Extreme fluidity and intensity are the best ways to describe the drumming style of Ben Yeo, who traveled across the world from Singapore to Los Angeles in search for his dream. He has played the drums for about 12 years effectively, and has since built a strong foundation in music theory.

Influences

Ben's extreme drumming has its roots in the early 1990s when he built his unique approach from progressive and metal bands such as Dream Theater and Iron Maiden. Through the years, Ben took inspiration from extreme metal bands like Origin and Hate Eternal, and  amplified his drumming towards extremities in speed and precision. These bands continue to play an influential role in his strokes and footwork today.

Brief History

In the mid 1990s, Ben played in various metal bands in Singapore, such as power metal outfit Hamyzfear and nu-metal quartet Source of Raw Energy. In the U.S., after the turn of the millennium, he played in thrash metal band Hammerstroke from State College, Pennsylvania and death metal band Phlebotomy from Los Angeles, California.

Lightning Swords of Death

Currently, he plays drums in Lightning Swords of Death, an extreme black metal quartet, awakened from the unholy darkness in Los Angeles, California. Presently, the band is working on new material for a future sophomore release.

Other Interesting Facts

As an interesting anecdote, Ben worked as a café/pub musician in Singapore for several years in the late 1990s, playing Asian pop songs. Today, he continues to compose Asian music as a side project.

Ben Yeo’s detailed profile may be found on his personal website (http://www.yeoda.net). Unknown to many, Ben Yeo holds a Ph.D. in Information Sciences and Technology from the Pennsylvania State University.

Ben's Personal Website (http://www.yeoda.net)

Lightning Swords of Death (http://www.myspace.com/lightningswordsofdeath)