Hey people!
Welcome to my Drum Space!
My name's Rob Clemson and I've been playing drums for nearly 7 years now. I joined a band called Fei Comodo back in Sept '05 and I haven't looked back since. It's amazing being able to share the stage with my best mates night after night all over the country, and although I struggle to hold down a job / make any money, at least I'm doing what I want, while I can, and having the time of my life.
I started this drumspace with the plan to post all sorts of stuff about myself & drums, so keep your eyes and ears open as I'll be putting up random tabs, exercises and music every now and then for anyone that's interested. I also teach drums in my spare time, which is good fun, so if you're interested in having some lessons, or a jam, or anything like that, click here .
If you have any questions about anything, feel free to ask. Leave me a comment or send me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Thanks!
"THEY ALL HAVE TWO FACES"
- OUT NOW -
Tracklisting;
1. The Rest Will Follow
2. Break The Ice
3. The Cost Of Living
4. Leave Nothing Behind
5. Just Another Day
6. Watch Them Feed
7. Burn It All
8. Behind Bars
Buy it from your local HMV or any of the links below;
HMV :: AMAZON :: PLAY.COM :: iTUNES :: SMALLTOWN RECORDS
ALBUM REVIEWS
"Fei Comodo have toured relentlessly over the last year, intent on making at least one person in every town hear their music to spread the word. No one could accuse this Essex five-piece of slacking off, and with the release of mini-album 'They All Have Two Faces', they have produced a worthy recreation of their live power." 7/10 - ROCKSOUND
"...this 8-track mini-album is the Essex mob's most substantial release to date, and it comes rammed with assured metallic riffing and affecting melodies. There's a good mix of the hard and soft throughout, and on the strength of this collection they definitely mark themselves out as ones to watch in the future." KKK - KERRANG
"Fei Comodo's new record, 'They All Have Two Faces', could well be one of the best UK releases of it's type. It's that good... The bar has been set. If you're in a band and play a similar style of music, don't even bother recording it, let alone sending it to me, unless you're better than 'They All have Two Faces'. It's as simple as that." 4/5 - punktastic.com
"The Essex five-piece are, frankly, awesome - the album starts well and ends brilliantly and anyone who doesn't leg it into a record shop when it hits the shelves on September 1st is a bit of an idiot... Get hold of this album, hear it for yourself. Listen in awe." 10/10 - dieshellsuit.co.uk
"...this is Fei Comodo at their best and it’s clear to see why the band are now fastly becoming one of the most hyped up bands on the UK hardcore scene... it’s about time they get the recognition that they truly deserve, it’s only a matter of time before Fei Comodo shoot up from being the band that supports all the heavyweight bands in the UK hardcore scene on tour to being the band that everyone wants to support." 4/5 - alternativevision.co.uk
"...Fei Comodo are rising above their peers and setting standards in British screamo metal that leave others gasping. The latest single 'Break The Ice' takes their sound and develops it two steps forward which is going to bring the full album 'They All Have Two Faces' due out in September that much closer as the demand continues to rise for more from this superb band." 100% - rock3music.com
LIVE REVIEWS
"...as soon as the first song begins, it's relentless, as loud, shattering blasts of thrusting post-hardcore - think something along the lines of Fightstar crossed with Ghost Of A Thousand - pulsate through a crowd trying to keep up with the effusive energy of the band. At the front, there are voices growing hoarse through shouting along to every word. During the final song This One's For Us, singer Marc Halls divides the room for a wall of death, standing in the middle of it all, crowd and band giving it all they've got. Neither leave disappointed." KKKK - KERRANG
"The clearly gifted musicians expertly build each song, creating walls of sound - managing to avoid being simply noisy - the ever-present melodiousness complementing the heaviness at every bar, bridge and verse. After initially wondering how this band could ever hope to connect with a youth ever more concerned with appearance and jumping trend-ships faster than genres are born, it is reassuring to see that despite his pedestrian appearance, the crowd warm instantly to Marc's affable nature, pitch-perfect voice and enviable stage presence. Fei Comodo have no scene to break out of, so they could quite easily cross into the mainstream for a successful career." 7/10 - Metal Hammer
DOWNLOAD '09 STUFF
"Fei Comodo whip up a storm with their brilliant and ferocious songs, which they play with a desperate sense of urgency. They take absolute control of the whole tent, which is barely able to contain the force or exuberance of their set. It's a very hard act for Logan to follow..." KKKK - KERRANG
When the likes of God Forbid and Suicide Silence make your head ring, and the bobbing soft rock of Go:Audio is too effeminate, an alternative is needed. Enter Fei Comodo. Happy hardcore minus the emo-lite fuzziness and the continuous screaming will equal success for this Essex five-piece, as the Red Bull tent was overflowing at the impressive time of 2.30pm. Musical prowess aside, the band have got 'it' when it comes to their live performance; frontman Marc Halls' puppy-like enthusiasm and exuberant climbing antics caused him to throw himself into the crowd repeatedly, before returning half alive to the front, still singing. "I'm asking you for one favour!" he cried in last song "This one's for us. I want the crowd to split right down the middle..." Yes, it's a wall of death. Yes, the drummer, bassist and singer all leapt into the crowd, while friends from Forever Never and Devil Sold His Soul took over their instruments. And yes, bassist Jay was violently sick in the crowd after a dreadful winding. Now that, my friends, is hardcore; just ask the man-goat air guitaring away in the pit. A random yet fun display of what a "small" band can do. 8/10 - virtualfestivals.com
WALL OF DEATH
ROCKSOUND INTERVIEW
BREAK THE ICE LIVE @ DL '09
