Raising the bar for the typical metal drummer, Brian Saunders has redefined the position, while smashing the sideman stigma placed on most drummers in the process with multiple creative blows.

    Hailing from Las Vegas , NV as a showroom/studio musician and teacher, Brian Saunders was intent on broadening the definition of what most drummers contribute creatively to the industry.  Discontent with merely making a living as a musician Brian went on sabbatical in Los Angeles studying with recording artists Rick Steel and Tim Alexander (Primus).  As a member of The Musicians Union Local #47 in Los Angeles, local studio work ensued and Brian found himself once again earning a living as a hired gun. I   After touring and playing extensively throughout his career with acts including Tommy Boy recording artist Sri, and legendary hard core metal creators I Defy, Brian began to write extensively and as a result: 

The Greatest Fear was born.

    Adding writer, producer and entrepreneur to his resume with The Greatest Fears critically acclaimed release The Coronation Of The Locust Queen on his own Red Room Records label, Brian finally filled the creative void.   Since forming The Greatest Fear with writing partner Jane Saunders, The Greatest Fearís debut CD The Coronation Of The Locust Queen has won the coveted Independent Music Awards 2006 Hard Rock/ Heavy Metal Album of The Year. The IMA awards are sponsored by the international tour publication The  Musician's Atlas And Borders  Books and Music  boasting a 4.5 million customer contact  program  whose judges included Norah Jones; Melissa Etheridge; Joe Perry; George Clinton; Paquito D'Rivera as well as industry professionals from UltraStar Entertainment and Billboard Magazine. Selected from thousands of CDs internationally, the Independent Music Awards has literally made the careers of past artists (Last years winner was Lacuna Coil). The Greatest Fear was named as 2005's Best Gothic Band by L.A. 's premier Local Music Magazine: The Rock City News, sold over 4000 copies of The Coronation Of The Locust Queen in less than 8 months and is touring extensively through out the United States . Never slowing down, Brian is slated to appear on episode #61 of Drum TV; Featuring Brian's double bass acumen with Ballistic Drum creator Joe Ballistic. Brian is excited to be interviewed and featured on a program that has included Bill Ward (Black Sabbath) and Dave Lombardo (Slayer) as past guests.

www.thegreatestfear.com

www.myspace.com/thegreatestfear

www.purevolume.com/thegreatestfear