Introduction

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Welcome to the journey of Liben Toms


a drummer, mentor, storyteller who transforms every beat into a testament of faith and resilience.


With a drumming journey that began at the age of five using bongos and a practice pad made from PVC pipes, Liben Toms passion for rhythm has been a lifelong pursuit. By age 13, he was already honing his skills in church, where performing alongside professional musicians provided a solid musical foundation.

Liben quickly grew into a talented musician, gaining experience as an active member of his church’s music team and participating in school and college music events, competitions, and more. This early exposure shaped him into a versatile artist, capable of mastering a wide range of genres from gospel and rock to metal, R&B, funk, and beyond.


Over the past two decades, Liben has emerged as one of India’s most respected drummers, captivating audiences both locally and globally. He has been a vital part of several bands over the years, including Transitpoint, FOI, Bryden-Parth, The NEWS, Incardinine, Distorted Melody, Gospel Garage, Dementia, and numerous indie musicians. Liben has contributed creatively to Bryden-Parth’s endeavors, such as their latest album, ‘Chameleon World’.


He has also collaborated with acclaimed artists like Stephen Devassy and performed alongside internationally renown acts like Nigerian singer Sinach on her tour in India & the internationally renowned band Avalon during their tour of India. His dedication has been pivotal in shaping the Indian gospel music scene, contributing to notable Christian production houses like Red Sea Films, Rex Media, and Jaago Music, as well as musical releases for churches such as City Harvest AG Church, FOLJ Church, reaching and inspiring countless believers and non-believers.

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Liben’s career has taken him across 20 countries and hundreds of cities, performing with esteemed musicians and bands. With over 700 live shows and more than 150 recorded tracks to his name, he has earned multiple “Best Drummer” awards and broadened his reach with commercial collaborations, including projects for brands like OnePlus and more. But his impact goes beyond accolades, Liben is passionate about training and mentoring aspiring drummers, using music as a platform to inspire and uplift the next generation.


For Liben, drumming is more than a profession, it is a God-given gift and a means of worship. Faith lies at the heart of all he does, and he is dedicated to sharing the transformative power of his beliefs through music. Liben now runs a top-quality studio equipped with the best instruments and arrangements, enabling him to further his passion for music production and collaboration.

Work

Liben has worked with a wide array of artists and genres, from singer-songwriters to heavy metal bands. As a session artist Liben is sought after for his lyrical style, groove and the ease of working with him. A small glimpse of Liben's extensive portfolio has been listed below-











Endorsements

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Zildjian®

Liben is proud to endorse Zildjian® Cymbals and has been associated with the cymbal manufacturer & brand since 2019. Check out more about his journey with the company & his favorite cymbals/combo by clicking the site below.



sE ELECTRONICS®

Liben is honored to endorse sE Electronics® and their award winning line of drum mics. He has been endorsing the California-based mic manufacturer since 2024. Learn more about the line of mics he uses in the official site below.



GEAR

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Liben uses a variety of gear to achieve great tonal variation is his recordings. He uses this wide variety of sounds to colour each song based on the style, genre & preferences of the composer/arranger. Some of the gear he uses is listed below.

DRUM KITS

DW X7 DRUM KIT

PDP by DW X7 Maple 7 Piece Lacquer Shell Pack Royal Blue Sparkle Fade


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Roland TD-50 Ekit


SNARES

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Ludwig Universal Model Brass Snare

Ludwig Universal Model Brass Snare 14x8

Pearl Sensitone Steel Snare Drum

Pearl Sensitone Steel Snare Drum 14x6.5

Pearl Piccolo Brass Snare

Pearl Piccolo Brass Snare 13x3

Sonor Kompressor Brass Snare 13x7

Sonor Kompressor Brass Snare 13x7

PDP Chad Smith Signature Acrylic Snare. 13x7

PDP Chad Smith Signature Acrylic Snare 13x7

Tama Simon Phillips Gladiator Signature Snare Drum 14x5.5

Tama Simon Phillips Gladiator Signature Snare Drum 14x5.5

PDP Eric Hernandez Signature Snare Drum 14x4

PDP Eric Hernandez Signature Snare Drum 14x4

8. Meinl Percussion Drummer Snare Timbale 10

Meinl Percussion Drummer Snare Timbale 10”

PDP X7 Maple Snare 14x5

PDP X7 Maple Snare 14x5

OVERHEADS

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Zildjian FX Oriental Crash of Doom 22”

Zildjian FX Oriental Crash of Doom 22”

Zildjian A Uptown Ride 18”

Zildjian A Uptown Ride 18””

Zildjian K Limited edition Reversible Hats 14”

Zildjian K Limited edition Reversible Hats 14”

Zildjian 19” K Special dry Crash

Zildjian 19” K Special dry Crash

Zildjian K Sweet Ride 21”

Zildjian K Sweet Ride 21”

Zildjian Spiral Crash 17”

Zildjian Spiral Crash 17”

Zildjian Fx Oriental China Trash 18”

Zildjian Fx Oriental China Trash 18”

Zildjian Fx Oriental  China Trash 12”

Zildjian Fx Oriental China Trash 12”

Zildjian Avedis 14” Hats

Zildjian Avedis 14” Hats

Zildjian A custom Efx Splash 10”

Zildjian A custom Efx Splash 10”

Zildjian K custom Special Dry crash 17”

Zildjian K custom Special Dry crash 17”

Zildjian A custom EFX Crash 18”

Zildjian A custom EFX Crash 18”

Zildjian A Sweet Ride 21”

Zildjian A Sweet Ride 21”

Zildjian K Sweet Crash 19”

Zildjian K Sweet Crash 19”

Zildjian  K Special Dry FX Hats 14”

Zildjian K Special Dry FX Hats 14”

Zildjian K special dry Crash 14”

Zildjian K special dry Crash 14”

Zildjian K Sweet Crash 14”

Zildjian K Sweet Crash 14”

OTHER GEAR

Sticks

  • Vater 5B and 5A drum sticks.

  • Drum Heads

  • Evans coated drum heads.

  • PEDALS

  • Yamaha FP9 Direct Drive double pedals.
  • Dw 9000 XF Strap Drive with ACD connecting Shaft

  • Mixer

  • Soundcraft UI24 mixer