Paul Mazurkiewicz
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| Paul Mazurkiewicz | |
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| Birth name | Paul Mazurkiewicz |
| Genre(s) | Death metal |
| Occupation(s) | drummer |
| Instrument(s) | drums |
| Years active | 1988-Present |
| Associated acts | Cannibal Corpse |
| Website | http://www.cannibalcorpse.net |
| Notable instrument(s) | |
| Sabian Ddrum |
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Paul Mazurkiewicz is the drummer of Cannibal Corpse, and one of two remaining original members, the other being bassist Alex Webster.
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[edit] Musical History
Paul was originally in the band Tirant Sin, alongside other future Cannibal Corpse members Chris Barnes and Bob Rusay. He, Barnes and Rusay met up with Alex Webster and Jack Owen in 1988, and Cannibal Corpse was formed.
[edit] Role in Cannibal Corpse
Besides being the band's drummer, Paul is a composer and primary songwriter of the group, Paul's intricate lyrics are recognized as being the group's most complex, as seen in songs such as "Dead Human Collection," "Frantic Disembowelment," "Monolith," and "Worm Infested." (Source: http://www.tombofthemutilated.net/Paul-Mazurkiewicz-Cannibal-Corpse-Biography.html)
[edit] Trivia
Mazurkiewicz is a Polish-American [1] and is also a vegetarian. He uses Ddrum drums and Sabian cymbals, as well as Axis Pedals and Regal Tip sticks.
He is married to Deana, with a daughter named Ava.
He doesn't smoke or drink.
Musical Influences: Dave Lombardo - Slayer, Jan Axel Blomberg ‘Hellhammer’ - Mayhem, Sean Reinert - Cynic (ex-Death).
Religion: Catholic [1]
Hobbies: Ice Hockey and Football
Books: Angela's Ashes, Black Hawk Down, Angels and Demons, Into Thin Air and anything by Anne Rule.
Movies: Fargo, Freddy Got Fingered, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Smokey and the Bandit
Television: Curb Your Enthusiasm, Family Guy, My Name is Earl, Seconds from Disaster, South Park, What Not to Wear, The Office, Will and Grace
"I've just been a big fan of all metal music like Napalm Death and Morbid Angel" [2]
[edit] External links
Cannibal Corpse tribute site: http://www.tombofthemutilated.net/Paul-Mazurkiewicz-Cannibal-Corpse-Biography.html
Paul's MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/paulmazurkiewicz
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