Benighted have welcomed 22-year-old drummer Matthias Biechler into their ranks. The French deathgrind vets began hosting open auditions last December, after amicably parting ways with Kevin Paradis. Biechler came to the band via Fleshgod Apocalypse drummer Eugene Ryabchenko, who had been serving as Biechler‘s drum teacher.
Benighted vocalist Julien Truchan commented:
“The whole story is pretty incredible. As we were casting other drummers, I got a message from my friend Eugene of Fleshgod Apocalypse who told me he had a student in Paris who learns incredibly fast and that I should contact him. Matthias came for the casting last July and he just amazed us by playing our fastest songs impeccably. He is only 22, has played drums for four years and we’re officially his very first band as a drummer! I can’t even imagine his level in two or three years. He is at the same time a machine and the nicest guy you can find. We’re so happy to welcome him in the band!”
Biechler added:
“It’s an honor for me to join Benighted behind the drums. This very band gave me the motivation five years ago to push myself and truly work hard on the drums, so joining them today as my first band as a drummer is beyond anything I ever imagined. I’ll give everything I have to live up to the band’s name and unleash all the violence you love so much. Thank you for welcoming me and your support. I can’t wait to share this journey with all of you!”
You can hear his talents in the below newly released single from the band “The Spineless Freak“, which sports a video showcasing his performance.
