Joshua Mathis
Reno,NV
Summary
Dynamic Drum Tech with experience at Ensiferum, adept at tuning and building drum kits efficiently. A team player with clear communication skills, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring seamless performances. Known for my improvisation abilities and disciplined approach, I consistently enhance the drummer's experience on stage.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Drum Tech
Ensiferum
United States, Canada
02.2025 - Current
Executed loading and unloading of drum kit, ensuring proper handling and organization.
Working with FOH and Monitor Engineers to ready the stage for the band. Drinks, Towels, Setlists, Checking Mic's, Checking Instruments.
During the set - Watching the drummer and entire band in case something happens and needs my attention on stage during the show. Fixing any issues and getting off stage as quickly as possible.
Drum Tech
Korpiklaani
USA, Canada
02.2025 - Current
Executed loading and loading of drum kit, ensuring proper handling and organization.
Working with FOH and monitor engineers to ready the stage for the band. Drinks, Towels, Setlist, Checking Mic’s, Checking Instruments.
During the set - Watching the drummer and entire band in case something happens and need my attention on stage during the show. Fixing any issues and getting off stage as quickly as possible.
Driver
Rivers Of Nihil
USA, Canada
05.2025 - Current
Driving the band from Venue to Venue. Keeping the truck in clean condition as well as keeping water in the tank, Clearing the water tanks nightly. Adhearing to all height and speed restrictions on the highways overnight.
Class C License
Drummer
As If!
Reno, NV
11.2025 - Current
As If! 🎸
Northern Nevadas’s ultimate 90’s cover band—bringing the soundtrack of the decade to life.
Pop rock, alt and grunge hits you forgot you loved.
Live. Loud. Pure 90’s nostalgia🤘
Current Linup -
Laura Rocke - Vocals
Bud Difatta - Guitar
Rachel Schlingheyde - Bass
Josh Mathis - Drums
Drummer
Cyborg Octopus
San Fransisco, CA
10.2016 - Current
Progressive Death Metal Band based in San Fransisco California.
The band has released 3 studio albums.
Learning To Breathe - 2016
Between The Light And Air - 2022
Bottom Feeder - 2024
Current Linup
Ian Forsythe - Vocals
Bobby Carroll - Guitar
Max Coley - Bass
Patrick Carona - Sax, Keys
Josh Mathis - Drums
Education
High School Diploma -
North Valleys High School
Reno 06-2009
Skills
- Tuning any sized drum kit
- Building Kit and Electronics for the kit quickly but correctly
Team Player
- Easy to get along with
- Good sense of humor
- Will get whatever is asked of me done (As long as its possible)
- Knowledge of Trigger systems and actual triggers rim mount and baseboard mount
(Generally using the TM2 and SPDX for trigger setups)
- Cleaning cymbals and heads to give the drummer the best experience possible when they sit down to play
- Keeps drinking of alcohol to a minimum on tour
- Clear Communication
- Improvising when needed
- Self Motivated and Disciplined
Affiliations
Ensiferum - Finish Folk Metal (Finland)
Korpiklanni - Finish Folk Metal (Finland)
Rivers Of Nihil - American Death Metal (USA
Cyborg Octopus - Drummer
As If! - Drummer
RL Drums - Endorsed Artist
Omete Cymbals - Endorsed Artist
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Drummer
As If!
11.2025 - Current
Driver
Rivers Of Nihil
05.2025 - Current
Drum Tech
Ensiferum
02.2025 - Current
Drum Tech
Korpiklaani
02.2025 - Current
Drummer
Cyborg Octopus
10.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
North Valleys High School