John Sankey (drummer)

John Gerard Sankey (born 21 July 1975) is an Australian heavy metal drummer, best known as the drummer for Devolved and Devil You Know. He has also worked with numerous other high profile bands including Divine Heresy, Superheist and Fear Factory.

John Sankey
Background information
Birth nameJohn Gerard Sankey
Born21 July 1975 (1975-07-21) (age 44)
OriginAustralia
GenresTechnical death metal, nu metal, industrial metal, metalcore
InstrumentsDrums
Years active1998–present
Associated actsDevolved, Fear Factory, Superheist, Divine Heresy, Devil You Know

Career

In 2012, Sankey joined Howard Jones (ex-Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed) and Francesco Artusato (All Shall Perish) in Devil You Know.[1][2] In June 2016 it was announced that Sankey was no longer part of the band, for reasons unspecified and was replaced by former Trivium drummer Nick Augusto.[3] In February 2017, Sankey joined Australian nu metal band Superheist as their new drummer.[4]

In December 2015, Sankey started a 'replacement' festival to the diminished Soundwave Festival, called Legion Music Fest, as the first crowdfunded festival in Australia, which was expected to be held in January 2017. Sankey supposedly cancelled Legion and sold the rights to the Download Festival. [5][6] [7][8][9]

Personal life

Sankey lived in Los Angeles, California for 15 years before moving back to his home country, Australia. He currently resides on the Gold Coast, Queensland. He is the co-owner of the Meter Maids bar in Orchid Avenue Surfers Paradise set to open just before the Commonwealth Games.[10]

References
  1. "Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer's DEVIL YOU KNOW Preparing To Record Debut Album - June 1, 2013". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
  2. Merlin (2012-08-03). "Former Killswitch Engage Singer Howard Jones Working On New Project?". Archived from the original on 2013-03-11. Retrieved 2012-03-20.
  3. Childers, Chad. "Devil You Know Part Ways With Drummer John Sankey". Loudwire.
  4. "/". The Music.
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  6. "Legion Music Fest is now fully funded!".
  7. Sievers, Alex. "Legion Music Fest To Not Go Ahead". Killyourstereo.com.
  8. "Legion Festival 2017 Cancelled". Music Feeds. 2 November 2016.
  9. "/". The Music.
  10. "Subscribe to the Gold Coast Bulletin". myaccount.news.com.au. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
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