Joshua Ward – Xael – I Am Pestilence + Secrets Of The Third Tribe – Drum Play-through Videos

Joshua “Nassaru” Ward is a drummer, composer, writer, and audio engineer from North Carolina who is best known for his involvement with both extreme metal and folk music. His current project, Xael, aims at uniting science fantasy storytelling and extreme metal. Joshua is an active educator and runs Elderverse Studio. Joshua has played in projects such as Rapheumets Well and Enthean, contributing as a composer and multi-instrumentalist. Joshua currently writes and performs with Xael along with members from The Reticent and Nile.

I am Pestilence

Secrets of the Third Tribe

Video edited with Filmora 9 

Amcrest Go Action Camera

Joshua’s Gear:

Ddrum:

22″ Kicks

8”,10″,12″,14″,16″ Toms

13″ Snare, 10” Snare

Saluda Cymbals:

14″ Symbolic Series Hi-hats

13″ Glory  decagon Hi-hats

14″ Symbolic Crash

16″ Symbolic Crash

08″ Earth Works Splash

10″ Earth Works Splash

16″ Symbolic Ride

20″ Symbolic Ride

16″ Symbolic China

18″ Symbolic China

08 ” Custom bell

Los Cabos Drumsticks 2b

Trick Dominator Pedals

Foot Blaster Triggers

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Joshua Ward Links:

https://www.facebook.com/nassaruofficial

https://www.facebook.com/xael.metal

Instagram @ nassaru_official

Xael is a conceptual sci-fi music project based out of the Carolinas. Formed in 2018, it features members from Nile and The Reticent. Xael combines elements of extreme metal with symphonic and folk music to create soundscapes of the imagination steeped in deep sci-fi lore to provide listeners with a rich story-driven experience.

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