Powerman 5000
About
„If you want something that has awesome musical tone, and that will sonically cut thru the competition. The choice is simple. Paiste.“
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
20" 900 Series Ride
18" RUDE Novo China
20" 900 Series Heavy Crash
20" 900 Series Crash
15" 900 Series Heavy Hi-Hat
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Biography
Former Drum & Bass DJ, and Metal Drummer, DJ:Rattan (aka: Rattan) quickly made a name for himself upon diving into the LA rock & roll world. With roots in the SF Thrash & Death Metal scene, Rattan is known for his heavy hand and precise timing while still maintaining a soulful groove. In addition to Powerman 5000 he’s pounded it out with fellow LA rockers, Cage9, I Am Demure and the Industrial rock group, Skumlove, and has sessioned for numerous other acts including the electro pop-metal band, Otto’s Daughter. Rattan has toured nationally and internationally sharing the stage with impressive acts such as Ozzy Osbourne, Static X, Rob Zombie and Lords of Acid to name a few. Playing with Cage9, he headlined at the Miller Lite Extravaganza in Panama and Rock the Falls Festival in Utah, and shared a cruise ship playing alongside bands such as Buckcherry, Sevendust, Filter, Hell Yeah, In This Moment and many others on Shiprocked 2011. In the summer of 2013, he became a full time member for Powerman 5000 and has been touring consecutively promoting their latest album "Builders Of The Future" (which features the hit single "How to be a Human") released on May 27, 2014 in the US and Europe, playing some of the biggest festivals including Download, Rock Am Ring, Grasspop, Hellfest & many more across the US. Fast forward to 2017, Powerman 5000 started working diligently on the new record. On October 27th 2017 the new album titled “New Wave” was released to rave reviews which included the singles, “Sid Vicious In A Dress” and “Footsteps And Voices”. Powerman 5000 have been on a headlining tour since the release of said album and will continue onto 2018. In 2020 Powerman 5000 signed with Cleopatra Records and released their latest album "The Noble Rot". Which features the single, "Black Lipstick". Touring will commence in 2021. As Rattan would say, “Keep a lookout for show dates people. You never know, we just might hit your side of the tracks...See all you freakazoids real soon!”
Setup Cymbals
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Details
Sizes: 20", 22"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Heavy
Sound character: Brilliant, sharp, powerful. Wide range, clean mix. Heavy feel. Bright, pronounced ping over a controlled, warm wash. Massive bell. Powerful, cutting ride for loud playing. While Color Sound 900 feature essentially the same sound and function as the 900 Series, the color coating causes a slightly drier sound, shortens the sustain a bit, and results in a more focused attack.
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Details
Sizes: 18", 20"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Bright, silky, metallic, full, slightly trashy and very powerful. Wide range, fairly clean mix. Comfortable, responsive and somewhat soft feel. Exotic type of china that also offers the sound and function of a crash cymbal. Its unique shape makes both the bell and downward turned china edge accessible at once. Provides a strong, sizzling and deep layered china sound that is perfectly suited for any styles of Rock music and for other unique applications and percussive settings.
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Details
Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Medium bright, full-bodied with warm undertones. Wide range, clean mix. Balanced, responsive feel. Full, round crash sound with punch for universal applications. While Color Sound 900 feature essentially the same sound and function as the 900 Series, the color coating causes a slightly drier sound, shortens the sustain a bit, and results in a more focused attack.
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Details
Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Heavy
Sound character: Medium bright, full-bodied, solid. Wide range, clean mix. Giving feel. Powerful crash with meaty attack. Well suited for assertive yet musical accents in loud music styles. While Color Sound 900 feature essentially the same sound and function as the 900 Series, the color coating causes a slightly drier sound, shortens the sustain a bit, and results in a more focused attack.
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Details
Sizes: 14", 15"
Volume: Loud
Weight: Heavy
Sound character: Brilliant, fat, powerful. Wide range, clean mix. Fairly heavy feel. Strong stick sound. Energetic, bright open sound. Defined, solid chick. Versatile hi-hats for energetic playing. While Color Sound 900 feature essentially the same sound and function as the 900 Series, the color coating causes a slightly drier sound, shortens the sustain a bit, and results in a more focused attack.
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