Stefan Schwarzmann

Stefan Schwarzmann (born 11 November 1965^[1]) is a German drummer who has recorded for Accept,^[2] U.D.O.,^[1][3] Running Wild,^[1][3] X-Wild, Krokus and Helloween.^[4] Schwarzmann joined Helloween as a replacement for departing drummer Mark Cross in 2003. Although Stefan got on well with the members of the band, he had other musical preferences. As a result, he chose to leave Helloween after the Rabbits on the Run Tour in early 2005.

Stefan Schwarzmann
Schwarzmann with Accept at Hellfest 2013
Background information
Born	(1965-11-11) 11 November 1965 (age 59)
Genres	Power metal, heavy metal
Occupation	Drummer
Website	stefanschwarzmann.com

In 2012, Schwarzmann and guitarist Mille Petrozza were contracted to record the album Revolution with Lacrimosa.^[5]

Equipment

Schwarzmann currently endorses Pearl drums, Aquarian drumheads, Wincent drumsticks, and Paiste cymbals:

• Signature 18" heavy china
• Signature 14" sound edge hi-hats
• Signature 19" full crash
• Signature 20" full crash
• 2002 20" crash
• Signature Dark Energy Mark l 20" dark dry ride
• 2002 14" sound edge hi-hats
• 2002 20" novo china
• Signature reflector 22" heavy full rash