Ryan Joost Van Poederooyen (; born November 13, 1972), often referred to by his initials RVP, is a Canadian

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. He gained international recognitionSharpe-Young, Garry (2005). ''New Wave of American Heavy Metal''. p. 157. New Plymouth: Zonda Books Limited. . as a member of

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groups

The Devin Townsend Band Devin Garrett Townsend (born May 5, 1972) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He founded extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad and was its primary songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist from 1994 to 2007. He has also h ...

(2002–2007) and

The Devin Townsend Project Devin Garrett Townsend (born May 5, 1972) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He founded extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad and was its primary songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist from 1994 to 2007. He has also h ...

(2009-2018). He is currently a member of

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band

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. as well as the founder of

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bands God Awakens Petrified,

Terror Syndrome Terror Syndrome was a Canadian metal band formed by drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen in Vancouver, British Columbia in 2006. Initially announced as a Van Poederooyen solo project, it grew into a band consisting of Devin Townsend Band members Van Poed ...

, and Imonolith.

Biography

Van Poederooyen was born November 13, 1972 in

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. At the age of 10, his father enrolled him in drum lessons. He played in

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and stage bands throughout

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, and at age 15 joined a

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that played throughout

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. At 17 he decided to become a full-time musician.Van Poederooyen, Ryan.
Biography
" RVP Drums. After several years of mixed success doing session work and playing in original bands, Van Poederooyen started his first successful band,

experimental metal Avant-garde metal (also known as avant-metal, experimental metal, and experimental) is a subgenre of heavy metal music loosely defined by use of experimentation and innovative, avant-garde elements, including non-standard and unconventional soun ...

group God Awakens Petrified, in 1996. The band opened for

thrash metal Thrash metal (or simply thrash) is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by its overall aggression and often fast tempo.Kahn-Harris, Keith, ''Extreme Metal: Music and Culture on the Edge'', pp. 2–3, 9. Oxford: Berg, 2007, . ...

pioneers

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in 2000 and released a self-titled album and an EP before disbanding in 2004.Devin Townsend Band Drummer to Record Solo Album
(August 3, 2004). ''

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''. In 2002, Van Poederooyen was contacted by

Devin Townsend Devin Garrett Townsend (born May 5, 1972) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He founded extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad and was its primary songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist from 1994 to 2007. He has also ...

to join a

group he was forming to play his solo material. Van Poederooyen was recommended by long-time Townsend drummer

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, who had seen him perform with God Awakens Petrified."Ryan Van Poederooyen" (March–April 2006). ''

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'' (132).

released two albums, ''

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'' and '' Synchestra'', before disbanding in 2007. Van Poederooyen was also approached by

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guitarist Christofer Malmström to play in his solo project, Non-Human Level, which released a self-titled album in 2005. Van Poederooyen began work on a new solo project in 2004 with Devin Townsend Band members Mike Young and Dave Young. The band,

, independently issued a digital release of its self-titled debut album in 2008, shortly after acquiring Annihilator vocalist

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. Van Poederooyen also joined

, a

band formed by Mike Young and Dave Young, in May 2008. Van Poederooyen continued working with Devin Townsend, featuring on the Devin Townsend Project albums Addicted,

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(sharing drumming duties with

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, the double album Z² (Sky Blue & Dark Matters) and Transcendence. The live album, Ocean Machine - Live at the Ancient Roman Theatre Plovdiv, was their final release.

Equipment

Van Poederooyen previously used

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Reference Series drums in Arctic White, but has since switched to the

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Prolite Series.http://www.rvpdrums.com/index.php/gear/ He uses

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RVP Signature drumsticks.

Selected discography

God Awakens Petrified

* ''God Awakens Petrified'' (1999) * ''After Birth'' (EP, 2002)

The Devin Townsend Band

* ''

'' (2003) * '' Synchestra'' (2006)

Terror Syndrome

* ''

'' (2008)

Devin Townsend Project

* '' Addicted'' (2009) * ''

'' (2011) * ''

'' (2012) * Z²: Sky Blue & Dark Matters (2014) * '' Transcendence'' (2016)

Collaborative

* ''Oniric Metal'' (

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, 2005) * ''Non-Human Level'' (Non-Human Level, 2005) * ''

Seven Second Surgery ''Seven Second Surgery'' is the debut album by Canadian pop punk band Faber Drive. It was released on May 1, 2007, under 604 Records. The songs "24 Story Love Affair" and "Sex and Love" from the band's EP '' Faber'' were also added to the album. ' ...

'' (

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, 2007) * ''Breaking Ground'' ( Delight, 2007) * ''TheMightyOne'' (''TheMightyOne'', 2008)

References

Additional references

* Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005). ''New Wave of American Heavy Metal''. pp. 116. New Plymouth: Zonda Books Limited. . * "Ryan Van Poederooyen: Metal-Jazz Machine" (March 22, 2006). ''Batterie Magazine'' (22). * Haid, Mike (June 2009). "Ryan Van Poederooyen: Developing a Terror Syndrome." ''

Modern Drummer ''Modern Drummer'' is a monthly publication targeting the interests of drummers and percussionists. The magazine features interviews, equipment reviews, and columns offering advice on technique, as well as information for the general public. ''Mo ...

'' (16). * "FIZD" (June 22, 2005).
Interviews: Ryan Van Poederooyen
" ''Nocturnal Horde''. * "EternityRites" (August 3, 2007).
Interview with Terror Syndrome Drummer Ryan VP
" ''MetalUnderground.com''.

External links

RVP Drums
(official site) {{DEFAULTSORT:Van Poederooyen, Ryan 1972 births Canadian male drummers Canadian people of Dutch descent Living people Musicians from British Columbia People from Port Alberni 21st-century Canadian drummers 21st-century Canadian male musicians