Originally Posted by: mcrcomicsI do belive I will sit down with them and just say what I have to say. Thanks for all your impot.

Razbo I guess it's safe to say your a drumer too.. How long you been playing, and what kind of set do you have. I have been playing the drums for many years now, and those years have been good, but I have noticed that at least in my openion noone cares about the drumer. Hes in the back making a bunch of noice. I would like to give the front stage a try. Having all eyes on me type of thing I guess.

Hey mcrcomics,
If the ego clash is going to happen, you may as well get it over with now. If you play multiple instruments, and are proficient at each one, you are a great asset to the band. I think you have to tell them how you feel, and that you play other instruments as well, that's part of what being a band is. You share opinions, thoughts, feelings, and ideas to make the unit tighter. You said you feel like no one cares about the drummer, when really you are the true backbone of the band. There is no band without a drummer, and a solid bass player that follows your kick drum. This is a must in a working band, and drums, and bass are the meat and potatoes. Everything else is a side dish to make it more tasty.

Another option is to start your own project where you're the frontman on guitar. I have a friend in Nashville who's played drums for 25 years, and also has his own band in which he is the frontman, and lead singer. This may be another option for you, no matter what you do, DON'T keep it a secret from anyone in the current group.

You already know what you have to do, and you should have equal say in what goes on with the band, whether you're in front, or behind everyone else on drums. Let us know how it goes, and I hope you get to do what you want. Everyone should be open to suggestions, and be able to take constructive criticism. What's best for the band in the long run, should be what everyone involved really wants.