Michael McManus is a professional drummer from Memphis, TN. He has been playing drums since the age of fourteen. Michael McManus joined his first band, Chosen View, when he was fifteen. Michael: "We were given the honor of being asked to play several big shows, such as the 2003 Mid-South Grammy Showcase and Dick Clark’s ABC fiftieth anniversary of rock ’n’ roll special. We also opened up for national acts such as Breaking Benjamin."



Shortly after the band’s breakup, Michael McManus was asked to tour with Wind-Up recording artist Breaking Point.



Next Breaking Point lead guitarist and songwriter Justin Rimer, who was asked to coproduce the 12 Stones record Anthem For The Underdog, alongside Grammy-winning producer Skidd Mills, asked Michael McManus to play drums on all of the demos.



After the completion of these demos, Michael McManus was asked by both Skidd and fellow producer Paul Ebersold (also a Grammy-winning producer) to play on many more demos and master tracks. These include bands such as Rev Theory, Grammy-nominated Christian group Pillar, Kutless, Fallbrooke, the Dares (Jive Records), and many more.



Master tracks Michael McManus has played on include Survive by Sick Puppies, which is featured on their most recent album, 'Tri-Polar'. He is also playing drums on the new record by Deepfield (who currently have a six-song EP out), and on an album by a band called the Farewell, featuring Zach Myers of Shinedown.



In 2009 Michael McManus went on tour with a group called Ingram Hill.



He played on a record by a Norwegian artist by the name of Sáivu (featuring Richard Fortus of Guns N’ Roses).



Michael McManus graduated with a degree in music business from the University Of Memphis in May 2010. He joined the band 12 Stones in June, replacing Aaron Gainer.