RAGE, TRI STATE CORNER
VASSILIOS MANIATOPOULOS
MUSIC STYLE: Metal, Rock
INSTRUMENT: REMO drumheads / GIBRALTAR hardware

VASSILIOS MANIATOPOULOS

Vassilios ''Lucky“ Maniatopoulos had primarily made an appearance as the vocalist of the band TRI STATE CORNER from 2005 until today. It was surprising to those who know him from there, that he was announced as the new drummer of the legendary power metal band RAGE. Listening through the releases he is involved in, you will find that this guy can sing and that he is an excellent drummer as well:

TRI STATE CORNER (Vocals):

Changes EP (2007)

Ela na this (2008)

Historia (2011)

Home (2014)

Hero (to be released 2017)

RAGE (Drums):

The devil strikes again (2016)

Seasons of the black (to be released 2017)

Statement: ''As I got the chance to built my drummer's DNA after being confirmed as the new RAGE drummer in early 2016, I spent some time studying the different brands available for drums, skins, cymbals, hardware and sticks. With Kirchhoff for drums, Samsun for cymbals and Balbex for sticks, I found very good products and reliable partners who I am very proud of. With regards to skins and hardware, I was literally lucky to get the chance to partner with my favourite choices: I love the GIBRALTAR hardware, not only their rack systems, which are fabulous, but also their stands, seats and their latest double pedals…absolute masterpieces. REMO skins are my first choice since forever. Being a fan of Ambassador and Emperor skins in general, there is no better partner I can think of“.