Tim Wyskida

Tim Wyskida
Born (1971-11-13) November 13, 1971 (age 53)
GenresDrone metal, math rock, noise rock, sludge metal
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active2000–present
LabelsHydra Head, Southern Lord

Tim Wyskida (born November 13, 1971) is an American drummer, most recognized for his work in the bands Khanate and Blind Idiot God.[1][2]

Biography

Tim Wyskida began playing drums at the age of twelve, learning jazz technique and composition.[3]

In 2000, he joined the band Khanate, a drone metal project formed by Stephen O'Malley and James Plotkin.[1] The same year, he joined the band Blind Idiot God, replacing Ted Epstein.[2]

After releasing three albums Khanate disbanded in 2006, with its members pursuing separate musical endeavors. In 2009, Khanate's Clean Hands Go Foul was issued by Hydra Head.

Blind Idiot God released their fourth full-length album Before Ever After in February 2015, which comprised material recorded over the thirteen-year span since Wyskida joined.

Discography

Year Artist Album Label
2001 Khanate Khanate Southern Lord
2003 Things Viral
2005 Capture & Release Hydra Head
2006 Khlyst Chaos Is My Name
2009 Khanate Clean Hands Go Foul
Jodis Secret House
2012 Black Curtain
2015 Blind Idiot God Before Ever After Invisible

References

General

  • "Tim Wyskida > Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved November 3, 2014.

Notes

  1. ^ a b "Khanate". Southern Lord Records. 2014. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Blind Idiot God: Biography". indivisiblemusic.com. 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  3. ^ "Tim Wyskida". canopusdrums.com. 2012. Archived from the original on November 3, 2014. Retrieved November 3, 2014.