Ryan Van Poederooyen | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ryan Joost Van Poederooyen |
| Also known as | RVP |
| Born | November 13, 1972 Port Alberni, British Columbia |
| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Genres | Heavy metal, progressive rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, session musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, Percussion |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Website | RVP Drums (defunct) |
Ryan Joost Van Poederooyen (/væn ˈpuːdərɔɪ.ən/;[1] born November 13, 1972), often referred to by his initials RVP, is a Canadian drummer. He gained international recognition[2] as a member of progressive metal groups The Devin Townsend Band (2002–2007) and The Devin Townsend Project (2009-2018). He is currently a member of progressive rock band Ten Ways from Sunday. as well as the founder of metal bands God Awakens Petrified, Terror Syndrome, and Imonolith.
- ^ Ryan Van Poederooyen On Recording With The Devin Townsend Project." The Stage. Retrieved August 19, 2009.
- ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. p. 157. New Plymouth: Zonda Books Limited. ISBN 0-9582684-0-1.