replacement. Coheed and Cambria is an American Progressive metal band formed in New York. Chris Pennie is the current drummer for the Progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria and former drummer and co-founder of Mathcore band Dillinger Escape
In early 2008 it was announced Josh would join Counterfeit Disaster on drums. [1] Dave Parker who formerly played as a live member for Coheed and Cambria is a member of Josh's Project Weerd Science and is the founding member of Counterfeit Disaster.
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Discography
As Weerd Science
Studio
- Friends and Nervous Breakdowns (2005)
- Sick Kids (2008)
Unreleased
- Newborn (1999, under the group name Newborn with Bobby Delicious)
- Leader 0ne (2001, under the group name Leader 0ne with Majestic)
- From the Grave (2006, Internet-only release by fansite Cobalt and Calcium)
- Suck My Dick Freak (2007, found in DJ Styles Myspace)
With 3
- Paint by Number (1999)
With Coheed and Cambria
- The Second Stage Turbine Blade (2002)
- In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 (2003)
- Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness (2005)
Drumming
Eppard uses a single pedal which he insists gives a better groove. Josh Eppard (born December 6, 1979) is MC and music maker for Alternative hip hop project Weerd Science. Friends and Nervous Breakdowns is the first Album by rapper Weerd Science (real name Josh Eppard also the former drummer of Prog rock band For the 1980s progressive rock band see 3 (1980s band. 3, also known as Three, is an American Indie / Progressive Paint by Number is the first studio album released by the band 3 in 1999 on Planet Noise Records. Coheed and Cambria is an American Progressive metal band formed in New York. The Second Stage Turbine Blade is the first studio album released by Progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria. In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth 3 is the second studio album by Progressive rock quartet Coheed and Cambria. Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV Volume One From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness is the third studio Album by Progressive rock quartet Coheed and His playing style is left-handed and open handed. In particular for Josh, that means his ride cymbal and hi hats are on the left side of his drum set which he plays with his left hand, while playing snare with his right hand, so that he rarely crosses his arms while playing.
Gear
Drums: C&C Custom Drums Red Sparkle Kit
- 6. 5" x 14" Snare
- 8" x 10" Rack Tom (sometimes a 9" x 12" Rack Tom)
- 15" x 15" Floor Tom
- 18" x 22" Bass Drum (No Tom Mount)
Hardware:
- All DW 9000 series Boom Stands, Hi-Hat Stands, Tom Stands, Pedals and Throne.
Cymbals (Sabian):
- 13" AA Hi-Hats
- 18" AA Chinese
- 8" AA Splash
- 21" AA Raw Bell Dry Ride (Crash)
- 21" AA Rock Ride (Ride)
Sticks:
- Vic Firth 5B - Wood Tip
Heads:
- Snare (Remo Coated Emperor)
- Toms (Pinstripes on tops, and Clear Ambassadors on bottoms)
- Bass (Remo Powerstroke 3 with C&C Custom Logo Head on front)
Pedals/Hardware:
- DW 9000(Single bass drum pedal)
Microphones (Live):
- Shure SM57 (Snare)
- Sennheiser 604 (Toms)
- Shure 52 and 91 (Bass)
- Neumann KM184 (Overheads)
References
External links
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