Drummer Allen Benatar

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Born in Queens, NY Allen Benatar has been a dedicated drummer and live performer for as long as he can remember. At the age of thirteen, with an unspeakable amount of practice and dedication in school plays, Allen finally got the five piece Pearl Export Series drum kit that he had been dreaming about. As a young child, Allen always knew he would grow up to be the passionate musician he is today.

"The energy that runs through my body when I pick up a pair of sticks is unreal. The stage is my home, playing in front of people live is what I live for.. At that moment, nothing else matters".

In 1997, Allen met with a group of talented musicians who would eventually grow to be the relentless forces of their band, "Through the Discipline". TTD released over three CD/EP's and in 2004 their Debut Full Length CD/LP "Art of Survival" and sold thousands of copies worldwide. After a dozen U.S. / Canadian tours and signing with the Japanese record label "Gods Child Music" the band split, leaving Allen starving for more.

Six months after the end of TTD, Allen met (via Myspace) Felipe Roa & Chris Leblanc, 2 musicians from Boston Massachusetts who would then form "ACARO". After 6 months of traveling by bus and driving from N.Y. to Boston every weekend for practice, Allen finally made the move to Boston, MA with his new guitarist Felipe to make his long life dream a reality. After 1 year and by only their third live performance together, the band was opening for National Metal acts such as "Lamb Of God", "In Flames", "All That Remains" & "Unearth" to name a few.

After being with the band for two successful years, Allen decided it was time for him to expand his musical spectrum and pursue other opportunities.

Allen's contributions to every group he has joined the stage with are remarkable. He is able to manipulate his set in ways that no one has dared to try. Blessed with a rare ability to intuitively compute measures of time and beat, Allen's artful competitive edge is endless. Always ahead of his game, Allen's unique drumming style entails extremely fast and coordinated drum patterns that are recognized by many of his fans. His highly technical circular double-bass patterns and his off-time signature beats are extraordinarily uncommon. Allen continues to tour around the country and his impressive custom DW Lavender Lacquer drum kit doesn't leave his side.

Allen's internal fire burns solely for the desire to be the perpetual cutting-edge of the music industry. His talents and contributions have endless Possibilities and his desire to learn and grow are extremely admirable.

Allen currently resides in Miami, FL where he continues to make his dream a reality, as a professional drummer in today's exploding music industry.

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Allen is always open to working with new Bands & Artists

Tour / Studio / Songwriting & Collaboration - All Genres!

nterest email: info_allenbenatar.com

CURRENT 2011 SCHEDULE

12//711 - Laying drum tracks w/ Pretty Ricky

12/6/11 - In the Studio w/ Pretty Ricky

9/26/11 - Debut Music Video w/ City of Treason! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW35xfx1t9s

8/13/11 & 8/14/11 - Video Shoot w/ COT

8/2/11 - Studio Studio & more Studio ... Off to Record!

7/30 - 8/2 - NYC business meetings

7/26/11 - Back in the Studio with upcoming FL Rock Band, City Of Treason.

7/15/11 - Meeting w/ new artist & producer in MIA

5/27/11 - Currently in the Studio w/ Rock/Metal Band from Miami

(more info TBA)! *

1/14/11 - Working with Miami's very own "Pretty Ricky" in the Studio on new music & beats!

1/2/11 - Collaborating w/ Miami "House DJ" *beats & new music

1/2/11 - Allen was recently featured in Pretty Ricky's new music video for their debut song "Cookie Cutter" (top right of the video about 7secs in, walking into the "Moonlight Diner" with 2 hot models) Thanks guys! lol The video shoot was tons of fun! It's always a pleasure working with these dudes!

Watch Pretty Ricky's Debut "Cookie Cutter" Video off of their New Album "Bluestars" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtH45peWCi4

More news on Allen's collaboration with Pretty Ricky coming soon!

12/2010 - Working with Miami Metal band "Oblivious Signal" in the Studio on new material & Live events. (Dates in Tour Section)

9/15/10 - Collaboration w/ Miami Hip-Hop/Rock artist " "ReddiRay" on new material, Studio work & new Rock band "Last King" !

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Palladium Worchester MA

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Allen Benatar - Live Drum Cam Collection

City of Treason - Firewalker

Allen Benatar w/ ACARO + UNEARTH PORTLAND ME (Drum Cam)

Allen Benatar - Deadmau5 Remix w/Drums

Allen Benatar w/ Last King _The Hilton Hotel & Resort

Allen Benatar w/ Oblivious Signal 2010 _Revolution Live - Ft.Lauderdale FL

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Upcoming Dates:

coming soon..

Recent Dates:

w/ OBLIVIOUS SIGNAL - www.oblivioussignal.com

7/23/11 _Xtreme Indoor Karting - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

http://xtremeindoorkarting.com/xtreme-special-event/pedal-to-the-metal-concert/

10/10/2010 _ Churchills - Miami, FL

10/15/2010 _ Revolution Live - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

w/ LAST KING - www.myspace.com/lastkingband

12/6/09 _Hilton Hotel Beach Resort -"Toys 4 Tots" Toy Drive"

w/ ACARO - www.acarometal.com

10/16/08 Worcester, MA _Ralphs Diner - Oak Knoll, Joe Stump

11/1/08 Manhattan, NYC _Ace of Clubs - Thera, Desolate, Here Lies, In All Dishonesty

11/2/0811 Jamaica Plain, MA _Midway Cafe - Summoning Hate, Endswait, Blacktrip

11/25/08 Allston, MA _Great Scott - Closed Casket, Summoning Hate, Revocation

12/6/08 Worcester, MA _The Palladium - In Flames, Gojira, 36 Crazyfists (SOLD OUT)

1/30/09 Portland, ME _The Station Unearth, Emmure, Born of Osiris, Impending Doom

2/26/09 Allston, MA _Great Scott Thy Will Be Done, Exyde, Wrath of Man, Godess Of My Religion

3/19/09 Holyoke, MA _Waterfront Tavern Diecast, Our Darkest Day, Bury the Weak, Left Among the Dead, Dead By Wednesday, Medicated Savage, The Grave

4/12/09 Allston, MA _Obriens Summoning Hate, Revocation, Superpower, Cirque De Carne, BearStorm, Lolita Black

4/18/09 Worcester, MA - _The Palladium New England Metal Fest - Lamb Of God, All That Remains, God Forbid, Municiple Waste - www.metalandhardcorefestival.com

4/27/09 Everett, MA Rumors Untombed, Wrath of Man

TOUR ARCHIVE "1997"-"2007"

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