John Macaluso

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Macaluso
Occupation	Drummer
Date Of Birth	Jan 21, 1968(1968-01-21)
Age	56
Birthplace	Commack
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Capricorn

John Macaluso Biography

John Macaluso is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on January 21, 1968 in Commack, New York, United States. John Macaluso (born January 21 1968) is an American drummer who has performed in the bands Ark, TNT, and Yngwie Malmsteen, among other groups. He was born in Commack, New York, Macaluso began playing drums when he was the age of 11. Recorded on more than 200 albums and performed on numerous world tours, Macaluso continues to compose and record music as well as perform live, give workshops and teach.

In 2012, following some collaborations with guitarist Pier Gonella, Macaluso joined the group Mastercastle and recorded the drums for the album On Fire.

In September 2016, it was announced that Macaluso joined Italian band Labyrinth.

Having appeared on so many solo albums in his career, it was not long before Macaluso would decide to release one of his own. He was later approached by Lion Music for publishing and distribution. This record, entitled John Macaluso & UNION RADIO, received nothing but top reviews by journalists and music lovers worldwide. It is a drummer’s solo album but the drumming is just a piece of its brilliance. The songwriting, sound, production and melodies are outstanding. The album has a very dark vibe but is also uplifting. It is closely resembling a “Pink Floyd meets Rush hanging out with Radio Head and Zeppelin”. Full length audio tracks are available on http://www.johnmacaluso.com. Macaluso says, “This album was like my National Geographic Adventure to make. I knew who I wanted on the record and was going to go through any length to get them on the there and record and write, on the spot with them. This is why my album took a year and a half to write and record. I traveled to Italy to write and record with Marco Sfogli (James LaBrie Band), to France for Keys, Pennsylvania for piano with Vitalij Kuprij, James LaBrie recorded vocals in Canada. I went to California to do guitar with Alex Masi, England, New Jersey and of course New York where I did all my drums. It was a trip and a half, but the result is bigger than I ever imagined. I told myself ‘if I am going to make a record, I am going to make A RECORD’, and so I did, despite the cost or time. I am very proud of UNION RADIO and everyone on it kicked as for me and delivered some of the best performances I have ever heard them do. I have recorded and been on tours, in hotels, bars, tour busses and all over with the musicians on my record so I have heard what they can do. They all raised the bar on this album and kicked, Mike DiMeo, Adrian Holtz, James LaBrie, Randy Coven, DiMuti who really kicked, Ze Gray, Vitalij Kuprij, Larry Meyer, Don Chaffin, Alex Rastopchin, Fabrizio Grossi, Donna and Laura Macaluso, Kristen Drewes, Suzi, Dina Cook, Jack Frost and many more, thanks!”

Macaluso, John; Joe Hartoularos (November 28, 2007). “John Macaluso Biography”. Retrieved November 28, 2007 .

John Macaluso Net Worth

John Macaluso is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Macaluso 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

John was a member of Powermad in the late 80s when he released Absolute Power in the late 1980s on Warner Bros. Records. Film director David Lynch had come across Absolute Power when he was writing his Nicolas Cage film, Wild at Heart. Lynch liked the album so much he decided to use this track in Slaughter House in a scene in the film. Powermad was transported from the United States to California in the film. John Macaluso makes his motion film debut on two different scenes featuring actor Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern. Wild at Heart went on to take home the Cannes Film Festival First Place Prize. After nearly one year straight, John would end his stint with Powermad and join Norway- based TNT. TNT.

The main riff in the Powermad song Slaughterhouse was also used as the soundtrack for an animated self-promotional commercial that was frequently seen through MTV Europe in the early 1990s.

In April 2013 he joined Symphony X until their drummer Jason Rullo recovers from health problems, supporting them on some South American and European tour dates.

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It was in Toten, Norway where John would cross paths with guitarist Tore Østby. Together, John and Tore had an immediate musical amalgamation of styles in the realm of a heavy groove, progressive rock mixed with a Latin feel. Blending flamenco guitars, double bass drumming and Pink Floyd-like moods, this sound would go on to form the progressive metal band known as Ark. Exploding with incredible reviews on their two albums, Ark impressed fans from around the world with their originality and live performances. Consisting of the world-renowned vocalist Jørn Lande, bassist Randy Coven (Mountain, Malmsteen), and Mats Olausson (Malmsteen), the band’s short history has made history to some. John Macaluso played a vital role in the band’s formation, writing and recording, having the two albums, ARK and Burn the Sun, under his belt.

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John Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John Macaluso celebrates birthday on January 21 of every year.

Soon after John’s first recording session, he would go on to meet guitarist Alex Masi, who is now a long-time friend. John and Alex have toured and recorded together since 1987 and are still at it to this day. John appears on several of Alex’s solo records, such as Vertical Invader and the writing collaboration Late Nights At Deserts Rim Rock. The two would then go on to record with bassist Randy Coven to form the trio MCM, Masi, Coven, Macaluso. MCM released the critically acclaimed album, Ritual Factory and its live counterpart, MCM Live 1900 Hard Times.