Suffering Rites
Self-Titled EP (2024)
@Mostovna, Slovenia 2017 - aristocraziawebzine.com
Stephen Wilkinson is a talented multi-instrumentalist who has been performing on drums for over 20 years, gaining vast live and recording experience. Whilst currently drumming in several bands including Void of Light, Enucleate, Suffering Rites, and Myvalyir, Stephen has also performed on the more extreme end of the Metal spectrum as a member of Dragged Into Sunlight. During this time, he helped to write and record their EP - Terminal Aggressor II - and the band toured Europe with The True Mayhem (twice) and performed at festivals including Damnation Festival (UK), Dark Mofo (AUS), Netherlands Death Fest (NL), and Brutal Assault (CZ). Stephen also previously performed live with One Machine and has recorded and performed with a multitude of bands such as Repulsive, Pteroglyph, Slaughter Throne, and more.
Alongside his “heavier” endeavors, Stephen has a plethora of musical qualifications and experience including ATCL Diplomas on both Classical Guitar and Recorders, Grade 8 Alto Saxophone, Grade 7 Drums, and Grade 5 Music Theory. Along with this, he has vast experience of performing in various orchestras and ensembles including the National Youth Guitar Ensemble, The Corinium Player’s Guitar Ensemble, and the Swindon Jazz Orchestra.
A collection of musical works that Stephen has had the privilege to perform on:
Self-Titled EP (2024)
Chaorealm EP (2024)
Enshroud EP (2023)
Self-Titled EP (2022)
Terminal Aggressor II (2020)
Astral Rot EP (2020)
The Flesh Domain EP (2017)
Isolation EP (2015)
Wrath of an Ancient Darkness EP (2014)
Serious Business EP (2012)