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Oscar Santiago

Gretsch Artist Since: 
2013
Country: 
US
Band or Affiliations: 
ANKLA, PUYA, ILL NINO, KXM
Current Kit Setup: 

Gretsch Renown in Gloss Natural
18x22” Bass Drum, 7x10” Rack Tom, 8x12” Rack Tom, 14x16” Floor Tom, 6.5x14” Brass Snare Drum

Influences: 

Vinnie Colaiuta, Giovanni Hidalgo , Nicko McBrain , Dave Lombardo , Matt Cameron

We asked...Why Gretsch?: 

"My Gretsch drums cut through the countless settings of music I play. "

Advice to Aspiring Musicians: 

"Stay Clean & Keep yourself inspired"

 

BIOGRAPHY

 

Oscar was born in NY, raised in Puerto Rico and has been Living in LA since 2004. Drummer and percussionist for ILL NINO, ANKLA, PUYA, ORTIZ and KXM. Collaborations with DAVE LOMBARDO and THOMAS LANG. Ambassador of Latin Metal Drumming for more than 20 years. Oscar played with pop artists EDNITA NAZARIO, CRISTIAN DANIEL, NATALIA LUGO, TOMMY TORRES, YANDEL, PLAN-B, MC CEJA, Latin Grammy Nominee DE LA GHETTO, PEDRO CAPO, KXM recording artist, Oscar Santiago has recorded 2 albums with this iconic lineup, RAY LUZIER ( KORN ), GEORGE LYNCH ( DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB ), DUG PINNICK ( KINGS X ) and Oscar has performed with master percussionist GIOVANNI HIDALGO, ANTHONY CARRILLO and ANGEL CACHETE MALDONADO from AfroCaribbean super group BATACUMBELE.

RECORDINGS

Ankla -Steep Trails & Persistence
ILL NINO -Enigma & TIll de ah la Familia
Puya- Areyto & Vital
KXM - Scattered Brain & Circle of Dolls

TOURS

Ozzfest, Mayhem fest Tour , Wacken Fest , Hell Fest , Brutal Assault , USA , Europe, South America , Australia , Asia & The Caribbean !

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