Michael Forte

ARTIST: Michael "Forty" Forte

GROUPS: The Koffin Rockers
BRAND: Rech, Chaos Drumsticks
LOCATION: Townsville, QLD

Metal turned Punkabilly. After spending the better part of 20yrs playing metal, a random call up to sit in for an established Rockabilly band caused me to switch directions in the best possible way, reinvigorating my love for playing music and drumming in general.
Playing everything from local cover shows to touring Europe and Japan playing original music, I have an appreciation for all things music related and am excited to keep pushing forward. Playing open-handed lefty on a righty kit, I keep it tight, big and in the pocket! 

INFLUENCES: Joey Jordison (Slipknot), Travis Dempsey (The Living End), II (Sleep
Token)

FAVOURITE RUDIMENT: Single Strokes

GEAR:

Chaos Legend Drums in Purple Sparkle Burst (5pc Modern)
Inferno Raw Hi Hats 14”
Inferno Dry Crash 18”
Inferno Synergy Crash 18”
Inferno Synergy Ride 21”

Chaos Sticks – Chaos 5B Black Label (Black & Gold)