ProMark Artists
Drummers who value passion and precision choose ProMark. These artists trust us to deliver unmatched feel and control. Check out their profiles to discover the players behind the pulse.
Glenn Kotche
Longtime member of Wilco, multi-percussionist Glenn Kotche has one of the most unique signature sticks featuring a wave handle and Active Grip Clear lacquer.
Rhythm X
Led by ProMark signature artists Tim Jackson and Andrew Markworth, world-class indoor percussion group Rhythm X have racked up multiple WGI World Champion wins and is a crowd favorite every year.
Carter McLean
Drummer for the award-winning Broadway production of the Lion King for over a decade, Carter is also a highly-respected educator and clinician, powered by his unique but very popular signature stick.
Carter McLean Signature Stick
Funk Artists
Larnell Lewis
Known for his funky, musical, and explosive drumming with Snarky Puppy, Larnell designed and released a ProMark signature Firegrain stick that sits between a 5A and 5B.
TaRon Lockett
While his main gig is with neo-soul pioneer Cory Henry, TaRon recently also toured with hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg.
Femi Koleoso
From the thriving new London music scene, Femi has toured with top acts such as Gorillaz and Jorja Smith, but also leads his own genre-bending band Ezra Collective.
Sound Advice with Anika Nilles
Watch as Anika Nilles teaches Push Pull Kick Drum technique.
Fusion Artists
Anika Nilles
Anika built a huge online following through her original music and drum videos, and recently toured worldwide with guitar-legend Jeff Beck before his untimely passing in 2023.
Miguel Lamas
Spanish drummer to the stars Miguel Lamas is particularly respected for his blazing fast single strokes, powered by his ProMark signature sticks.
Simon Phillips
Simon Phillips of Toto, Pete Townsend, Jeff Beck, Protocol, and Judas Priest fame, has been a ProMark artist for over 40 years.
Progressive Artists
Mike Portnoy
Drum legend Mike Portnoy has rejoined Dream Theater after a decade apart, and just in time for the band’s 40 Anniversary.
Marco Minnemann
Known for his virtuosic drumming and extreme limb independence, Marco can be heard and seen drumming instrument power trio The Aristocrats with Guthrie Govan and Bryan Beller.
Aquiles Priester
Brazilian metal master Aquiles has been busy touring with metal band W.A.S.P. and is known for his expansive “Pyscho Octopus” drum kit.
Jazz Artists
Will Kennedy
On top of being a member of Yellowjackets, Will’s vast resume includes Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, George Benson, and Lee Ritenour, as well as Grammy house band, movie soundtrack, and television credits.
Ulysses Owens Jr.
Renowned jazz drummer and bandleader Ulysses is also a professor at Julliard, and his family also runs a non-profit music education organization called “Don’t Miss a Beat”.
Jonathan Barber
Voted the #1 Up-and-Coming drummer in Modern Drummer 2018, Jonathan has played with legends such as Pat Metheny and Erkyah Badu and also leads his own band Vision Ahead.
Pop and R&B Artists
Aaron Sterling
Aaron Sterling is one of the most recorded session drummers in the modern era and has played or recorded with artists such as John Mayer, Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Harry Styles, Madison Cunningham, and countless more.
Lester Estelle Jr.
Lester has been drumming for pop star Kelly Clarkson for over 10 years and is also a house band member on Kelly’s network TV talk show.
Steve Ferrone
Steve was a member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers band for over 20 years, but is also highly regarded for his time in Average White Band, and has worked with such legends as Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Stevie Nicks, and Mick Jagger.
Metal Artists
Eloy Casagrande
An EVANS and ProMark artist since he was 16 years old, drumming prodigy Eloy Casagrande was recently named the new drummer for metal juggernauts SLIPKNOT.
Matt Halpern
Periphery drummer Matt Halpern is particularly fond of the EVANS Heavyweight Dry snare head and his ProMark TXMHW signature sticks.
Charlie Engen
Charlie and his band Five Finger Death Punch recently served as direct support for Metallica on their worldwide M72 world tour.
Country Artists
Jake Sommers
Jake holds down the drum seat for Luke Combs, who has released 18 consecutive #1 singles and is headlining stadiums across the U.S. and overseas.
Rich Redmond
Rich Redmond has played in country superstar Jason Aledean’s Band for almost 20 years, and has a signature ActiveGrip stick.
Garrett Goodwin
"My favorite part about the Hickory 747B Super Rock drumstick is the slight extra length with the perfect weight."
What Artists Are Saying
Mike McIntosh
"ProMark sticks and mallets are the new standard in percussion implements allowing the artist to realize their creativity like never before."
Eddy Thrower
"Perfection is an understatement. From the sound, to the feel, to the brand's aesthetic, to how they look, EVERYTHING about D'Addario is perfect to me."