About Luke  

Luke Wotawa is a Los Angeles-based drummer and multi-instrumentalist with classical training and roots performing in the SoCal metal scene.

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Achieving his Associates of Arts in Music - Drum Performance in 2025, Luke continues expanding his repertoire to be a versatile and well-rounded musician and not "just a metal drummer."

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Current projects of note: 

-Drumming as a member of Lover Boy Wonder, an up and coming female led indie alternative band

-Session drummer (live and studio) for Ancestral Awakening, the LA based black metal trio formed in 2008

-An hour+ long set of country covers with family members booked at a brewery in Fillmore, CA!

-Light Being (on all instruments) new music soon, and MERCH for the first time ever!

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A southern CA native, Luke has been an avid skateboarder since childhood, a passionate home cook, and a student of photography.  He volunteers with purpose in San Pedro for wildlife and environmental conservation so future generations can appreciate nature's beauty, it's our responsibility to keep it in balance!​​​

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Luke knows from experience that music can be a deeply healing creative experience, and he endeavors to bring that knowledge into all of his work. He is passionate about using music as a tool for managing mental health and promoting collaboration at the highest levels of musicianship.

 

Luke is available for session work, live performances, and one-on-one drum lessons. He embraces all genres of music and encourages others to let their love for music guide them.