Obviously and respectfully, it seems that you were assigned the gifts of greatness and respect within all metal communities nationally and at society as a whole. What influences lead you to dedicate your life to the metal music genre?

I am nowhere near being greatness, but I appreciate the kind words.  I’m just an average Joe who loves music. I have many influences that have drawn me to metal music. Growing up in Tampa there was an abundance of metal and death metal influences. I loved the music; I loved the excitement of opening the booklet from a new tape or cd and reading all the lyrics and looking at the band photos and thinking how badass they looked haha. I even remember the distinct smell opening that new tape or cd or even record. So many experiences have guided the way and way too many personal influencers to name but just install any old school metal or death metal names here and mostly all of them are reasons why I love metal to this day.

Is there another music genre you enjoy feeling out on drums or taking in as a form of meditation?

I will drum along to any genre really. You can find or create cool patterns in all music no matter the genre. If you single yourself out to just one or two styles, then you’re hindering yourself.

Is your mindset on stage being brought out by Ronnie as a whole enthusiast or is it a character represented depending on each song or band?

Maybe a little bit of both because most of the bands I play live with I am trying to put myself in the shoes or thought process of the drummer who played on the actual tune. I am usually trying to perform the song the way the original player did it. Especially for the more well known or established bands. People are there to hear the music they know and love and aren’t there to hear a bunch of random drum fills or some enthusiasts take on a particular song but in the same token I am not them so I’m sure a little of my character does slip in here and there unintentional every once in a while, lol.