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Alan Montanari

Alan Montanari

Exess, Dis'Cover, StreamBreed, Angelo Ticli
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NJ-4P6ocFQ&t=7s

Alan is a rock drummer indeed! Known for his strike, his commitment and his consistency, he is particularly appreciated and well known for his unique way of playing.

His world of playing is rock, metal, progressive-metal and pop. He has also accompanied
various bands in other registers such as blues or hip-hop.

Alan work for : Live performance, studio, teaching, video, radio, photos.

Band - artist :

No name( Nirvana cover) CH -1994-1995 (1 st performance in special guest of FOU… and the only …)
Winedust (progressive metal) CH - 1996-1999, 2019-Actual (Regional gigs)
TAJ Project (rock-progressif) CH - 2000-2003 (Regional gigs)
Seven moon(Blues-rock) CH- 2002-2003 (National gigs)
Y825(Rock) CH - 2004-2007 (Album + National gigs and Europe)
Alyss (Rock) CH - 2012-2014 (Single + National gigs)
Exess (Alternative metal) CH - 2016-Actual (CD + Video + National gigs) https://www.exess.ch
Bis In IDEM(Pop-Rock) – Strasbourg - F - 2017-2020 (standby)
Dis’Cover (Cover Band) CH - 2018-Actual (National and extra gigs)
PYT (rock) CH - 2018
Rockin’1000 Europe - 2022 – Actual
Angelo Ticli CH - 2025 – Actual
Sinonimo CH - 2025
StreamBreed CH - 2025 - Actual

Since his early childhood, Alan has been hitting on everything that he could see or have to hand. And by dint of begging his parents to start taking some drum lessons, they finally fulfilled his wish.

He started learning how to play drums at the age of 14 with Andrea Russano, a drummer from the same town, Italian like him. He took classes for 1 year to discover the world of music.

Alan decided to change schools at the instigation of his friend, also a teacher, who introduced him to Diego Rapacchietti (internationally renowned drummer who worked with Zerop, Touched Bye, 69 chambers, Coroner, Paganini, Venturia and many others…).

After having discovered the Dream Theater band, Alan listened and worked tirelessly on Mike Portnoy's riffs. That’s when he created his first real band with his best friend, a big fan of John Petrucci. They composed a repertoire strongly influenced by DT!

Alan took Diego's (drummer of Coroner and more) lessons based on his book for 10 years, and then continued on his own to practice his instrument. Then he took lessons from time to time, especially to ask for advice when preparing gigs or studio recording sessions. Alan also gives drum lessons using the Rapacchietti book.

Over the years, Alan acquired a rock oriented and powerful playing style worthy of his teacher ... Finally a little closer ☺... He built his reputation and proved his professional and meticulous side. He also gives drums lessons.

Endorsement :

Drumsticks : Agner
Cymbal : - Soultone Cymbals
Drumheads : - wish, research

Label : Fastballmusic, Germany

I would say that Soultone Cymbals is more closely aligned with small artists and independent musicians. It's not just about selling.
They also have a younger spirit, are closer to and more attentive to artists, and have a more substantial online presence.

My Soultone Set: 

10" China - Gospel
12" FXO Effect Splash - FXO6
10" Splash - Custom Brilliant RA
16" China - Gospel
16" Crash - Custom Brilliant RA
17" Crash - Gospel
20" Ride - Custom Brilliant
14" Hi Hats - Custom Brilliant RA

Discography

Alan Montanari Album 1