El Estepario Siberiano
El Estepario Siberiano | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jorge Garrido 12 July 1996 Valencia, Spain |
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| Occupations | |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Member of | The Cost |
| Formerly of | |
| Website | elestepariosiberiano |
Jorge Garrido (born 12 July 1996), known professionally as El Estepario Siberiano, is a Spanish drummer and content creator.[1] He is a former member of the Spanish metal band Saratoga (2020–2023), and he has toured with the Puerto Rican rapper Residente. He plays with the metal band the Cost.
Garrido has gained recognition for his drumming technique, particularly his speed and one-handed drumming capabilities, which have been profiled in publications such as Modern Drummer and Metal Hammer.[2] In 2023 and 2024, he was recognized by Drumeo in their annual awards.[3][4]
Early life
Garrido was born in Valencia, Spain. He began playing drums at a young age, citing influence from rock and metal genres. Before achieving professional prominence, he worked as a drummer in various local orchestras and cover bands in Spain to support his musical career.[5]
Career
Saratoga (2020–2023)
Garrido entered the Spanish metal scene in 2020, when he replaced Dani Pérez as the drummer for the Spanish metal band Saratoga.[6][7] He performed on the band's 30th-anniversary tour and is featured on the live album 22/10/22... La historia continúa, recorded at La Riviera in Madrid.[8] Garrido announced his departure from the band in March 2023, citing the desire to focus on his health as well as personal projects.[7]
The Cost and Residente (2024–present)
Following his departure from Saratoga, in 2023, Garrido formed the band the Cost with vocalist Peter Connolly and bassist Chris Attwell. They released the singles "Not for Me" and "Requiem" in 2024.[9] That year, Garrido also joined the live touring band for Puerto Rican rapper Residente. Garrido performed internationally with Residente, including a concert at the Zócalo in Mexico City, attended by approximately 180,000 people.[10]
Online presence and tutorials
Garrido maintains a significant online presence, where he publishes drum covers, tutorials, and demonstration videos. He is noted for his complex "one-handed" drumming arrangements of songs by bands such as Slipknot and Avenged Sevenfold.[11]
His educational content and technical skills have led to repeated recognition by the online drumming education platform Drumeo. He won the "Drummer of the Year" award (Internet/Social Media category) in 2023 and Drummer of the Year in 2024.[3][4]
Style and influences
Garrido uses a matched grip and is known for high-speed kick drum techniques and linear drumming. He has publicly discussed his rigorous practice routine, which often involves playing for several hours daily to maintain endurance.[2] He is an endorser of Pearl Drums, Meinl Percussion, and Evans Drumheads.[12][13][2]
Discography
with Saratoga
- 22/10/22... La historia continúa (2023)
with the Cost
- "Not for Me" (2024)
- "Requiem" (2024)
- Doppler Affection (2025)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drumeo Awards | YouTube Drummer of the Year | Won |
| 2024 | Drumeo Awards | Drummer of the Year | Won |
References
- ^ Regoli, Stefania (16 August 2023). "Watch This Highly Skilled Drummer's Mind-Blowing Covers of Famous Rock and Pop Songs". My Modern Met. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ a b c "El Estepario Siberiano: Trust the Process". Modern Drummer. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ a b "The Winners of the 2023 Drumeo Awards – Drumeo Beat". Free Online Drum Magazine | The Drumeo Beat. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ a b "The Winners of the 2024 Drumeo Awards". Drumeo. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ Entrevista al Estepario Siberiano [Interview with Estepario Siberiano] (in Spanish). Bateristas Magazine. 21 March 2021.
- ^ rafabasa (9 December 2020). "Saratoga nos presenta a su nuevo batería" [Saratoga introduces their new drummer]. rafabasa.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Saratoga – Introduce New Drummer". Metal Storm. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ "Saratoga – Members". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "The Cost". Dynamic Talent International. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ Meléndez, Arturo (7 September 2025). "Residente congrega a más de 180 mil asistentes al Zócalo" [Residente draws over 180,000 attendees to the Zócalo]. La Razón de México (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "El Estepario Siberiano Is a Monster". Metal Injection. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "El Estepario Siberiano Joins Pearl Drums". Drumming News Network. 16 November 2025. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "Artists: El Estepario Siberiano". Meinl Cymbals. Retrieved 25 November 2024.