Zach Hill, a drummer based in Sacramento, California, is known for his work in the indie rock group Hella and collaborations with various artists such as Twiggy Ramirez, Chris Goss, and Mick Barr. In 2004, he began his solo career with the release of Masculine Drugs under the moniker Zach Hill and Holy Smokes, followed by Talk to Your Kids About Gangs in 2006. Hill's solo work expanded with Astrological Straits in 2008, featuring guest appearances from artists like Les Claypool and Tyler Pope. He continued to collaborate with musicians like Marnie Stern, No Age, and Wavves, leading to the release of his second solo album, Face Tat, in 2010.
In 2011, Hill founded the experimental hip-hop group Death Grips, which became his primary focus in the following years. Known for pushing boundaries, Hill further showcased his versatility in 2013 by collaborating with drummers Janet Weiss and Matt Cameron on the album Drumgasm, a 40-minute drumming session.
