Please note - This MySpace page is not run entirely by Ryan himself. Ryan gave me permission to make it, and to use the pictures and songs. - RVP Webmaster
Ryan stops by weekly and as much as he can, he will also check his personal mail but remember: he's a busy man!
Ryan Van Poederooyen is a young and ambitious drummer from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He mainly owes his fame to being the drummer in the now defunct The Devin Townsend Band (2002-2006), he also play's drums for his newly created metal band - Terror Syndrome and Ten Ways a progressive rock band formed by former DTB members Dave and Mike Young. Outside of the bands that Ryan plays for, he offers his services as a live or studio session drummer and teaches privately as well.
He has done sessions for producers such as Brian Howes (Hinder, Puddle of Mud), Chad Kroeger (Nickelback), Rhys Fulber (Fear Factory) among many more. In the last 10 years, he has performed on many studio albums, to mention a few - Faber Drive (Universal Records, 2007) Christoffer Malmström's (Darkane) solo project named Non-Human Level (Listenable records, 2006), and the progressive rock album Oniric Metal by Lalu (Lion Music, 2005), among a large list of other albums released through labels and independent artists.
Ryan released Terror Syndrome's debut album world-wide on July 10th, 2008. Ryan recorded the drums, wrote all the music and produced the record. Terror Syndromefeatures an impressive list of collaborators, ranging from members of The Devin Townsend Band (and Devin Townsend himself), to Alex Skolnick (Testament), Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle),Byron Stroud (Fear Factory) among some other great names.
The album has been released world wide through the following on-line distributors:
iTunes
Napster
Amazon MP3
Rhapsody
Emusic
Lala
Shockhound
More information? Visit the TERROR SYNDROME My Space page at www.myspace.com/terrorsyndromeband or Ryan's website: RVPDrums.com!
Currently, Ryan has rejoined forces with Devin Townsend and is drumming in the new project put together by Devin called the Devin Townsend Project. Ryan played drums on Addicted released in November, 2009 by the Devin Townsend Project. The DTP are currently following their 2009 release up with a World Tour in 2010. Stops throughout the year will include the USA, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, Japan, their home country Canada and other possibilities are being looked at as the year moves on.
Ryan is also currently teaching a handful of students privately and continues to do Studio Session Work when he has the time. You can contact Ryan regarding Studio Session Work or Private Drum Lessons via the contact info here on My Space or through Ryan's personal website www.rvpdrums.com
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