Dennis Stelling is a hard-hitting, versatile drummer known for pocket grooves, intricate stick work, and the ability to lock into progressive, alternative, and metal settings without losing power or flair. He currently drives AbuzementPark, his solo project, while earlier credits include Tom Martini’s Distorted Voices, Ghost Tribe Rebellion, Demented Truth, and InRuinz. His style blends technical precision with stage energy—complete with stick twirling and occasional harmony vocals—making him a reliable force in both original and tribute contexts.
A Scorpion Percussion Signature Artist, Stelling relies on their Immortal Series for the abuse he dishes out night after night. He favors a custom 8D model (barrel tip, roughly 16.25–16.5 inches) with Venom Grip because the hickory holds up under heavy impact, the balance reduces hand fatigue, and the grip only improves as the sticks heat up. The fluorescent finish also reads well under lights when he spins them.
Beyond the kit, Stelling has publicly pursued larger stages, including a bold open bid for the Primus drum chair after Tim Alexander’s departure. Though the role went elsewhere, the move underscored his ambition and comfort with experimental, high-demand material. Based in the Tampa area, he continues to balance band work, studio sessions, and an open attitude toward the next serious opportunity.
Dennis Stelling is a hard-hitting, versatile drummer known for pocket grooves, intricate stick work, and the ability to lock into progressive, alternative, and metal settings without losing power or flair. He currently drives AbuzementPark, his solo project, while earlier credits include Tom Martini’s Distorted Voices, Ghost Tribe Rebellion, Demented Truth, and InRuinz. His style blends technical precision with stage energy—complete with stick twirling and occasional harmony vocals—making him a reliable force in both original and tribute contexts.
A Scorpion Percussion Signature Artist, Stelling relies on their Immortal Series for the abuse he dishes out night after night. He favors a custom 8D model (barrel tip, roughly 16.25–16.5 inches) with Venom Grip because the hickory holds up under heavy impact, the balance reduces hand fatigue, and the grip only improves as the sticks heat up. The fluorescent finish also reads well under lights when he spins them.
Beyond the kit, Stelling has publicly pursued larger stages, including a bold open bid for the Primus drum chair after Tim Alexander’s departure. Though the role went elsewhere, the move underscored his ambition and comfort with experimental, high-demand material. Based in the Tampa area, he continues to balance band work, studio sessions, and an open attitude toward the next serious opportunity.
