Léo Margarit
Léo Margarit is a French drummer, currently living in Sweden as a member of Pain of Salvation.
About
Born in 1981 in a musician family in the south of France, Léo Margarit started playing drums at the age of 5 and entered the local music school when he was 6. He moved to Montpellier at 14 to study at the National Conservatory of the Region where he obtained degrees in classical percussion, ear training and music chamber. In the meantime he played concerts with the Montpellier National Philharmonic Orchestra in France and in Europe. Later he joined the French extreme metal band Zubrowska with whom he played at European festivals in 2007. Léo Margarit was named as the new drummer of Pain of Salvation, a Swedish based progressive rock/metal band in late 2007. He now lives in Eskilstuna (Sweden) and works with the band on their upcoming record.
Gear
Sonor Designer maple light 20/8/10/12/13/15/16
Sonor Designer maple light snaredrum 14X4
Sonor Signature steel snaredrum 14X8
Tama Iron Cobra pedals and drum throne
Zildjian cymbals: A Custom 6, K/Z 13, A Custom 15, Avedis Medium Ride 22
Sabian cymbals: Max Stax 10, HH Thin Crash 16, AAX Chinese 16
Wincent 5B RoundTip
