Massachusetts drummer Rezwan Ferdaus was the original drummer of the Goosepimp Orchestra when the band formed in 2004 until he moved on to become a devout spiritual practitioner, according to the band's website. Rezwan Ferdaus also played drums with a punk band named The Silk Road.



In September 2011 Rezwan Ferdaus was accused of plotting to attack the US Capitol and the Pentagon with C-4 loaded model airplanes.