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Lux is the drummer for the Psychobilly band Nekromantix and Thrash/Death Metal band Sacred Storm.

Timeline
At the age of twelve, lux was taught how to play drums at a Latin music school she and her sisters attended. They learned to play Cumbias, Rancheras, and Balladas; Latin dance music. By the age of 13, lux and her sisters were playing paid gigs at weddings and parties. For the next three years they continued to play Latin music until they were introduced to the song "Zombie" by The Cranberries lux went on to teach herself to play hard rock while listening to bands such as The Cranberries, Van Halen, Megadeth, and Sonic Youth. During her sophomore year of high school, her brother brought home a Judas Priest album: Painkiller. lux has stated that she was amazed at the incredible double bass speed and fast rolls. She bought a second bass drum and has been playing double bass ever since.

History
Lux has opened for Third Eye Blind, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Reverend Horton Heat, Christian Death 1334, Chris Caffery, Doro, and Kamelot. She was on the 2006 Vans Warped Tour (which she received recognition for in the September ’06 issue of Drum! Magazine). In 2008 lux was seen on television on Sí TV's Jammin battle of the bands contest where after playing live in front of music mentor Dave Navarro (Janes Addiction), he commented "...I know a lot of guys who can't play like that." The show is still being aired as re-runs on MTV and Sí TV.

Current
Lux has achieved major credibility in the 12 years of her drumming career. She is recognized in the male dominated metal, hard rock, and indie/punk experimental scenes. Her signature drumming combines heavy metal double-bass with complex rhythms and dynamics, all while playing in stilettos. She also has the creative mind to incorporate elements of progressive and experimental rock rhythms. Music Connection Magazine describes her drumming as “…unique, off kilter, Keith Moon inspired drumming.”

Awards

 * In December 2006, lux was announced as 'Miss WFD 2007' for the World's Fastest Drummer competition at the NAMM Convention where lux set the record for Single Strokes in the Female Category at 901 strokes in 1 minute.
 * In November 2007 she was awarded ‘Best Female Drummer’ in the Metal/Hard Rock category at the All Access Magazine Music Awards.
 * In December 2007 she was awarded ‘Outstanding Female Drummer of the Year’ by Rock City Magazine.

Nekromantix
The current Nekromantix line-up is lux on drums (after the death of Andy DeMize), Francisco Mesa on guitar and Kim Nekroman on coffin-bass and lead vocals.

Appears on

 * Nekromantix &mdash; What Happens In Hell Stays In Hell (CD) Hellcat Records (US) 2011