John Macaluso
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John Macaluso (born January 21, 1968) is an American drummer[1] who has played for bands such as Ark, TNT, and Yngwie Malmsteen.[2] Born in Commack, New York, Macaluso started playing drums at age 11. He has recorded over 200 records and played multiple world tours. He also runs clinics and teaches others.
Biography
Education
John Macaluso began his studies with his friend and mentor, Joe Franco (Good Rats), of whom Macaluso says, "his playing and teaching changed my life". He later began instruction under Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs), Dom Famularo and Tommy Aldridge (Ozzy Osbourne). At the age of 18, he left his hometown for California to attend the Percussion Institute of Technology, where he studied under Ralph Humphrey (Frank Zappa), Casey Schuerelle, and Joey Heredia. That same year, Macaluso was hired for his first tour, and recorded with guitarist Paul Hansen in Germany.[citation needed]
Early career
Shortly after John's first recording session, he met guitarist Alex Masi, who he went on to tour and record with from 1987 until this day. John appears on several of Alex's solo records, such as Vertical Invader and the writing collaboration Late Nights At Deserts Rim Rock. The two would then go on to record with bassist Randy Coven to form the trio MCM, Masi, Coven, Macaluso. MCM released the critically acclaimed album, Ritual Factory and its live counterpart, MCM Live 1900 Hard Times.[citation needed]
John joined
The main riff of the
John recorded two albums with TNT (one live, one studio) and toured around the globe until the band's demise in 1992. Shortly thereafter, John returned to New York to join
Work in Progressive Metal
John crossed paths with the guitarist Tore Østby in Toten, Norway and they combined their styles to create a heavy groove, progressive rock mixed with a Latin feel. They used a blend of flamenco guitars, double bass drumming and Pink Floyd-like moods, they went on to form the progressive metal band known as Ark. Both albums were received positively by critics[citation needed]. Consisting of vocalist Jørn Lande, bassist Randy Coven (Mountain, Malmsteen), and Mats Olausson (Malmsteen), the band's short history has made history to some. John Macaluso played a vital role in the band's formation, writing and recording, having recorded both albums, ARK and Burn the Sun, with them.
John Macaluso soon gained the attention and favor of guitarist
Composing and Recording
The taste of songwriting, both lyrically and musically, was now inspiring John to do more than just drumming. His passion for recording drove him to record dozens of records after the demise of Ark. John says, "Playing with different musicians and people who play different styles of music thrills me. I learn something new every session and record a history for myself by doing so, I never get bored". John spent a short time touring with guitarist George Lynch of Dokken, travelling all over the United States.
After attending The NAMM Show in California, John learns from drummer
During his free time on and off the road John would write and record beats, fills and document the techniques and theories that he claims had given him a style and a sound like no other. He would later organize and publish his documentation in a drum method book entitled Repercussions. John says, "The book is not just a book of beats and fills but besides that, it's a book on opening your creativity on the drum kit. I feel the most important thing a drummer could have is a personal signature. This book will show you ways to build on that, through drum sound and tuning, hand techniques, recording tips and stories, learning when not to play, playing to a click and the three major ways to do it. This covers moments in time that have changed my life and the lives of drummers worldwide. It’s not drumming as a hobby, but drumming as a lifestyle. It’s stories and graphics including a CD that can also entertain even non-drummers." John's book is endorsed by drummers Joe Franco, Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden) and Bobby Jarzombek (Rob Halford).[citation needed]
Now having a resume which includes records with artists such as Delmar Brown (Sting), KRS-One, Felicia Collins and Hernan Romero, John soon found himself back with his old friend from TNT, singer Tony Harnell to form Starbreaker. Starbreaker was well received by music fans, journalists and critics alike. John now continues to perform with friend and world renowned pianist, Vitalij Kuprij. The two have a duo that tours and performs. John has recorded two of Vitalij's studio albums, namely Vitalij Kuprij’s Revenge and Galacial Inferno.
On 2012, after some collaborations with the guitar player Pier Gonella, Macaluso joined the band Mastercastle, recording the drums of their album On Fire.[3]
In April 2013 he joined Symphony X until their drummer Jason Rullo recovers from health problems, supporting them on some South American and European tour dates.[4]
In September 2016, it was announced that Macaluso joined Italian band Labyrinth.[5]
Solo career
Macaluso was approached by Lion Music for publishing and distributing his first solo album named ( John Macaluso & UNION RADIO). It took a year and a half to be written and recorded as it saw Macaluso travel to Italy to write and record with Marco Sfogli (James LaBrie), to France for keyboards, Pennsylvania for piano with Vitalij Kuprij, Canada for vocals with James LaBrie, California for guitar with Alex Masi, aside from England, New Jersey and New York, where he recorded his drum parts.[citation needed]
Collaborations and guests
John has recorded and toured with the following musicians and artists:
- Yngwie Malmsteen
- James LaBrie (Dream Theater)
- Symphony X
- Ark
- TNT
- Riot
- KRS-ONE
- Nicolas Cage (for the movie Wild at Heart, winner of Cannes film festival 1989)
- Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)
- Pete Steele (Type O Negative)
- Danny Spitz (Anthrax)
- Starbreaker
- Van Helsing's Curse (Dee Snider solo show)
- Felicia Collins (David Letterman Show)
- Dino Jelusic(Animal Drive)
- Powermad (David Lynch's Wild at Heart movie)
- Dee Snider (Twisted Sister)
- Spread Eagle
- Metal Mike (Rob Halford)
- George Lynch (Dokken)
- M.A.V. Magni Animi Viri
- Alex Masi
- Chris Caffery (Trans-Siberian Orchestra)
- Vitalij Kuprij
- Danny Miranda (Queen)
- Paul Hanson
- Masterlast
- Bobby Hamble (Biohazard)
- Fiona Flanegan
- The Good Rats
- John West
- Mastercastle
- MCM
- Randy Coven
- Marco Sfogli
- HolyHell
- Hernon Romero (Al Di Meola's band)
- V.O.X.
- Tony Bongiovi (producer of Bon Jovi)
- Tommy Newton (producer Helloween/Ufo)
- Dave Eggar (Evanescence)
- Mistheria
- Pier Gonella
- Conspiracy (with Anthony Bambino and Fabrizio V. Zee Grossi)
- Rustfield
- BASTIAN
- Michael Romeo (Symphony X)
- Unwritten Pages
- Richard Benson
References
- ISBN 978-0-9796163-3-4. Retrieved May 22, 2011.
- ^ "John Macaluso - (2007 RockUnited)". www.rockunited.com. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ "John Macaluso joined Mastercastle band". Bravewords.com. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
- ^ "Update on Jason and the upcoming shows". SymphonyX.com. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
- ^ "NEW ALBUM UPDATE FROM LABYRINTH!". Frontiers Music srl Facebook. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
Citations
Macaluso, John; Joe Hartoularos (November 28, 2007). "John Macaluso Biography". Retrieved November 28, 2007.