Ryosuke Kiyasu is a pioneering Japanese percussionist and improviser renowned for pushing the boundaries of experimental music through his visceral and unconventional approach to the snare drum. Born in Tokyo, Kiyasu has built a prolific international career since the early 2000s, performing as a solo artist and collaborating with diverse ensembles and musicians from the global avant-garde scene. He is perhaps best known as the drummer for the noise rock band Sete Star Sept and as a longtime member of the legendary grindcore outfit The Endless Blockade.

Kiyasu’s solo performances are marked by an intense physicality, using the snare drum as a standalone instrument to explore intricate textures, explosive dynamics, and raw emotional expression. His work often blurs the line between performance art and music, captivating audiences with both restraint and ferocity. Recognized for his unique contributions to experimental percussion, Kiyasu has toured extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia, constantly expanding the sonic possibilities of percussion and leaving a profound mark on the contemporary experimental music scene.