BIOGRAPHY : Sam Toms is the drummer in the UK band Temples. Formed in 2012 in the Midlands town of Kettering, the band have toured extensively during their short existence; including shows in Japan, Australia, USA and many throughout Europe. Their debut album 'Sun Structures' was released in February 2014 to critical acclaim, winning glowing praise for its modern use of vintage sounds. Their retro-futurist approach also translates to his choice of kit, the Club Date SE.