Multi-Instrumentalist and drummer for the seminal Death Metal band, Master, Ruston Grosse is proud to release this drum play-through of the first single, “A String of Pearls” from his solo band, AMESA SPENTAS off the upcoming release, “Dealienation.” AMESA SPENTAS showcases Ruston’s ability not only on the Drums, but on Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Sax, keyboard, and a whole slew of other instruments as well.
“I’m beyond excited to debut this play-through video with Sick Drummer Magazine,” says Ruston. “The guys at SDM have been such huge contributors to the worldwide Metal community for soo long and are just such great dudes in general, that I’m thrilled to have their help in releasing this video.”
AMESA SPENTAS has been Ruston’s creative vision for years having begun initially in 2006 as a band called “Time is Like a Sword” (https://timeislikeasword.bandcamp.com/releases) featuring Eli Litwin (John Frum, Knife the Glitter…) on drums and a cast of extremely talented musicians filling out the band. The band continued on as a solo project and became AMESA SPENTAS, with Ruston recording the single, “Master of The Temple” (https://youtu.be/BDBcdtBDsWI) in 2013, recruiting the engineering sorcery of long time friends, Kevin Antreassian, (Backroom Studios, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Knife the Glitter…) and Scot Moriarty, (Organ Dealer…)
Ruston then relocated to South Florida and enlisted the help of drumming legend, Derek Roddy to play live drums for the band. They slowly worked at forming a full band but found it extremely difficult to find players capable of playing the material locally. The pair drifted apart and Ruston continued on solo, recording the band’s first full-length release with engineering duties predominantly handled by Ruston’s long-time best friend and bandmate in Master, Pat Shea at The Shredquarters in Los Angeles, CA.
This play-through was recorded in Ruston’s home studio in one take with NO EDITS. Ruston comments, “I hope you enjoy the insane noise I hear in my head!”
Ruston’s Gear:
ENDORSEMENTS
Ddrum https://www.ddrum.com
8 piece Dios series Maple in Satin Black – Mercury Series Hardware
Toms- 8”, 10”, 12”, 14”, 16”
Kicks- 2- 22” X 20”
Snare- 7” X 14” 3mm thick cast steel
Triggers- 2- Acoustic Pro triggers
Vratim https://www.vratim.com
Vratim Drum shoe
Axis https://axispercussion.com
Custom wide longboard
Deep rocker spring attachment
George Kollias beaters
Orion https://orioncymbals.com.br
L China- 18” MS Swish
Hi-Hat- 15” X10 Hats
L Crash- 18” X10 Crash
L Accent- 11.5” Rev10 Mini China
R Accent- 10” MS Splash
R Crash- 20” X10 Crash
Ride- 22” X10 Mega Bell Ride
R China- 18” Rage10 China
Iron Age
Custom high-performance athletic wear
Ruston’s Links:
Personal Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ruston.grosse
Amesa Spentas Facebook
https://m.facebook.com/amesaspentas/
Personal YouTube
https://youtube.com/channel/UCpCHMg36vj3OFXugFj2Ylqw
Amesa Spentas YouTube
https://youtube.com/channel/UCpPwv8R86QIhOUb43s0sX3w
@rustongrosse
@amesaspentas
@masterbandofficial
@unionblacktribute
@eattheworldfoodtravel
Ruston Grosse is an independent recording artist and touring musician currently residing in South Florida. Ruston is known throughout the extreme metal community for his sheer power and precision behind the kit, yet he is well attuned to many styles of music including Jazz Fusion, Funk, and Experimental music that require a feel for grace, dynamics, and improvisation. He has been a touring musician since 2006 and has recorded or performed with various outfits such as Candlelight recording artists WOE and RUMPELSTILTSKIN GRINDER, Black Metal marauders KULT OV AZAZEL, Tampa area Death Metal band BRUTALITY, Death Metal supergroup INHUMAN CONDITION, and is a member of legendary Death Metal pioneers, MASTER. Ruston records and engineers recordings for other bands and is always working on countless other projects of varying styles including having created music for REEBOK & toy commercials as well as voice-over work. Ruston has toured extensively having played in many countries throughout North and Central America, Europe, and Asia. He also has a passion for the traditional foods of the places he travels to and documents these on his “Eat the World Food Travel” Instagram account.
