Josean Orta Martinez

 

You can keep up with Josean here:

www.myspace.com/josean

www.myspace.com/deathwishbronson

www.myspace.com/voraciousdeath

 

 

I was born in Puerto Rico in 1985. I’ve been in the metal/hardcore scene since I was 13. Since I was a kid I have listened to a little bit of metal. I
developed my passion for this kind of style when I got my first drumkit at the age of 15, when I was listening bands like METALLICA, PANTERA, SLAYER, among others. Like a year after that I got into my first band , we used to play punk cover songs and some hardcore covers. That’s the  way I got into the underground music scene and the love for the “Heavy Music”.

Quickly after that  I started moving in the underground scene playing with many different bands and musicians, learning a lot but in the “street way”. In 2003 I formed my first “full time” band called DEATHWISH BRONSON. We have been playing all over Puerto Rico this past year opening for bands like Walls of Jericho, Merauder, Sworn Enemy, Municipal Waste, Darkest Hour and a few more I can’t remember..We record our first demo called OVER MY DEAD BODY in summer of 2003 .

In 2005 I started recording my first full length album which is called “LIFE STARS TO FADE” and will be out in late 2006 or early 2007. At this time I have several side projects and recording projects with other bands, until I got a call from a friend asking me if I was interested in playing in his band called VORACIOUS. He just started the band with MONSTROSITY’S drummer Lee Harison, but with the distance problem between Puerto Rico and Florida it didn’t work out and that’s when I joined the band. Right now we just recorded our demo called “INPENDING PLAGUE” that
will be out maybe late 2006. Right now I’m working with these 2 bands (DEATHWISH BRONSON and VORACIOUS) with our records and planning some tours for early 2007.

 

 

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Josean Orta Martinez Interview:

 

 

SD.com: How old were you when you started playing?

Josean: I was 14 years old! I use to practice in my friend’s house. I got my first drumkit at 15 and since that day I haven’t stopped playing.

SD.com: Did you play in a school band or any drum corps?

Josean: yes, I used to be in a military academy when I was in High School. I was the commander of the military band back then. I learned a lot.

SD.com: Ever take any lessons?

Josean: Yes, but only some basics, maybe 1 semester with some private teacher and like 2 years with another one. Some basic theory and rudiments.

SD.com: Who are your top 5 influences?

Josean: Mike Portnoy, Raymond Herrera, Chris Adler, Joey Jordison and  Dave Weckl

SD.com: Assuming that influences doesn’t mean favorites, who are your
favorites?

Josean: Igor Cavalera ,Vinnie Paul ,Mike Portnoy ,Andols Herrick ,Kevin Talley ,Joey Jordison ,Raymond Herrera ,Chris Adler ,Brann Dailor ,Dave
Lombardo ,George Kollias ,Mike Smith ,Tomas Haake ,Gene Hoglan ,Paul Bostaph ,Derek Roddy ,Dave Culross ,Nicholas Barker, Carter Beauford , and many more drummers.

SD.com: Let us know 5 CD’s that are in your current rotation

Josean: (LAMB OF GOD “SACRAMENT”)(HATE ETERNAL “I MONARCH”)(MESHUGGAH “NOTHING”)(ORIGIN “INFORMIS,INFINITAS,INHUMANITAS”)(NILE “ANNIHILATION OF THE WICKED”)(THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER “MIASMA”)

SD.com: Can you remember a night you think was your best playing ever? If
yes, when and where?

Josean: Honestly I don’t remember like my best playing but I do remember a lot of nights having so much fun playing, here in Puerto Rico.

 

SD.com: Do you have a favorite brand of drums or cymbals?

Josean: Well I love Tama drums, and I will like to have some sabian cymbals too someday.

SD.com: Do you have any pre-show rituals?

Josean: In the past I used to just go and play, but right now I take like 20 minutes before my set to stretch up and everything. I need to stretch my legs before playing.

SD.com: If you could give one piece of advice to young drummers, it would be…

Josean: Keep focus , learn from your influences, work really hard for being the best that you can. and live for this ,this is passion, this is a
lifestyle.

SD.com: Who gave the best live performance you’ve ever seen?

Josean: Well I have been so lucky that I have been on several band festivals, and I have seen a lot of great performances including drummers
like Brann Dailor(MASTODON) , Chris Adler(Lamb of God) and many more excellent drummers and performers.

SD.com: If you had to stop drumming, what would you want to do with your
life?

Josean: I would like to keep working on the music, like producer or drum teacher, something like that. Actually im studying Mechanic Drawings and im looking forward to get some Graphic Design studies.Is the only way I can Buy my things for my drumset