James Stewart - Vader

Immediately after finishing his BIMM degree, James began working full-time as the new drummer for Polish death metal legends Vader - kicking things off in style with an arena show in Poland with Exodus, Morbid Angel and Judas Priest. Now, almost 1 year on and still only aged 21 James has toured Europe and the Balkans extensively, completed headline shows in Japan and Nepal and played to crowds of up to 26,000 on last year's summer festival circuit.

Looking ahead and things show no sign of slowing down, with a tour planned for Russia and then appearances at all 8 dates of the touring European festival Metal Fest with Behemoth. After this, another tour is planned to mark the 15th anniversary of Vader's third album: 'Black to the Blind' with other tours still to be confirmed for late 2012/early 2013. Meanwhile back in England, James is busy preparing for releases and tours with his other projects Written in Waters and Divine Chaos. A new dawn in the age of war is coming!!! 

'Aside from the freedom to tour while studying, the greatest thing I gained from my time at BIMM was learning how to teach myself - a skill I am able to make use of everyday while practicing or on the road.' James Stewart

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