Eric Althaus has been playing drums on a serious level for nearly 30 years. Well schooled in music, Eric is exceptionally versed in literally every musical style, and has the recordings to prove it. He is also the Founding member of the progressive rock group Equinox, whose album "Color Of The Time" debuted in the Top 20 (#19) of the Japanese Album Charts in 1996 and held similar Top 40 positions throughout many European, Asian, and South American countries between 1996 and 1997. According to ASCAP's final 2005 royalty distribution, Equinox songs still receive prominent airplay in nearly 50 countries.

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In addition to music, Eric is also an avid Martial Artist. He received his 1st Dan (degree) Black Belt on June 4, 1988 from Master Moon Kim (Minnesota Tae Kwon Do Center) after four years of hard training in TRADITIONAL Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. On March 10, 1990 Eric was awarded his 2nd Dan Black Belt by Master Moon Kim. Throughout the late 80's and early 90's, he participated in numerous nationally accredited TKD and open-style tournaments - placing 1st in his sparring division nine times; 2nd three times; and 3rd one time. He also won and placed numerous times in Forms and Weapons competitions. With the mid 90's success of his band Equinox, Eric decided to cut his tournament career short - opting instead to focus on his musical career. However, he did continue to maintain Head Instructor duties at his new Dojang, The Minnesota Black Belt Academy. Though being an instructor for more than 14 years, he still pursues excellence in his own training, and continues to further his Martial Arts rank and standing. In early 2002, Eric and his Dojang became members of the NKMAA (National Korean Martial Arts Association).

Eric is also a collector of ancient, modern, and exotic (fantasy style) weapons; he loves anything to do with horror movies, monsters, special effects, Halloween, haunted houses (real, perceived, or other); and he enjoys an amateur hobby as a magician and illusionist.

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