Stix Zadinia


Darren Leader, better known by his stage name Stix Zadinia, is an American drummer. He is best known as the drummer and keyboardist for the glam metal band Steel Panther.
Zadinia was a member of a band called The Thornbirds with Russ Parrish, the guitarist for Steel Panther, Jeff Duncan, a former member of rock-metal supergroups Odin, Armored Saint, and DC4, and bassist Dean Cameron.
His stage name, Stix Zadinia, is meant to sound like the phrase "sticks it in ya".

Equipment

For his equipment, Zadinia plays DW drums, frequently alternating between a one and two bass drum setup. He also endorses Sabian cymbals, Remo drumheads, and Vic Firth drumsticks.
Drums: DW Collectors maple series :
Cymbals: Sabian