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Craig Smilowski

Doesn't play well with others

About Me

Best known for my efforts drumming for Immolation on their debut classic Dawn of Possession in 1991 released on Roadrunner/RC recs. which took Me on a European tour spanning ten countries followed by a tour of the U.S. in the summer of 92. between Dawn of Possession and Immolation's equally intense follow-up Here in After, released by Metal Blade recs. I was also touring South America, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Prior to the request to become a member of Immolation I was drumming for Goreaphobia whom has gained somewhat of a cult following in the underground death metal scene. Since then, I am currently involved in many bands including Rellik, Rise To Offend, Masada. live session drummer for Incantation throughout September and October and November 2007 along with Funerus during the bands European / Japanese tour. My influences are numerous,and have inspired my playing in all aspects. A certain review described my playing for one particular release as follows....
"percussion to have a free jazz flavor, with a great deal of Lombardoesque fills, and incorporates sort of a running multi-textured blast, with heavy emphasis on hypnotic cymbal rhythms".

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Member Since: 4/10/2007
Band Website: rellik.us
Band Members:
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Influences: Bill Ward, John Bonham,Ian Paice, Alex Van Halen, Neil Peart, Clive Burr, Nicko McBrain, Kim Ruzz, Mikkey Dee, Dave Lombardo, Felix Griffin, Gene Hoglan, Steve Priestly/Reed St. Mark, Pete Sandoval, Rat Skates, Tony Williams, Mike Portnoy, Buddy Rich/Gene Krupa-the MASTERS!

The Flaming Arts Festival 2007

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Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

MARCH METAL MASSACRE

MARCH METAL MASSACRE’S" 2 day event saw it’s first appearence from RELLIK this March 15th, and was very sucessful for the band, RELLIK would like to take this time to thank Skip Horn &...
Posted by Craig Smilowski on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:32:00 PST

RELLIK Devoured in Sin review www.voicesfromthedarkside.de

RELLIK DEVOURED IN SIN (self-financed) 14:36min www.voicesfromthedarkside.de Without having the opportunity of hearing this band before today, and without stepping on Voices' contributer Stefan Fran...
Posted by Craig Smilowski on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:09:00 PST

Devoured in Sin - Review - MetalCore Fanzine (9/24/07)

Devoured in Sin - Review - MetalCore Fanzine (9/24/07) RELLIK/Devoured In Sin (Self Released) 4 tracks of some prime deat...
Posted by Craig Smilowski on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:04:00 PST

Death in Hell Tour Japan

The trip to Japan was  a great learning experience for me I had met some old friends and met many very nice people , Culture wise there was much to see and learn of many temples. Food wise there ...
Posted by Craig Smilowski on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 04:05:00 PST

INCANTATION To Tour Japan In November

  INCANTATION will team up with FUNERUS and ANATOMIA for a tour of Japan in late November. Confirmed dates are as follows:Nov. 21 - Tokyo, JPN @ Koiwa eM7Nov...
Posted by Craig Smilowski on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:54:00 PST

Flaming Arts Festival update INCANTATION

Well first off, I would like to take a moment to thank all involved with the tour Massive Music, the tour managers & the amazing road crew,  the bands and all the fans well from the last upda...
Posted by Craig Smilowski on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 07:10:00 PST

Northern Assassination tour

well here is an update on the  first leg of the tour everyone get's along great the bands give 100 percent every night the turnouts are very well....  I will reveal more later as for we are ...
Posted by Craig Smilowski on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 12:23:00 PST

(DEVOURED IN SIN) REVIEWED IN VOICES FROM THE DARKSIDE

  RELLIK DEVOURED IN SIN (self-financed) 14:36min www.voicesfromthedarkside.de Without having the opportunity of h...
Posted by Craig Smilowski on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:16:00 PST

INCANTATION / FUNERUS ( live session drummer)

I am extremely excited about this news! I have been rehearsing  with long time friend John McEntee INCANTATION / FUNERUS along with Alex Bouks / GOREAPHOBIA. This past winter I received a phone c...
Posted by Craig Smilowski on Tue, 03 Jul 2007 08:43:00 PST

Rise to Offend

Hello everyone! this is another project I am proud to be involved with under the moniker (Rise to Offend) including such talented musicians and long time friends John Plumley, Alex Bouks & Lance...
Posted by Craig Smilowski on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 01:10:00 PST