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Bryan Mantia

American drummer

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Also known as Brain · Bryan Kei Mantia

Born: February 4, 1963
Birthplace: Cupertino
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: drummer
, film score composer
, record producer
Education: San Jose State University
, Musicians Institute
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Bryan Kei Mantia, known professionally as Brain, is an American rock drummer. He has played with bands such as Primus, Guns N' Roses, Praxis, and Godflesh, and with other performers such as Tom Waits, Serj Tankian, Bill Laswell, Bootsy Collins, and Buckethead. He has also done session work for numerous artists and bands.

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KKind Regards2010 · album by Melissa Reese, Bryan Mantia, Buckethead

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