Stefan Gemballa
Flowing Tears

www.flowingtears.com, www.redaim.com, www.powerwof.net

Stefan Gemballa started playing drums in 1985. He took lessons with a private teacher for a few years and since then he's been self-taught. In the 90s he checked out loads of bands, tried out different styles, toured the world and recorded 5 full length Albums with 3 bands.

The gig with Flowing Tears came in 2000 when he received a phone call from the band's mastermind, Ben. “I happily accepted and have been hard hitting with FT ever since,” says Stefan. In 2004 Flowing Tears became "the flagship of German Gothic Metal” with their Album “Razorbliss," gaining recognition all across Europe.

Stefan is still busy in a few bands besides Flowing Tears, playing mostly Metal and Rock stuff: Red Aim (as alter ego “Mitch Buchanan”) , Mercury Tide and Powerwolf (as alter ego “Stefane Funebre”) to mention a few.

What does Stefan have to say about Mapex Drums? “I remember the very first time I ever played on a Mapex- Kit. I was afraid of that great and musical sound that blew me away!"

Recording Credits (Drums):
1994 – Finishing Stroke „Blue“ (CD-Twin Records)
1996 – Finishing Stroke “Live ‘96” (CD-Klondike Records)
1997 – 360 Degree “Hot” (CD-Klondike Records)
1998 – Red Aim “Orange” (CD-People Like You/Century Media Records)
1999 – Red Aim “Call me tiger…” (CD-People Like You/Century Media Records)
2000 – Red Aim “The Aprilfuckers EP” (Vinyl Single-People Like You/Century Media Records)
2001 – Red Aim “Saartanic Cluttydogs” (CD/LP-People Like You/CenturyMedia Records)
2002 – Flowing Tears “Serpentine” (CD/LP-Century Media Records)
2002 – Red Aim “Flesh for Fantasy” (CD/LP-MetalBlade Records)
2003 – Mercury Tide “Why?” (CD-Century Media Records)
2003 – Red Aim “Niagara” (CD/LP-Metal Blade Records)
2004 - Flowing Tears "Razorbliss" (CD-Century Media Records)
2005 - Powerwolf "Return in Bloodred" (CD/LP-Metal Blade Records)