Sakae is continuing to build a roster of UK and international talent backing its drum range, adding Area 11 drummer, Leo Taylor.
His signing follows hard on the addition of Luke Patterson (Clean Bandit) and Paul Jones (Sigma).
Area 11 are an electronic rock band, whose recent album Modern Synthesis hit number 27 in the UK album charts and number two in the UK rock charts.
The band have toured the UK twice to capacity audiences and have built a fanbase of over 100,000 worldwide.
Taylor commented on his appointment: “Sakae have a history of making the highest quality drums, and I’m extremely excited to be working alongside such a legendary product. Their desire to get me what I wanted and their support has meant I ended up with a kit that fits perfectly with my playing style.”
He plays a Sakae Almighty six-ply North American Maple Ocean finish kit. Heavier lugs help to focus vibration and sound transmission to the shell edge. Cradle Mounting System for tone isolation.
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