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Nija Walker
Nija Walker (son of the late Sun Ra’s
Arkestra drummer Eric “Samurai Celestial” Walker) is only 22 years old
and has been playing drums since the age of 3. In high school, Nija’s
instrument of choice was the Trombone. After mastering the Trombone (and
other instruments), he set his goal out for something much bigger. He
was intrigued by the drums, so he set his mind out to master them. Now,
Nija is an American Death Metal Drummer who is regarded as one of the
most voracious, intense performers of his time. He is currently writing,
composing, and playing for Rise Records’ Recording Act “A Different
Breed Of Killer”. Nija was a founding member of the Knoxville, TN Metal
Act “Psychotic Behavior”, which included Phil Bozeman and Ben Savage of
Metal Blade Records’ Recording Act “Whitechapel”, in addition to a brief
stint in Raleigh, NC band “Cloacal Kiss”. He has participated in
numerous drummer events and contests.
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Proficient in numerous
styles, Nija excels at Metal, Funk, R&B, Latin, Rock,
and Jazz. He has performed alongside such notable
drummers as Kevin Lane, Mike Ranne, and University of
Tennessee Professor Keith Brown. He has also graced the
stage with legendary musicians Donald Brown, Rocky
Widner, and Bill Scarlett, among others. Nija has also
been a student of recording technologies for eight
years, and worked directly under world-renowned
mastering engineer Seva at SoundCurrent Mastering in
Knoxville, Tenn.
Nija's talents have carried him across the country to
all major music markets including New York, Boston,
Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, and more. He has received
national press in magazines like METAL EDGE and OUTBURN
and online at ABOUT.COM, NOISECREEP.COM, and
PUREGRAINAUDIO.COM among other outlets. He has
established endorsement agreements with companies such
as Paiste Cymbals, Ahead drumsticks, and Soultone
Cymbals. Recently, Nija has announced the formation of
an Artist Management / Business Development company in
Knoxville, TN. |
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