Max Yates
Acting
Biography
Max Yates began learning drums at the age of twelve, but it wasn’t until he turned sixteen and got his first proper drum kit that his passion truly took off. From that point on, drumming became far more than a hobby — it became a calling. Max’s approach to music has always been driven by a deep respect for both sound and spectacle. He’s inspired by musicians who bring as much energy to their live performances as they do precision to their recordings. His biggest influence is Tommy Lee, not for sheer technical complexity, but for his ability to make every show feel like an event. “He doesn’t just play through the songs,” Max says, “he performs them.” That philosophy has shaped Max’s own style behind the kit — powerful, dynamic, and always engaging. He’s never wanted to be “the guy sat still at the back that no one notices.” Instead, his drumming is as much a visual experience as it is a rhythmic foundation, ensuring that every performance leaves a lasting impression.
Known For
Recorded live at the Kyttaro Club in Athens, Greece, on March 1st, 2013, British melodic rockers TEN, led by frontman and songwriter Gary Hughes, delivered a set blending new material with fan-favourite classics. The release also features an unplugged performance recorded at Bat City, Athens, on February 28th, 2013. Setlist: "Gates Of Jerusalem/Arabian Knights", "Gunrunning", "Spellbound", "Ten Fathoms Deep", "Book of Secrets", "The Lights Go Down", "Endless Symphony", "The Hourglass and the Landslide", "The Robe", "Love Song", "Black Shadows", "After the Love Has Gone", "Unbelievable", "Valentine", "Red", "The Name of the Rose" Bat City (Unplugged): "Book of Secrets", "The Hourglass and the Landslide", "Sail Away", "After the Love Has Gone", "Black Shadows", "The Name of the Rose"
TEN: Live in Athens
Recorded live at Rock City, at the final Firefest XI in Nottingham, on October 24th 2014. Setlist: "Remembrance for the Brave", "Fear the Force", "Spellbound", "The Robe", "Apparition", "Battlefield", "The Lights Go Down", "It's Alive", "Valentine", "After the Love Has Gone", "Alone in the Dark Tonight", "Red", "The Name of the Rose"
TEN: Live at Firefest - The Final Fling
Recorded live at Rock City during Firefest IX, on October 19th 2012, as part of TEN's Heresy and Creed Tour. Setlist: "The Lights Go Down", "Spellbound", "Gunrunning", "Ten Fathoms Deep", "After the Love Has Gone", "Unbelievable", "Red", "The Name of the Rose"