Dan Johnson (musician)

Dan Johnson is an American drummer currently with American rock band Soundmankillz^[1] and formerly with the Christian rock band Red,^[2] Christian metal band Love and Death,^[3] rock metal band Back from Ashes,^[4] and hard rock band The Sammus Theory.^[5]

Dan Johnson
Background information
Genres	Christian rock, alternative metal, hard rock, nu metal
Occupation(s)	Drummer
Years active	1998–present

History

 

Dan Johnson performing with Nate Gullickson of Throw Logic and Phoenix rock metal band Back From Ashes at Mayhem Festival 2011 in Arizona

 

Dan Johnson performing with American Christian rock band Red

Having grown up in Pennsylvania,^[6] Johnson played drums in the band UO4^[7] throughout his high school career.^[8] After starting his adulthood in Phoenix, his drumming career in Arizona began with local band Mo Nasty,^[9] after which time he moved on to The Sammus Theory.^[5][10]

In 2009, Brian "Head" Welch, the guitarist for Korn asked Johnson along with Michael Valentine (bass), Scott Von Heldt (guitar), Ralph Patlan (guitar), and Brian Ruedy (keyboards, programming) to join his up-and-coming musical ensemble.^[11]

In 2011, following Pete Hawley's departure from Back from Ashes, the band recruited Johnson to play for the ensemble.^[4][12] In February 2012, Back from Ashes hired Bobby Anderson to play percussion on a long-term basis for the band.^[13]

In 2012, it was revealed that Johnson had formed the band Love and Death with Welch and Valentine.^[14] Some time prior to December 2020, Johnson parted ways with the ensemble.^[3]

In 2014, Joe Rickard, the drummer for the Christian rock band Red,^[15][16] left the group, to join Manafest as a touring drummer^[17] so Johnson filled in for him on tours^[18][19][20] and performed percussion on Of Beauty and Rage, the fifth studio album from the ensemble.^[21][22] In January 2019, Johnson became a settled member of Red.^[2] Sometime before February 2021, he and the ensemble parted ways.^[23]

In late 2015, Johnson performed in multiple shows with rock band Seasons After.^[24] In 2016 and 2017, Johnson performed in multiple shows with American nu-metal band Flaw.^[25] In March 2021, American rock band Soundmankillz welcomed the percussionist into their ensemble.^[26]

References

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3. "Korn + Breaking Benjamin Announce Love & Death Reunion". Loudwire. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
4. OverkillWFO on (August 3, 2011). ""'Back From Ashes' Vocalist Jason Hobel and OverkillWFO: Our Conversation" The Monk's House, August 3, 2011. Retrieved December 20, 2011". Retrieved February 19, 2012.
5. . Purevolume.com. Archived from the original on July 2, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
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12. OverkillWFO on (January 13, 2012). ""Back From Ashes '261'- A Review" The Monk's House, January 13, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2012". Retrieved February 19, 2012.
13. ""New songs are coming along very nicely! Some serious crushing groove headed your way!!!!!" Back From Ashes Facebook Page. Retrieved February 3, 2012". Facebook.com. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
14. "The Gauntlet News – Brian Head Welch Changes Band Name". Thegauntlet.com. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
15. Jones, Kim (February 1, 2014). "Joe Rickard Says Goodbye To RED : Genres". Music Times. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
16. David Stagg (January 27, 2014). "Red's Joe Rickard to step down". HM Magazine. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
17. "Joe Rickard on Instagram". Instagram. January 6, 2013. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
18. . Crushdrum.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
19. . Crushdrum.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
20. "Red Tickets & Tour Dates 2015". Stereoboard.com.
21. "Red Explores Beauty and Rage on New Album". JesusWired.com. February 10, 2015.
22. Chad Bowar. . About.com Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 24, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
23. Devita, Joe (February 10, 2021). "Ref Part Ways with Drummer Dan Johnson 'Despite Many Interventions'". Loudwire. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
24. "Seasons After, EVERYBODY PANIC! and Saint Diablo at The Crazy Horse Complex 12/12/2015". Side Stage Magazine. December 19, 2015.
25. "Flaw Announce New Drummer". Theprp.com. February 7, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
26. "Log into Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved March 10, 2021. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)