User talk:Nikoleeno

Nicolino Paul Maiellano (born February 22 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), better known as just Nicolino, is an American Hard rock and Heavy Metal drummer. Nicolino began playing drums from an early age, and was inspired by bands such as KISS, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, The Beatles and Pantera to name a few and drummers such as John Bonham, Eric Carr, Eric Singer, Vinnie Paul, Shannon Larkin and Buddy Rich.

In 1994, Nicolino formed the band Gothik with high school friends and recorded albums "The View Behind The Door" and "Gothik". In 1996, Gothik opened for bands such as Queensryche and Type O Negative. After having personal issues within the band, Gothik disbanded, making way for Nicolino to search for his next musical project. In 2002, Nicolino co-founded the Philadelphia/New Jersey based band Showin' Tell. Nicolino would participate in writing songs, recording albums and performing shows across the United States with Showin' Tell. In February 2009, Nicolino left Showin' Tell to pursue his career in drumming.