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Dave Hazlewood

4th Wall

Dave Hazlewood

About

Paiste Artist Since
November 2006

Nationality
United Kingdom

Main Affiliation
4th Wall

Other Affiliations
Angelspit
Anti Nowhere League

Website
www.davenatodrums.com

„During my time playing with the Anti-Nowhere League, I discovered the sheer offensiveness of the RUDE cymbals that no other cymbal could match. Paiste have something for every occasion though and my new 2002 set up is perfect for my current 4th Wall sound.“

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Biography

Having started playing drums at the age of 8, I haven't stopped! From pubs and clubs to large international festival stages, I have gigged and toured all over the world for over 30 years with lots of bands and recording with just as many. Today, I play for my own band '4th Wall' and dep and record for others. Specialising in rock, alt rock and punk, I also use electronics alongside my acoustic drums. I have also taught drums since the late 90s and in 2003, I established 'Tunbridge Wells School of Music' which I sold in 2023 after building it up over 20 years. I also produced the 'Backbone Drums' drum teaching syllabus with books and backing tracks which is used by teachers and schools all over the UK and beyond.

Setup Cymbals

RUDE Power Ride
  • Details

    Sizes: 20"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Heavy

    Sound character: Fairly bright, metallic, raw, full, energetic, cutting. Fairly narrow range, complex mix. Heavy feel, strong, loud ping over controlled, raw, full wash, piercing, loud bell. For extreme ride playing.

  • Sounds

RUDE Crash/Ride

PST X DJ's 45 Hats
  • Details

    Sizes: 12"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Warm, defined with strong presence. Fairly narrow range, complex mix. Balanced feel, very responsive. Distinct, dry stick sound. Muted, trashy, hissing open sound. Crisp, dry, clapping chick. Lively, dynamic hi-hat that also works well as an auxiliary hi-hat.

  • Sounds

RUDE Hi-Hat
  • Details

    Sizes: 14"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Heavy

    Sound character: Medium bright, raw, full, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Heavy, full feel. Raw, full, loud open sound. Tight, full, cutting chick sound. Versatile, all-round hi-hat for loud playing.

  • Sounds

2002 Medium

RUDE China
  • Details

    Sizes: 18"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Heavy

    Sound character: Dark, full, raw, energetic. Wide range, complex mix. Heavy feel, fairly controllable, very explosive crash sound. Extremely loud, nasty china for higher volume playing.

  • Sounds

2002 Medium Hi-Hat
  • Details

    Sizes: 14"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Warm, full, brilliant. Fairly wide range, balanced mix. Soft, responsive feel. Warm, full open sound. Defined, solid chick sound. Versatile all-round hi-hat with definitive classic sound.

  • Sounds

2002 Novo China
  • Details

    Sizes: 18", 20"
    Volume: Loud
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Very bright, slightly trashy, full, exotic. Wide range, complex mix. Fast, responsive, explosive crash, loud, clear defined bell. Very unique, versatile china for flexible application.

  • Sounds

2002 Splash