Michael Thomas (musician)

Michael "Moose" Thomas (born 4 June 1981) is a Welsh drummer and songwriter, known for his role as a founding member and drummer of heavy metal band Bullet for My Valentine.

Michael "Moose" Thomas
Background information
Birth nameMichael Thomas
Also known asMoose
Born (1981-06-04) 4 June 1981
Genres
Occupation(s)
InstrumentsDrums
Labels
Associated acts

Thomas said that he first played guitar for two years and then he started playing drums. He said his main influence is Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters and that if it were not for him, he would not be playing drums. Other influences include Scott Travis of Judas Priest, Vinnie Paul of Pantera and Dave Lombardo of Slayer.[1]

On 4 December 2017, Thomas officially announced that he had parted ways with Bullet for My Valentine,[2] followed by an announcement of a band with current/former members of Throw the Fight, Threat Signal and Still Remains.[3]

On 9 January 2019, his new project was officially titled Kill the Lights and the single "The Faceless" was released.

Discography

Bullet for My Valentine
Main article: Bullet for My Valentine discography

Studio albums

EPs

References
  1. Bowar, Chad (3 February 2008). "Bullet For My Valentine Interview". About.com. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
  2. "BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Officially Parts Ways With Drummer MICHAEL 'MOOSE' THOMAS, Announces Replacement". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 4 December 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
  3. Kenetly, Greg. "Former And Current BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE & THREAT SIGNAL Members Form New Band". Metal Injection. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
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