Biography

Mike Pitman is an accomplished professional musician. When not busy behind the drums for Xerath Mike is a full time teacher in maximum security psychiatric hospitals. Mike also works as a professional session drummer, guitarist and writer for projects ranging from the BBC to EMI. Mike has a degree in music and many playing and production accreditations on commercial releases outside Xerath. More recently Mike joined Xerath frontman Richard Thomson’s side project ‘Primer’ on bass.

www.mikepitman.com

www.myspace.com/mikepitman

www.myspace.com/primeruk

Past & Present Projects:

Jade, Dave Bower Project, L.I.A, Primer, Vae Victus, Despicable Individual, Primitai, Cattleprod

Gear

Mapex drums and Hardware, Roland Electronics, Pro Mark Sticks, Sabian Cymbals

Influences

Virgil Donati, Dave Weckl, David Garibaldi, Pat Torpey, Dennis Chambers, Vinnie Paul, Nick Barker, Mike Mangini, Gavin Harrison, Marco Minemann, Pete Riley, Mark Mondesir, Simon Phillips, Manu Katché, Ricky Lawson, Gene Hoglan, Dimebag Darrell, Jack DeJohnette, Raymond Herrera, George “Spanky” McCurdy, Lil’ John Roberts, Gary Novak, Peter Erskine, Gary Husband, Bill Bruford, Jaco Pastorius, Nuno Bettencourt, Neil Peart, John Blackwell, Chris Coleman, Zakk Wylde, Benny Greb, Billy Cobham, Jeff Porcaro, Mike Portnoy, Alan White, Vinnie Colauita, Carter Beauford, Vitek.