David Parkes

David Parkes

Dan Sultan/I Built The Sky/Wallet Inspector

David Parkes is a live session drummer hailing from Warrnambool, Victoria. Since relocating to Melbourne to complete a Bachelor of Music Performance at Melbourne Polytechnic, he has carved his name into the Australian Progressive Metal scene. David is currently the live drummer for instrumental group I Built The Sky and is a member of technical metal band Wallet Inspector. Most recently, David has developed his craft in live session work, sitting in for bands The Amity Affliction, Alpha Wolf, Paledusk (JPN), singer/songwriter Dan Sultan, and electronic dance artist Running Touch. Towards the end of 2024, David received the opportunity to fill-in for US Progressive Metal legends, Periphery, on their Australian Tour.

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  • Most Memorable Next-Level Performance?

    My most memorable Next-Level Performance was definitely having the opportunity to fill-in for the entirety of Periphery's Australian Tour at the end of 2024. Playing through songs I listened to when I was younger and then looking around onstage and realising I was playing them with heroes of mine was such an insane feeling! And to top it off, this was in front of some pretty massive crowds too!

  • What Drives Your Creativity?

    My creativity is driven by those surrounding me! Whether it's onstage or in a practice room, being able to play with incredible musicians is so inspiring. If the music is fresh and interesting, that also pushes my want to explore and create.

  • Why Do You Choose Vic Firth?

    I choose Vic Firth because they are by far the best in the game, and are in a league of their own. The absolute quality of the products is second-to-none. Vic Firth were the first pair of drumsticks I ever picked up, and to me, they are what a drumstick should feel like.

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