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Thenewno2's Oli Hecks
Hello, Internet! My name is Oli Hecks, and I'm a drummer/songwriter/film maker from England, currently living in Los Angeles, where I'm working and performing with my band thenewno2. My friend Dhani Harrison and I recently wrote and produced our first…
Nick Gimiliano
Hello, out there, my name is Nick Gimiliano and I am very honored to be asked to contribute to Modern Drummer's blogs. I have been the house drummer on PBS's American Soundtrack series and most recently on the My Music…
Richard Hoak of Total F**king Destruction & Brutal Truth
Hi, everyone! My name is Richard Hoak, and I've been playing drums professionally since 1992. Currently I'm playing with Total F**king Destruction and with the legendary and recently re-formed grind band Brutal Truth. Some of you might remember my appearance…
Matt Barrick of the Walkmen
All drummers should add seeing The Walkmen’s Matt Barrick playing “The Rat” live to their “bucket lists." Barrack’s effort on the tune (from the Philadelphia– and New York–based indie quintet’s 2004 album, Bows & Arrows) is a jaw-dropping exercise in…
Lou Santiago Jr.
Hello, MD readers! It's been a while since I last appeared in Modern Drummer. For those of you who aren't familiar with me, my name is Lou Santiago Jr., and I was the 2003 MD Undiscovered Drummer Contest winner in…
