Kansas City Native (and now New York City resident), John Longstreth, is currently considered one of the most proficient drummers in the modern Death Metal musical scene.

Displaying incredible technique (such as seemingly unattainable blast beats, astonishing speed, control and endurance) as well as a solid command of versatility behind the drums, John is a highly reputable influence in the world of drumming. Seeing is believing as John's prowess behind some of the genres' most popular or up & coming Death Metal/Underground bands leaves people eagerly searching for more information on this personality.

John began his path to drumming on pots & pans but eventually graduated to a small, beginning drum set in his Kindergarten years. Growing up with a notable jazz musician as a father in the Kansas City, John was consistently exposed to the music of influential Jazz greats. It wasn't until his Junior High years where he officially decided to delve into the world of drumming by studying with Kansas City musician, Ray Demarchi.

His first experience as a member of a band was through his early Death Metal project entitled Malicious Intent. As this project was coming to a close, he joined Angelcorpse for a variety of recordings (such as the reputable albums 'Hammer of the Gods' and 'Exterminate') as well as a series of EPs, popular singles and European touring. Shortly following his Angelcorpse departure (and a brief stint with Christian Death Metal band, Possession), John joined the technical death metal band, Origin.

John's notable style and captivating technique earned him the position as Origin's drummer where he has remained a driving force behind the band since 1999. Origin has experienced great success in the genre for many years, touring along side of many reputable Death Metal bands such as Nile, Arch Enemy, Hate Eternal, and Morbid Angel just to name a small few,  and has seen excellent response throughout the music world from releasing popular recordings such as 'Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas', 'Antithesis,' 'Entity', and Unparalleled Universe.  

The technical and physical demand of Origin has enabled John to hone his characteristic drumming methods for many years which has earned him the reputation of a studio session/ session touring musician. John has been employed as a recording musician and a touring drummer by various other distinguished Metal bands such as Dying Fetus, Dim Mak, Skinless and Gorguts. Other studio projects include Codex Ritual, Unmerciful, and Crator as well as additional touring experience through bands such as Exhumed and The Red Chord.

John has appeared in various media outlets including the world renown Modern Drummer magazine and he endorses Pearl Drums, Meinl Cymbals, ACD Unlimited Pedals, Scorpion Drum Sticks, Footblaster Triggers, and Deathwish Coffee.