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Dennis Leeflang

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Dennis Leeflang

About

Paiste Artist Since
January 2011

Nationality
United States

Main Affiliations
Independent
Liam Mogan

Other Affiliation
Bumblefoot

Website
dennisleeflang.com

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„I have been a Paiste fan and player from the day I started playing the drums. Paiste is part of my DNA. Nothing else sounds right. My Paistes go where I go.“

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Biography

Dennis Leeflang was born and raised in The Netherlands where he was a founding member of bands like Within Temptation and Epica. He became the European touring drummer for Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal in 2002, just before relocating to New York City. Once in NYC, Dennis became Bumblefoot's full-time drummer, recording three studio albums and touring the world between 2004 and 2015. In 2009, Dennis toured the US and Europe with the queen of rock, Lita Ford, on her come-back tour while also keeping steady international fly dates with Danger Danger's Ted Poley and performing drum clinics all over the US, Europe and Russia. When not on the road, Dennis kept busy as an in-demand session drummer, working with legendary producers such as PJ Bianco (Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato), Nick Sansano (Sonic Youth, Galactic) and Easy Mo Bee (Miles Davis, Wu Tang Clan, Notorious B.I.G.), as well as tracking drums for people all over the world from his private recording studio in Queens. After relocating to Los Angeles in 2015 and building yet another private recording studio, he has been doing regular recording sessions with famed producers Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat, Jason Mraz) and Ken Caillat (Fleetwood Mac). Since his arrival in LA, he has toured with Rockstar Supernova finalist Dilana and The Voice contestant Megan Ruger. Still recording from his drum studio consistently, Dennis collaborated on projects featuring bassist Mike Squires (Ugly Kid Joe, Duff McKagen, Couch Riffs podcast host), Myles Kennedy (Slash, Alterbridge) and Queensrÿche vocalist Todd LaTorre. In 2025 he recorded the drums for albums by Tuesday The Sky and North Sea Echos, both of which feature former members of the legendary progressive metal band Fates Warning.

Setup Cymbals

Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride

Formula 602 Modern Essentials Crash

Masters Deep Ride "Signature Groove"
  • Details

    Sizes: 24"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Heavy

    Sound character: Full, rich, powerful, energetic. Fairly wide range, fairly clean mix. Very controllable and responsive feel. A clean, glassy stick over a big, deep layered wash with a touch of darkness. This is a big cymbal for big beats.

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Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi-Hat
  • Details

    Sizes: 14", 15"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Rich, warm, lush, deep. Wide range, complex mix. Giving and responsive feel. Broad, warm open sound. Compact, lush chick sound. Extremely versatile hi-hat, perfectly suited for dynamic, articulated playing in a wide range of styles. “They are just chunky enough, but not overpowering. They are a little more chocolaty than the classic 602s”, describes Vinnie Colaiuta.

  • Sounds

Signature Dark Energy Hats Mark I
  • Details

    Sizes: 14", 15"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Full, rich, energetic with a definite dark side. Crunchy, with a meaty bite. Very wide range, very complex mix. Extremely balanced, very responsive feel. Full dark, rich, shimmering, biting open/closed sound. Beautiful, fat, meaty, crisp, cutting chick sound. Fast, responsive, articulate with excellent feel and playability. An immensely versatile hi-hat that combines finesse and articulation with raw energy and cutting power.

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2002 Thin Crash
  • Details

    Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Light

    Sound character: Medium bright, full, silvery, breathy. Wide range, slightly complex, dense mix. Soft, giving, very responsive feel. A sturdy thin crash with a rich, cutting character. Perfect for patterned playing and filling sound spaces in minimal instrumentation.

  • Sounds

2002 Crash