It’s the 80’s, San Bernardino, California the land of Van Halen and Randy Rhoads. Brian is born surrounded by expandex and hair spray, but among all of this scene, Tommy Lee from Motley Crue was the one that immediately called his attention, not only for his theatrical acts or attitude but it was Tommy’s groove and musical talent that got him to start playing drums.
Later in time, Brian discovered Nick Menza (RIP) Drummer from Megadeth and that was a life changing event for him cause of his drum skills and incredible talent and that’s when he decided to follow Nick’s path. Brian is not only a drummer but a multi-talented musician that covers guitars, bass, piano, vocals and most recently music recording and production in his very own studio called “Churchaze Productions Recording Studio” where his band SectaS among other local talents do their professional recordings.
He joined SectaS several years ago at the young age of 15 years old, going through various auditions and only taking him 2 days to learn 16 songs. Along with SectaS, he has won several awards, two of them through the LA MUSIC awards and another one through Heavy Metal Television.
Brian, got David Ellefson’s attention (Bass player from the very well known band, MEGADETH) after he released a video playing all instruments, including vocals of the Megadeth song called Vortex, https://youtu.be/rm1tCZaB_0M.
due to his drumming and composition skills, has been a crucial part for the success of his band and most recently acquired an endorsement deal with Soultone Cymbals, a company that Nick Menza used to endorse as well, and now Brian became part of this great family of very talented drummers.
Brian, has been on the list of best metal drummers on the Phoenix Newtimes for two consecutive years.
Brian is currently a freelance drummer, studio and live. .