Daniel Erlandsson

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Daniel (John) Erlandsson, is the drummer in the melodic death metal band Arch Enemy.

Using his knowledge in funk and fusion and by combining it with the traditional heavy metal style of drumming, Daniel produces a unique type of style which further broadens the melodic boundaries of Arch Enemy. His style allows him to stand out amongst most of his peers in the genre. In his latest record with Arch Enemy, Doomsday Machine, Daniel goes farther with his style than on any other album he has taken part in.

His early work includes drumming on the In Flames album Subterranean. He has also played for other bands, most notably Eucharist, Liers in Wait, Diabolique, Armageddon (featuring Christopher Amott of Arch Enemy) and The End.

Daniel's older brother is Adrian Erlandsson, the drummer of At the Gates and the former drummer of Cradle of Filth. They both grew up together in Sweden and started playing drums at a very young age. Daniel writes on the Arch Enemy website: "We grew up together and used to jam on a little kit in our parents basement, he started first and after some years I started too... He’s been a great influence over the years, and if it wasn't for him I probably wouldn’t be playing today." According to the Arch Enemy Website Daniel cites his influences (other than his brother) are Bill Cobham, Clive Burr, Vinny Appice, Dave Lombardo, Scott Travis and many more.

[edit] Equipment

Drums: Pearl
Masterworks Series Carbon Fiber
24"x18" Bass Drum x 2
8"x8" Tom
10"x8" Tom
12"x9" Tom
13"x10" Tom
16"x14" Floor Tom
18"x16" Floor Tom

Cymbals: Sabian
14” AA Metal-X Hi-Hats
17” AAXtreme China
18” AA Metal-X Crash
10” Pro Sonix Splash
15” AAXtreme China
19” AA Metal-X Crash
22” AA Metal-X Ride
18” AAXplosion Crash
13” AAX Fusion Hi-Hats
18” AA Metal-X China

Hardware: Pearl
DR-503 Drum Rack
DR-501 Front Rack
RJ-50 Mini Extension Bar
RH-2000 Hi-Hat
PCX200 Clamp x 4
PCX100 Clamp x 11
TH2000I Tom Holder x 4
S-2000 Snare Stand
CLH100 Closed Hi-hat
CH88 Cymbal Holders x 11
Eliminator Chain Drive Pedals x 2
D2000 Throne

Sticks: Vic Firth
American Classic® Extreme 5B

[edit] External Links

[ http://www.myspace.com/danielerlandsson Daniel Erlandsson MySpace page]

Discography
Arch Enemy
Fredrik Åkesson \| Michael Amott \| Sharlee D'Angelo \| Daniel Erlandsson \| Angela Gossow Christopher Amott \| Martin Bengtsson \| Gus G. \| Johan Liiva \| Dick Lövgren \| Roger Nilsson \| Peter Wildoer
Albums and extended plays: Black Earth \| Stigmata \| Burning Bridges \| Wages of Sin \| Burning Angel \| Anthems of Rebellion \| Dead Eyes See No Future \| Doomsday Machine
Live albums: Burning Japan Live 1999