Scottydrums

Music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I was just eight years old when I asked my parents for my first drum kit. My father was a part-time studio engineer and passionate music hobbyist, so I grew up surrounded by the sounds and energy of recording sessions. That environment taught me the fundamentals of music — dynamics, structure, and creativity — and laid the foundation for my lifelong passion for drumming.

My first live performance came during my primary school’s end-of-year production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, where I played drums over three nights. That experience lit a fire in me. I began studying drums seriously and soon discovered Metallica — a band that completely changed my understanding of rhythm, power, and technical freedom.

By the time I was 18, I was performing regularly in a pub band, playing rock covers from the ’80s and ’90s. But I knew I wanted more. I eventually joined a modern metal band that pushed my playing to new levels. We went on to support major acts like Architects and Gallows, toured across Europe, and completed several UK tours.

Drumming has always been deeply connected to my mental health. When I started a young family, I made the difficult decision to step away from music. For a while, I believed that chapter of my life had ended.

Then one day, I came across a drummer named @drum.holder on TikTok. The energy and connection I felt from his playing reignited something inside me. It reminded me that drumming was never truly gone — it had just been waiting for me to return.

Together, we founded Brotherhood of Drums, a movement and merchandise brand built on inclusion, community, and mental health awareness within the drumming world.

Now, at 42, I feel stronger, more inspired, and more capable behind the kit than ever before. I’ve learned that music is more than rhythm — it’s a journey of resilience, connection, and rediscovery. And as for what comes next? We’ll see where the beat takes us.