Parker Stephens is the powerhouse drummer behind the slamming deathcore band Smog Breath. At just 17 years old, Parker has been honing his craft for nearly a decade, pouring heart and dedication into every beat. His intense precision and raw energy drive Smog Breath’s crushing sound, making each performance a force to be reckoned with.With an unbreakable commitment to his art, Parker is constantly pushing his skills to new heights. RL drums have played a huge role in shaping his sound, providing one of the best-sounding kits he’s ever used. Whether in the studio or on stage, Parker delivers thunderous, groove-heavy rhythms that fuel the chaos and power of deathcore. Parker fully Endorses RL Drums and Omete Cymbals!

Adam Neal found his rhythm early—at just five years old—when a Christmas gift from his parents set the beat for his future. Growing up in a musical household where his dad and brother played guitar, Adam quickly picked up multiple instruments, but the drums always called him home. By his teens, he was already a professional drummer, diving headfirst into the worlds of metal, rock, and country. Over the years, Adam has powered the rhythm section for numerous bands across the Carolinas. Today, he's proud to bring that same passion and precision to the stage as the drummer for Southern Tradition. Adam fully Endorses Omete Cymbals and RL Drums!

Quincy Cains is an 18‑year‑old drummer whose powerful, groove‑driven style is quickly turning heads across the Indiana metal scene. Blending jazz‑inspired finesse with the raw intensity of modern heavy music, Quincy brings a rhythmic voice that feels both unpredictable and unmistakably his own.
Based in Allen County, Quincy is making serious noise with his two bands, Fifth Sun and Cecropia, both of which are carving out their place in the region’s growing metal community. Whether he’s laying down pocket‑tight grooves or exploding into chaotic fills, Quincy’s playing pushes each project into new creative territory.

His affiliation with Omete Cymbals through RL Drums reflects his commitment to quality sound and his dedication to working with gear that elevates his unique style.
By day, Quincy works as a plumber — but by night, he’s fully immersed in the world of music, driven by a vision to build a loyal following and elevate the sound of every stage he steps onto. With dedication, originality, and a rhythm all his own, Quincy Cains is becoming one of the most exciting young drummers in Indiana’s heavy‑music landscape.

Drew Bontempo's obssession with percussion started in elementary school when he was 11. He kept it going all thru high-school, doing everything but jazz band. He joined his first serious project at 22 and hasn't stopped powering forward since. His love for technical metal and precision footwork motivates him to continue learning. He's currently playing in Siren's Calling and Rapture Falls. As a father of two, Drew hopes his Passion for Percussion will pass on to his children. He's grateful to join a family centered company with RL Drums and Omete Cymbals.

Carl David Parrott II has been behind a drum kit since age three, and he’s spent the last 32 years turning rhythm into a weapon. Raised on pots, pans, and pure obsession, he forged his sound through relentless practice and a lifelong study of extreme music. As the drummer and co‑founder of Homicyde, Carl blends groove, brutality, and surgical precision — a sonic assault shaped by Pantera, Death, The Black Dahlia Murder, Trivium, and Gojira. He’s shared stages with heavyweights like Carnifex, Whitechapel, Animals as Leaders, Nile, Cattle Decapitation, and Dying Fetus, while also grinding through tours in multiple genres and building a fully DIY touring machine. For Carl, drumming isn’t passion — it’s survival. It’s the fire that’s kept him alive, and in 2026, he’s hitting harder than ever. Carl's affiliation with Omete Cymbals through RL Drums reflects his commitment to quality sound and his dedication to working with gear that elevates his unique style.