A Southminster drummer has lead his drum troop to new heights with an audition for a talent competition.

‘Legion of Doom’, formed and led by 25-year-old Will Daly has 13 members and play 28 drums between them.

The group, made up of pupils from William de Ferrers, South Woodham Ferrers, auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent at the ExCel building in London on Saturday.

Former pupil Will, who grew up in Southminster, led the group in a two minute audition piece designed to make a big impression.