Blas Elias
| Blas Elias | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Blas Elias Gomez |
| Born | August 18, 1967 |
| Origin | Kenedy, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
| Instruments | Drums, percussion, vocals |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Associated acts | Slaughter, Blue Man Group, Sin City Sinners |
| Website | slaughterweb |
Blas Elias (born August 18, 1967) is the original, and former, drummer of the hard rock band Slaughter. He also drums for the Las Vegas production of Blue Man Group.
Blas Elias (née Blas Elias Gomez) is also an actor, having appeared in the movie Rock Star (2001). Elias played drummer Donny Johnson, of the fictional band Blood Pollution. The film also featured performances by musicians such as Zakk Wylde, Jason Bonham, Myles Kennedy, Jeff Pilson, Brian Vander Ark, and Nick Catanese.
In 2000, Elias appeared in an instructional drumming video titled “Blas Elias of Slaughter - Drum Magic,” for Star Licks Productions.
Elias is endorsed by Ludwig Drums and Sabian Cymbals. At one time, he had his own Signature series Drumstick Made by Pro Mark Drumsticks. As of 2015 into 2016, he is the drummer for Las Vegas-based band Sin City Sinners with Michael "Doc" Ellis, Joshua Alan, and Scott Griffin.
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