 Full Name: Stephen James Saber
Born: November 8, 1972 in Rock Island, Illinois
Instruments Played: Drums, although I create and arrange music on bass guitar
Notable Bands: Straightjacket (classic metal) 2002-06.Priapism (heavy/thrash metal) 1990-1996. Discography: Prepare To Qualify (1990), 218 Hell St. (1993), Chug (1996; unfinished). [All music and lyrics copyright(CP)1996 SaberScorpX]
Musical Influences: Ironically, my parents; never allowing me to play drums in the house as a kid only served to perpetuate my passion. Many bands: old Van Halen, Motley Crue, Anthrax, Testament, Slayer, Type O Negative
Current Set-Up: 12-piece double-kick Yamaha. Sabian cymbals. Silverfox drumcorps sticks
Most Memorable Gig: Straightjacket's debut was sponsored by a local radio station (KCQQ-FM, Quad Cities). Our first gig included a limo ride and live broadcast. The crowd was spilled out onto the street, greeting us with cheers, posters, the works. It was wild. Like the Beatles coming to |
America. I was signing drumsticks for a hour after that show
Most People Don’t Know: I’m a former bouncer, powerlifter, and personal trainer. I used to deadlift and squat over 700 lbs.
Extracurricular Activities: NASCAR/IRL and astronomy are the mentionable ones. I have a passion for the night sky, and was given namesake of the Lunar phase phenomenon known as Saber's Beads (see link)
Current State Of Mind: Under Construction
Goals: More studio work and touring. Drum/cymbal endorsements. Playgirl (if they asked me nice). Then ride the space shuttle and retire as a sheik. Nothing too outrageous |
