So this is a cool story with a very happy ending...
A few years back a young Thai drummer posted her video covering Pareidolia, I think she was 7 at the time. She actually takes lessons from Ray, and in the meantime has done other covers, including Messiah Complex in its entirety. I've chatted with her mom a lot, extremely nice people. So obviously when Haken announced their Bangkok show, they were all excited to see the band. I asked about VIP or a meet and greet, and her mom was all "oh, they're only here a day and are big rock stars, they wouldn't have time for us"..of course I knew better having met them, and would've bet any amount of money Ray would want to meet his student in person. Last week her mom messages me saying the meet and greet was set, and they even made gift bags for the whole band lol. Ray tells her yesterday to come with drumsticks and headphones....in case it's too loud lol...
They get there, and get to see the soundcheck. Towards the end Ross invites young Zasa onto the stage, and they let her play drums for the soundcheck for Cockroach King. At the end of the video you can hear someone say "Ray you're fired" lol
https://www.facebook.com/zasanun/videos/944169390537423/