Working as an independent professional drummer for many years, Torsten played for a lot of artists in several musical styles like rock, pop, metal, fusion and r’n’b live and in studio. For example: Romy Conzen, Thomas Godoj, Wirtz, DARI, Mo-Torres, Micky Brühl Band, Cat Ballou (…) and many more.

With Thomas Godoj he played some big shows while touring through Germany, Austria, Poland and Switzerland.

In 2002-2004 he was touring international with „Drum’n’Didg“ through Germany, Italy, Poland, Estonia, France, Spain and USA, playing a drum’n’bass - style of music based on didgeridoo and drumset.

With his experience working in different studios all over Germany, since 2014 he offers drum- recordings and programmings in his own drumstudio.

What is it you like so much about playing Pearl Drums? 

Every time I go on stage or sit down in the studio I know that I can trust my drums with the best sound you can get - no matter which style of music. The pedals are the smoothest on the market and all the hardware is unbreakable. Ok …. and Jeff was playing Pearl ;)

Which drummer/band influenced you most into playing drums? 

I remember as a kid I’ve played to TOTO records and Jeff Porcaro behind his (Pearl -) drumkit all day long. Still loving it. Today a few more names are Gavin Harrison, Mike Mangini, Gerald Hayward, Simon Phillips

Who in your mind are the drummers of tomorrow, who has caught you eye ? 

There are a lot of great players all around the planet . Every day I see someone on YouTube who impresses me. Too much to list.

What do you like most about being a drummer? 

Being the drummer.

What is the worst thing to happen to you during a show? 

It was a few seconds before starting the first song, the intro was playing and I come to stage and I saw that we forgot to set up the throne top. 

What do you practice and for how long? 

I love playing my drums - I'll try to play as much as possible. There’s no timetable.  

What is your best advice to a young player wanting to make it in this industry? 

Listen to all kinds of music and love what you’re do!