Jonathan David Rand—professionally known as Bear Claw—is the quiet storm behind
some of the hardest-hitting music in the modern scene. A composer, session drummer,
and ghostwriter, Bear Claw has built a reputation in the shadows—writing, shaping, and
powering tracks that others take to the stage. While fans cheer for the bands, those
behind the scenes—the producers, label execs, and insiders—know: Bear Claw is the
reason it works.
Specializing in post-hardcore, metalcore, deathcore, emo-core, pop-punk, and hard rock,
Bear Claw’s work is raw, aggressive, and emotionally precise. His presence in a session is
impossible to ignore—calm, confident, and commanding. It’s a level of assurance that
makes some uncomfortable, because when Bear Claw shows up, it’s understood: he’s
already won the room.
Drumming since the age of three and entirely self-taught, Bear Claw brings an instinctive
power to every beat and every arrangement. His behind-the-scenes contributions span
bands like Zero System, Vanisher, Deadeyesnc, Kill Whitney Dead, and many others,
including partnerships with Bro Inc Entertainment, MakeWay, and The Blacklist Cartel.
He is the driving creative force behind Self-Made Heroes, his most personal project to
date. He also performs with Angels of Anarchy and Keeper’s Heart, while continuing to
ghostwrite and compose for top-tier acts across the country.
Bear Claw is endorsed by Soultone Cymbals, Scorpion Percussion, and DC California
Drums—a reflection of his precision, control, and raw impact.
To the public, he may remain the ghost. But to the decision-makers and creators behind
closed doors, Bear Claw is the name that signalsmming is more than music; it's a way to connect mind and soul. Known for his innovation and vision, he continues to push boundaries in the music world and beyond.