Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Alex Ballew began his musical journey at just 4 years old. Throughout early childhood, Ballew pursued learning the piano, among other instruments before deciding that drums would be his main focus at age 9. Since then, Ballew has toured the world as a founding member of the progressive metal band ERRA. When asked about influences and developing style as a drummer, Ballew remains a student at heart, absorbing most of his favorite techniques from his touring peers over the last 15 years.