I was fortunate to get an E-Interview with Tim Head from Dissimulated. He is from Brentwood, CA and Dissumlated is a Progressive death metal band in the Bay Area of Northern California. He is young as is the rest of the band but talent shows no limits. They have managed to cut through the clutter of metal to a distinguished style of heavy. Check them out at their myspace page: Dissimulated. Check out the whole thing below.
DP: How long have you been playing double bass in drums and how old are you?
TH: I've been playing double bass for about 3 years now. I just turned 18 in sept.
DP: How do you practice?
TH: I practice as often as I can. Sadly my set is at our practice space so its tough to get some playing in every day. But i usually start off with some select Travis Orbin or Periphery parts. It's really interesting stuff. Helps a lot with inner dependence between my hands and feet because they have the craziest time signatures you will ever hear. I usually play parts in 5/4, 7/8, and 9/8 when practicing as well to get comfortable with the odd time signatures. I also like to play para diddle diddles on my snare and kick to work my speed and memory with my hands and feet.
DP: Who is your favorite double bass drummer and why?
TH: My favorite double bass drummer is probably Blake Richardson from Between the Buried and Me. Simply because his style in all his parts are very different and very original. Also because he is close to perfect with time and for all drummers that's one of the most important things in your playing.
DP: How do you come up with the drum parts for your band in the creation process?
TH: When I play a drum part over a riff I try to naturally think of the opposite that you would typically play. So instead of having your snare play on the down beat of everything I like to spice stuff up and put snare hits in different spots. It honestly comes very natural to me now. But I try to change it up here and there simply to stay fresh with the music. I also write a lot of drum parts off poly rhythm's. A riff might be in 4/4 for guitar and bass but I might put a ride pattern in there that's in 7/8. I also write a lot of the guitar riffs for the band so I have plenty of time to experiment at my house before practicing on the set. That's typically how I write my parts for Dissimulated.
DP: What do you think is the new direction of double bass in mainstream?
TH: I think it's growing rapidly but honestly I'm hearing to many drummers that have double bass but don't know what there doing with it yet. You really have to practice. A metronome is a drummer's best friend. I think extreme music or just metal in general is starting to become a lot more popular towards people. For one thing its great for exposure on the other hand though, you really start to see ego's, and it no longer is really about the music. I sound very cliche right now, but honestly it's the truth.
Well rounded musicians are a product of discipline an open mind, and a whole lot of practice. As you can see and hear from this band, they are definitely a contender in the metal scene. I am interested to see how this band will mold and define itself over the next couple of years. It is always great to hear from another drummer on how they skin a cat. Everyone does it differently. Thank you for reading.
You can also see Tim on YouTube here: Malice Music
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