Jason Bittner of Shadows Fall, has joined Zildjian's family of artists. Regarded as one of the best metal drummers of his generation, Jason is widely recognized for his double bass skills, ability to play complex patterns at high speeds, and extensive knowledge of jazz and Latin drumming styles. He is often credited with "bringing the groove back to metal drumming". Jason Bittner is also an accomplished teacher and author. "I’ve been attracted to Zildjian cymbal sounds for years,I bought my first 18" A Zildjian Crash Ride when I was only 11 years old. I feel that I'm coming home with my new relationship with Zildjian, and I look forward to spending the next decade and beyond with them."
Commenting on the upcoming clinic tour, Bittner says the clinic tour will feature play alongs, free-form playing, educational content, and fun:
"I'm hoping to have a few Shadows Fall tracks from my new record to share with fans on the tour. Zildjian cymbals are featured in these new recordings. They’ve already become a part of my sound. It's really been a seamless transition for me."
John DeChristopher, VP Artist Relations & Event Marketing Worldwide is thrilled to welcome Jason Bittner to the Zildjian family:
"He's the complete package: a phenomenal player and student of the instrument, a great educator and role model for younger players, and a highly respected artist among his peers and the drumming community overall. We're very excited about his future with Zildjian, and we're looking forward to hitting the road in May for Jason's first clinic tour as a Zildjian artist."
Jason Bittner had been endorsing Meinl cymbals since 1998. He performed at the second edition of the Meinl Drum Festival in 2006. Jason's current Zildjian cymbal set up includes:
