TERROR SYNDROME drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen (THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND) has issued the following update:

"This HUGE update will provide you guys with info about my upcoming drum clinic, sessions I've done, new pictures, a new drumset diagram (the kit is bigger now!), a new video clip and news on my newest project Terror Syndrome.

1. It's been a whirlwind of a past year for myself with so much going on. First of all, the most recent news. I was asked to be part of the Vancouver International Drum Festival, taking place on October 28th, 2008 at The Tom Lee Music Hall in Downtown Vancouver. They wanted me to do a clinic and they wanted Terror Syndrome (my newest Metal creation) to play live as part of the festival. I gladly accepted and here we are! I look forward to seeing some of you RVP followers out there when the festival takes place. Tickets go on sale in Vancouver on October 8th at Tom Lee Music (Downtown Vancouver Location) or you can buy tickets on line at www.tomleemusic.com Look forward to seeing some of you there!

2. I have finally released the debut album for Terror Syndrome. This started as my solo project but turned into a band as soon as I found all the people to play on it. I wrote all the music, wrote half the lyrics, produced the album and played drums on the album. The album was mixed by the one and only Devin Townsend and it was mixed by Greg Reely (FEAR FACTOR, DEVILDRIVER) The album was released world-wide through the following digital distributors: iTunes, Napster, Amazon MP3, Rhapsody, Emusic, Lala, Shockhound.

A CD will be released in the future, first digital sales need to be done then you can expect a CD release. Other HUGE news... Terror Syndrome has recruited Dave Padden (Annihilator) as our new vocalist! This guy is sick and will be representing the band from now on. To read up on all the Terror Syndrome news (there's a lot!!!) from the past year you can go to myspace.com/terrorsyndromeband

3. I've upgraded my Pearl Reference Kit from a 4 piece to a 7 piece kit!!!! It's sick!!!! I played a 4 piece for over 10 years. I wanted to experiment with tones more by adding a second 14" snare and 10" and 13" Toms to my existing 12" Tom and 16" Floor Tom. I've added a Pearl Drum Rack to make my setup more organized and more comfortable to play. This kit sounds un-believable and looks sick!!!! To check out a Diagram of my new kit you can go here and check it out, there will also be a description of the Tom Sizes and updated information on my new Sabian Cymbal setup and my new Evans Skins setup.

4. I was less busy in the session world last year due to producing and completing the Terror Syndrome album but did manage to finish a session for a band called The Mighty One and I did some session work for Producer Brian Howes (HINDER, HEDLEY, PUDDLE OF MUD) on some record label projects he was doing. I also have joined the progressive rock band TEN WAYS FROM SUNDAY which also features Dave and Mike Young from DTB/Terror Syndrome. You can check out some rough demos Ten Ways did here. Hope you dig it.

5. As you've noticed, I have a new video clip up on the intro page of me recording drums for the Terror Syndrome album. The Lalu Video clip I had up has been moved to the 'Multimedia' section. I have also added some music from Terror Syndrome and The Mighty One to the 'Multimedia' section. Check it out and enjoy!

6. Lastly check out the Gallery section for new pics of RVP and my new Reference Drum Kit loaded with Sabian Cymbals and Evans Drum heads.

7. Lastly, thanks for the support over the past few years.... I have some amazing fans and it's always good to hear from you all. I'll keep you updated more often and check back more info as it happens on RVPdrums.com!"