Ahead of the curve

Ken Pride: drummer. Music lover. Ken was a founding member of speed metal band Aggressor in the 80's, groove metal band Cannabis Culture in the 90's, and alt metal band The Hectic in the 2000's. An open mind and a good ear has kept Ken on the front lines of rock and metal's evolving sound.

Ken strives to innovate. Every musician admires the masters who inspired them to play and influenced their music. Ken reveres the innovators. Those who shattered the current trends and altered the face of music forever: Peter Criss/KISS, Bill Ward/Black Sabbath, Neil Peart/Rush, John Bonham/Led Zeppelin,Clive Burr/Iron Maiden,Dave Lombardo/Slayer, and Vinnie Paul/Pantera

Never one to believe just one type or time in music is the "only REAL music" Ken is a huge fan of "new" music as it happens, especially those who stretch the boundaries like KORN, Slipknot, System of a Down, and Anew Revolution.

Originality and innovation are the cornerstones of Ken's drum sound and drum set. His notorious North kit is a rare, antique drum set mingled with modern technology. A kit (one of less than 100 of it's type) invented in '68, triggered with D Drum triggers and a Roland brain. A perfect metaphor for Ken's style and influences, blending the past, present, and future in a most original way.

Credits include:

Aggressor "By any Means Necessary"

Cannabis Culture "New Breed"

The Hectic "Reborn"
The Hectic "Self Titled"
Honored to share the stage with KORN, Death, Nevermore, Overkill, Metal Church, Megadeth, Dead Horse, Fear Factory, UFO, Sacred Reich, and Toby Schillaci who spoke fluent guitar and left us all way too early

Words to live by: "Shut up and jam"

Email: ken[at]thehectic.com