Simon Marsh: session drummer for hire in United Kingdom, Devon and Cornwall

Simon Marsh is a professional session drummer based in Devon and Cornwall, available for live gigs, full tours and studio sessions — with the flexibility to travel internationally. With over 20 years of experience behind the kit, Simon is currently active with punk-rock outfit Rat Attack and the returning South West metallic punk band NoComply, bringing a powerful, groove-first approach to every project he takes on.

Services offered

• Live hire — gigs
• Live hire — full tours
• Studio sessions
• International travel available

Genres and style

Simon is equally at home across a wide range of styles, including Rock, Punk Rock, Hardcore, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Pop Rock, Metal, Grunge, Acoustic, Pop, and Function & Covers.

What sets Simon apart is the quality he brings to every chair he fills:

• Strong groove, feel and timekeeping
• Excellent musical memory and fast set retention
• Powerful dynamic control with a song-focused mentality
• Confident playing to click tracks and backing tracks
• Comfortable taking direction from artists, producers and MDs
• Extensive touring and professional dep experience

Whether you need someone who can lock in on a studio session or command a festival stage, Simon delivers consistent, energetic performances built on two decades of professional experience.

Based in United Kingdom, Devon and Cornwall

Simon is based in Devon and Cornwall in the South West of England, within reach of Exeter, Plymouth, Truro, Bristol and beyond. He is available for dep and session work across the whole of the UK and is happy to travel internationally for the right project. If you are looking for a session or dep drummer who can cover the South West and further afield, Simon is well placed to help.

About Simon

A hard-hitting, groove-driven drummer with over 20 years of professional touring, recording and live experience, Simon Marsh first made his mark with South West metallic punk outfit NoComply, before going on to co-found the critically acclaimed punk-rock and roots band Crazy Arm.

Simon has performed extensively across the UK and Europe, appearing at festivals including Reading & Leeds, Download and 2000 Trees, and at iconic venues such as Brixton Academy, the Roundhouse and the London Astoria. He has shared stages with Frank Turner, Good Charlotte and Alkaline Trio, earning a reputation for powerful, energetic playing that combines precision, feel and a relentless live presence.

Today Simon drums for Rat Attack, who have returned with new material and ambitious live plans, while 2026 also marks the return of NoComply — bringing Simon back to the band where a major part of his journey began. Alongside both projects, he remains fully available for session work, dep gigs and touring with other artists.

His live rig centres on a DW Collector's Series kit, with various DW and Tama snares, Ephesus Cymbals, DW hardware throughout and Evans drumheads.

Book Simon

You can view Simon's full profile and get in touch directly via his London Drumstick Co. artist page. Ready to make an enquiry? Use the hire form here — all enquiries go straight to Simon with no commission or agency fees involved. You can also browse the full session drummer roster to find the right fit for your project.

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Simon Marsh is a London Drumstick Co. endorsed artist, playing LDC hand-turned drumsticks — see the full endorsed roster at londondrumsticks.co.uk/artists.