BIO
Roshan Taraka Seneviratne is a charismatic, eclectic and renowned drummer/skinsman hailing from Sri Lanka. With 11 years experience, the 29 year old left handed drummer plays a combination of styles and is a multi-faceted player that specializes in Progressive Metal, Jazz, Thrash Metal, Technical Death Metal, Funk, Latin, Fusion and Eastern Rhythms.
Taraka is the drummer of Sri Lankan Metal titans Stigmata and is recognized for his signature blend of contemporary and orthodox style of playing. He has performed at leading festivals and tours in Malaysia, Australia, India, Dubai and New Zealand.
He recorded drums on Stigmata’s globally acclaimed albums ‘Psalms of Conscious Martyrdom’ (2010) and the recently released ‘The Ascetic Paradox'(2015) while he composed and recorded drums on Tantrum’s ‘Rebellion’ (2012) album as well.
He is inspired by Dream Theater, Megadeath, Iron Maiden, Arch Enemy, Slayer,Death, Lamb Of God and Nevermore while he cites Virgil Donati, Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, & Richard Christy as key influences.
This connoisseur of rhythm and percussion is one of the paramount contributors of ‘Pure Sri Lankan Metal’, is a monster performer live, continues to evolve while encompassing technique, musical dexterity and masterful precision into his unique aesthetic making him one of Asia’s finest musicians.
Taraka Senewiratne (Progressive Metal Drummer From Sri Lanka) It was recorded at Sooriya Village Studio Colombo By Denham Hakel and Mixed & Mastered By Izzy Wildchild at Wildchild Labz,,Production done by Vikum and Tiron of Hot Televise. For those who would like to support me kindly follow my official Facebook fan page.. Enjoy!!