Respected heavy rock outfit Twelve Foot Ninja may have called it quits in mid 2024 but drummer Shane ‘Russ’ Russell has remained active in the drum community and in this fabulous video, Shane demonstrates the Roland VAD716 V-Drums kit by playing a medley of 19 Tracks that inspired his drumming. Shane prefaces the performance with a discussion about the Roland VAD716 and the tracks he has chosen to perform.
PERFORMANCE: SHANE RUSSELL PLAYS 19 INSPIRATIONAL TRACKS ON ROLAND VAD716
Video Time stamp:
0.00 Shane Russell discusses his 19 track medley
Song list:
4:14 Better – Screaming Jets
4:42 Even Flow – Pearl Jam
5:06 Jizzlobber – Faith No More
5:23 Grace – Jeff Buckley
6:08 The Time Is Now – Moloko
6:29 For Whom The Bell Tolls – Metallica
6:55 Touched – Vast
7:16 Roxanne – The Police
7:52 5 Minutes Alone – Pantera
8:28 Never Tear Us Apart – Inxs
8: 52 Dr Feelgood – Motley Crue
9:01 Virtual Insanity – Jamiroquai
9: 27 Sunburn – Muse
9: 48 Lap Dance – N.E.R.D
10: 16 Smells like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
11: 02 Fire In The Head – The Tea Party
11:19 Home – Sevendust
11: 36 Digital Bath – Deftones
12:02 Fell on Black Days – Soundgarden
BEHIND THE SCENES CHAT: SHANE RUSSELL PLAYS 19 INSPIRATIONAL TRACKS ON ROLAND VAD716
ABOUT THE ROLAND VAD716
Flagship V-Drums Acoustic Design Kit with the Expandable V71 Module and Advanced Pads
The V-Drums 7 Series opens a dynamic new chapter in the V-Drums legacy, elevating the world’s leading electronic drums with a reimagined sound module, next-generation pads, and enhanced creative tools. Our latest flagship platform gives you two ways to play: a core onboard sound library created in collaboration with Drum Workshop (DW) and DW Soundworks software for computer-based drumming. And with built-in wireless connectivity and Roland Cloud Connect on your smartphone, you can instantly change up your sound with a growing library of V-Drums Instrument Expansions, Kit Packs, and more.
The VAD716 brings V-Drums 7 Series expressive power to a flagship V-Drums Acoustic Design kit. The PD-14DSX takes our digital snare technology to the next level with even more detailed sensing, a snare throw-off lever, and a snare tension knob. The KD-22 offers authentic looks and playability with a full-depth wood shell and an innovative drumhead-mounted sensor. This six-piece kit also features two rack toms, two floor toms, our acclaimed digital hi-hat and ride, and two 16-inch V-Cymbals. Five shell pack colors are available, including a new Satin Walnut finish option.
https://www.roland.com/global/products/vad716/
MORE ABOUT SHANE RUSSELL
Formed in 2008 and releasing four studio albums, Melbourne heavy rock group Twelve Foot Ninja became a respected band amongst the Australian metal community. Sadly the band called it quits in mid 2024 after releasing their final record, Mutant Dreams and Face Transplants: An Acoustic Experience. Twelve Foot Ninja drummer Shane ‘Russ’ Russell has also been an active drum teacher and clinician, which he continues to do as well as being personal trainer and keen motorcycle/car enthusiast.
https://www.twelvefootninja.com/