I AM I, the new band featuring former DRAGONFORCE singer ZP Theart, announce their new drummer with the following statement:

"We are very pleased to announce that I Am I can now confirm that the exceptionally talented Phil Martini (DOWN & OUTZ, TOKYO DRAGONS, QUIREBOYS) is our new drummer."

With things really starting to build momentum after the release of their debut album, Event Horizon, I Am I found themselves in need of a professional, talented drummer with the same desire, humour and passion for their music as they had, and it didn't take long before they found themselves the ideal man.

Following a chance meeting at a Claytown Troupe gig, ZP and Phil found they got along famously and once Phil had heard the album, he was in.

Says ZP Theart: "We hadn't even started to look for a drummer yet but the first time I saw Phil playing, I knew he was the man for us. He's a great guy, really easy to work with and fitted straight into the band at first practice, & we're stoked he's now part of the I Am I team."

I Am I recently signed a worldwide publishing deal through Sony/ATV Music. Their deal, via Albam Songs, means they join a roster that includes BOB DYLAN, THE BEATLES, ROBERT PLANT, PEARL JAM, BON JOVI and LADY GAGA.

"I Am I are an incredibly exciting band. It's great to be involved from the very beginning. Event Horizon is - a brilliant album and there's no limit to what these guys can achieve." - Alan Bambrough Sony/ATV Music Publishing Limited

With the release of Event Horizon, the band's worldwide profile is now growing rapidly. Their debut video, 'Silent Genocide' taken from the album has had over 51,000 views on Youtube in just 7 weeks and with ZP's rock pedigree there simply are no limits to what this band can accomplish.

Their main stage show at Bloodstock on August 11th will be their first big festival performance and with ZP's incredible voice, charisma and boundless energy being driven forward by a great band, a fantastic and memorable show is guaranteed.