Dirk Verbeuren
drums (drum set)
b. 1975 in Antwerp
Megadeth today
Dirk Verbeuren (born 8 January 1975) is a Belgian drummer, best known as the current drummer of American thrash metal band Megadeth, and formerly the drummer for the Swedish melodic death metal band Soilwork.
Early life
Verbeuren was born in Wilrijk, a district of Antwerp. He cites Dave Lombardo and Mick Harris as earliest influences on his drumming. Other influences include Gavin Harrison, Sean Reinert, Gene Hoglan, Tomas Haake, Steve Flynn, Pete Sandoval, Morgan Ågren, Tony Laureano and Chad Smith. As well as being a metal musician and listener, Verbeuren is also a fan of hip hop music. In an interview, he mentioned The Beastie Boys, Run-DMC, and Public Enemy as his favourite hip hop groups in his teen years.
Personal life
Verbeuren is vegan.
Every band they have passed through, with what they played and when — and whether they were there at the start.
Songs Dirk Verbeuren is credited on, oldest first — music, words, or both.
Where they came from, where they are, and who they are to other people.
- Born
- 1975-01-08 · Antwerp
- Also works as
- record producer, guitarist, drummer
- Plays
- drum kit
Shows where their tenure covers the date — not just any night the band played.
Where to hear from them lately. These are live searches, not a list somebody froze — so they stay current.
- Wikipedia →the full article
- Interviews on YouTube →newest first
- Recent news & comments →Google News
- Blabbermouth →metal press
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons