Drummer Wanted — Serious Prog/Stoner/Groove Metal (harrisonburg)
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SHOTOKAN is looking for a drummer in the Harrisonburg / Staunton / Waynesboro / Charlottesville area.
We’re a serious original heavy band currently operating as a two-piece: guitarist/clean vocalist (24), guitarist (32), and bassist/support vocals (33). The goal is to build this into a full live band, play shows, release music, and keep growing long-term. Our sound is heavy, atmospheric, riff-based, and progressive without being random.
Influences/general lane: Mastodon, The Sword, Baroness, Kyuss, King Buffalo, TOOL, Gojira, Deftones, Wheel, High on Fire, Red Fang, REZN, and Howling Giant.
**Looking for:**
**Drummer** - *bonus points for MIDI kit.
* Obviously killer with tempo
* Comfortable with adding fills & progressive changes for excitement
* Able to musically adjust to different songwriting genres and sensibilities
* Endurance to play at least 20-30min long setlists
For both roles: reliability, communication, and interest in serious original music are required. Creative input is welcome, but the project already has a clear direction and existing material. Demos will be sent once we’re talking so you can hear the material and know what you’re getting into.
Not looking for flakes, ego trips, hard-party chaos, or people who only want to jam once every few months. We’re also intentionally human-first/anti-AI when it comes to writing and creative identity. Basically: be reliable, be cool, and care about the music.
Clean or distorted vocals are a big plus, but not required.
Send your instrument, influences, availability, and any clips/recordings if you have them.