Christian Nativo is a young up and coming drummer based in Melbourne, Australia. Drawing his talents from such bands as Metallica right through to On The Virg, Christian has incorporated his Metal / Fusion influence towards his playing, giving him his signature sound of power, dynamics and attitude. Christian started playing drums in 1998 and hasn't looked back ever since. Having commenced lessons at his primary school, Christian eventually moved to Drumtek School Of Percussion where he was taken under the guidance of Sam Aliano. Since moving to Drumtek in 1999, Christian has come Third in Australia's Best Up and Coming Junior Drummer Competition 2000 and Second in Australia's Best Up and Coming Intermediate Drummer Competition in 2002 and 2003 and has also received tuition from international drummer Joe Bergamini. During Christian's six years of experience, he has had the chance to play at such venues around Melbourne as: The Pony 'The East' Brunswick Hotel Barbukka The Espy Front Bar Cue Bar and Entertainment Dallas Brooks Hall Melbourne Town Hall John Batman Theatre (Melbourne Convention Centre) NMIT Greensborough Campus Auditorium Darabin Arts and Entertainment Centre Preston Salvation Army Hall Ivanhoe Town Hall La Trobe University (Menzies Theatre) Victorian College Of The Arts Christian draws inspiration from idols such as Virgil Donati, Lars Ulrich, Thomas Lang, Joe Bergamini and Buddy Rich just to name a few. These days, Christian works as a session and freelance drummer gigging all around Melbourne with several artists. He also plays in his bands Aftershock and PTB. Check out Christian's website below.

Multi nominated ARIA & MO Award performer Chris Brien is currently one of Australia's most in demand live and studio drummers. As a performing artist Chris Brien rose to prominence in the mid 1990s as resident drummer/percussionist with the highly succssful Swoop a Sydney based band with several number one and top ten hits both at home and abroad. Chris' extensive studio and "live" experience as well as his innovative approach to drumset playing has established him as one of Australia's foremost clinicians and drum/percussion educators. Chris Brien also writes a monthly drum column for the Sydney music magazine, 'The Rock-itt'. Chris utilizes 10 pedals as well as a range of percussion and sound effect elements to demonstrate a variety of playing styles. His creative approach encourages many drummers to experiment with sounds and textures. Recent Press Releases: "As 'The Drumming Wizard of Oz' Chris utilises 10 pedals as well as a range of percussion and sound effect elements to demonstrate a variety of playing styles. Chris' extensive studio and live experience has established him as one of Australia's most in demand clinicians and drum/percussion educators. Chris holds teaching positions at several prominent schools and colleges as well as running 'Chris Brien's Drum Clinic' in Sydney." "Guaguanco was like a Ravel inspired excursion into latin grooves. Each new sound was integrated into the basic melodic pattern in a very organic way, always adding just a little something more to an already full palette of sound. It sounded both simple and accessible, and yet rich and full at the same time. A very musical performance in a style of playing that was both full of groove and rich in texture." Drum Scene Magazine "Chris Brien 'The Drumming Wizard Of Oz' took to the stage with a powerful onslaught of Tribal 4-way independence leaving the audience mesmerized and wanting more!" Drum Scene Magazine Chris Brien is featured regularly in Australia's leading Drum magazine, 'DRUM SCENE' and has performed in clinic alongside such drumming greats as Thomas Lang, Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, Chad Wackerman and Jimmy Degrasso just to name a few! Besides recording on many top selling hits, releasing several solo CDs and DVDs, performing in productions of Les Miserables, Songs for a New World and Godspell, Chris' drumming has been seen and heard on many televison commercials and shows including All Saints, Home & Away and Neighbours.