Dan Johnson (musician)

Dan Johnson is an American drummer formerly with the Christian rock band Red[1] and was the percussionist for Korn guitarist Brian Welch,[2] Christian metal band Love and Death,[3] rock metal band Back from Ashes[4] and hard rock band The Sammus Theory.[5]

Dan Johnson
Background information
GenresChristian rock, heavy metal, hard rock
InstrumentsDrums
Years active1998–present
Associated acts

History
Dan Johnson performing with Nate Gullickson of Throw Logic and Phoenix rock metal band Back From Ashes at Mayhem Festival 2011 in Arizona
Dan Johnson performing with American Christian rock band Red

UO4, Mo Nasty and The Sammus Theory

Having grown up in Pennsylvania,[6] Johnson played drums in the band UO4[7] throughout his high school career.[8] After starting his adulthood in Phoenix, his drumming career in Arizona began with local band Mo Nasty,[9] after which time he moved on to The Sammus Theory.[5][10]

Brian "Head" Welch

In 2009, Brian "Head" Welch, the guitarist for Korn asked Johnson along with Michael Valentine (bass), Scott Von Heldt (guitar), Ralph Patlan (guitar), and Brian Ruedy (keyboards, programming) to join his up-and-coming musical ensemble.[11]

Back from Ashes

In 2011, following Pete Hawley's departure from Back from Ashes, the band recruited Johnson to play for the ensemble.[4][12] In February 2012, Back from Ashes hired Bobby Anderson to play percussion on a long-term basis for the band.[13]

Love and Death

In 2012, it was revealed that Johnson had formed the band Love and Death with Welch and Valentine.[14] Some time prior to December 2020, Johnson parted ways with the ensemble.[3]

Red

In 2014, Joe Rickard, the drummer for the Christian rock band Red,[15][16] left the group, to join Manafest as a touring drummer[17] so Johnson filled in for him on tours[18][19][20] and performed percussion on Of Beauty and Rage, the fifth studio album from the ensemble.[21][22] In January 2019, Johnson became a settled member of Red.[1]

On February 9th, 2021 Red announced that they had removed Johnson from the band, citing undisclosed issues in his personal life.

Seasons After

In late 2015, Johnson performed in multiple shows with American rock band Seasons After.[23]

Flaw

In 2016 and 2017, Johnson performed in multiple shows with American nu-metal band Flaw.[24]

References
  1. thebandred (January 21, 2019). "The Future of RED". Retrieved January 22, 2019 – via YouTube.
  2. ""Ex-KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH At Christian Music Festival" Blabbermouth.net, July 31, 2010. Retrieved December 20, 2011". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
  3. "Korn + Breaking Benjamin Announce Love & Death Reunion". Loudwire. November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  4. OverkillWFO on (August 3, 2011). ""'Back From Ashes' Vocalist Jason Hobel and OverkillWFO: Our Conversation" The Monk's House, August 3, 2011. Retrieved December 20, 2011". Retrieved February 19, 2012.
  5. "The Sammus Theory on PureVolume". Purevolume.com. Archived from the original on July 2, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  6. "Chance meeting leads drummer to ex-Korn guitarist's new band". LancasterOnline. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  7. "Dan Johnson with Brian "Head" Welch". Modern Drummer Magazine. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  8. "The Drum Beat: with Dan Johnson from Love And Death". JesusWired.com. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  9. "Vater Artist // Dan Johnson". Vater.com. Archived from the original on July 2, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  10. Prowl, Geri (March 5, 2009). "Prowl of the Day - Independent Music Blog: The Sammus Theory - Prowl of the Day for March 6, 2009". Artistofthedaybands.blogspot.com. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  11. ""Ex-KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH At Christian Music Festival CREATION" Blabbermouth.net, July 31, 2010. Retrieved January 6, 2011". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
  12. OverkillWFO on (January 13, 2012). ""Back From Ashes '261'- A Review" The Monk's House, January 13, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2012". Retrieved February 19, 2012.
  13. ""New songs are coming along very nicely! Some serious crushing groove headed your way!!!!!" Back From Ashes Facebook Page. Retrieved February 3, 2012". Facebook.com. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
  14. "The Gauntlet News - Brian Head Welch Changes Band Name". Thegauntlet.com. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
  15. Jones, Kim (February 1, 2014). "Joe Rickard Says Goodbye To RED : Genres". Music Times. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  16. David Stagg (January 27, 2014). "Red's Joe Rickard to step down". HM Magazine. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  17. "Joe Rickard on Instagram". Instagram. January 6, 2013. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
  18. "Artists | Page 2". Crushdrum.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  19. "Dan Johnson – Love and Death/RED". Crushdrum.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  20. "Red Tickets & Tour Dates 2015". Stereoboard.com.
  21. "Red Explores Beauty and Rage on New Album". JesusWired.com. February 10, 2015.
  22. Chad Bowar. "Red Interview". About.com Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 24, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  23. "Seasons After, EVERYBODY PANIC! and Saint Diablo at The Crazy Horse Complex 12/12/2015". Side Stage Magazine. December 19, 2015.
  24. "Flaw Announce New Drummer". Theprp.com. February 7, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
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