Josh Eppard

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Josh Eppard
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Josh Eppard in 2018
Background information
Birth nameJoshua Eppard
Born (1979-12-06) December 6, 1979 (age 42)
Origin Kingston, New York, United States
Genres Hip hop, rock, alternative rock, progressive rock, new prog
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsDrums, percussion, vocals, guitar, keyboards
Years active1993–present
Labels Horris, Super Rap, Equal Vision
Associated acts Terrible Things, Coheed and Cambria, 3, Newborn, Counterfeit Disaster, Bleed Theory, Mours
Website weerd-science.com

Josh Eric Eppard (born December 6, 1979) is an American musician from Kingston, New York and the drummer for progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria. He has worked as a solo rapper under the name Weerd Science and was the drummer for supergroup rock band Terrible Things. Josh was a founding member of the Woodstock, NY new prog outfit 3 along with his brother Joey and studio engineer Chris Bittner.

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On November 2, 2006 it was announced that Josh would be leaving Coheed and Cambria indefinitely, with Chris Pennie as his replacement. The reason for his abrupt departure from the band had been shrouded in mystery. However, in an interview with Michael Dodd of Get Your Rock Out, Josh laid the rumours to rest. Though there was speculation Josh had left the band due to "creative limitations", his split from the band actually resulted from a bout with drug addiction that had been exacerbated by the frantic touring schedule, among other things. Citing an often asked question of him as to whether he quit the band or was fired, Josh's response was that he was likely "about to be fired" before he left. [1] [2]

After leaving Coheed and Cambria, Josh recorded his second Weerd Science album, Sick Kids, at Darkworld Studio in Kingston, NY and Applehead Studios in Woodstock, NY. [3] The album is a creative look into the drug addiction the artist suffered, offering, in addition to a very trying personal account, an insightful social commentary on the current condition of the United States. More recently, he also formed a new rock band, Mours, with friend and collaborator Dave Parker and musician Anthony Masington.

In 2009, Josh began drumming in Terrible Things, a band he formed with fellow musicians Fred Mascherino, Andy Jackson, and bassist Steve Lucarelli, who has since left the band. They have been touring and released their debut, Terrible Things on Universal Motown on August 31, 2010. In 2011, Josh signed with Horris Records. [4]

On November 16, 2011, Coheed and Cambria revealed on their website that Josh had officially rejoined the band. On the Terrible Things YouTube channel, Terrible Things vocalist Fred Mascherino announced that Josh had left Terrible Things. [5]

Discography

As Weerd Science

Studio albums

Extended plays

  • From the Grave (2006, Internet release)
  • Red Light Juliet (2013, Internet release)
  • Red Light Juliet Broadcast 2: Steady Straight Lights/Sudden Dark Turns (2014, Internet release)
  • Red Light Juliet Broadcast 3: The Seer (2015, Internet release)

Mixtapes

  • Unreleased 2000–2004 (2009)
  • "Weekend at Dirty's" (2011)

Collaborations

  • Newborn (1999, under the group name Newborn with Bobby Delicious)
  • Leader 0ne (2001, under the group name Leader 0ne with Majestic)
  • "Bedroom Emcees" (2009, with Mazeman)
  • "Everywhere That We Go" (2010, with Rick Whispers)
  • "Tech Echoes" (2010, with Mazeman and Ant Mas)
  • "How to Be an Indie Rapper" (2011, with MC Lars)

With 3

With Coheed and Cambria

With Fire Deuce

With Terrible Things

Drumming

Eppard plays the drum set in the open-handed style. He uses a single bass drum pedal, which he insists gives a better groove.[ citation needed ]

Gear

Drums:

Tama Drums [6]

Hardware

Cymbals (Sabian)

Josh stated in a recent interview that he usually picks cymbals that he feels "fit the live set list". He also stated that he "like[s] to go between a Sabian 20″ HHX Stage ride, a 20″ HHX Stage crash, 14″ hi-hats, and a 18″ to 20″ China. I love the 19″ Paragon and the 18″ AAX China.". [7]

Sticks

Heads

Microphones (Live)

Previous Used Set up:

C&C Custom Drums

Hardware

Cymbals (Sabian)

In earlier days, Josh has used Zildjian, Paiste and a number of other cymbal brands.

Heads

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References

  1. ↑ "Josh Eppard on leaving and rejoining Coheed and Cambria". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Coheed and Cambria interview". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  3. ↑ Un. "Weerd Science's Myspace Profile". Myspace.com. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
  4. ↑ MC Lars and Weerd Science interview Part 1. hatchettv. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
  5. ↑ Fred Mascherino (November 16, 2011). 11-16-2011 (Terrible Things announcement about Josh Eppard's Departure). weareterriblethings. Archived from the original on January 17, 2012. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 3, 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 4, 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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