Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
The band Benighted has recently incorporated 22-year-old drummer Matthias Biechler into their lineup, as per theprp. The French deathgrind pioneers initiated open auditions in December following an amicable departure from Kevin Paradis. Biechler was introduced to the band through Eugene Ryabchenko, the drummer of Fleshgod Apocalypse, who also served as Biechler’s drum instructor.
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! – Julien Truchan
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! – Matthias Biechler
Benighted is:
Julien Truchan — Vocals
Emmanuel Dalle — Guitars
Pierre Arnoux — Bass
Matthias Biechler — Drums
