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Dave Lombardo Drum Tour Part 1
Slayer's Dave Lombardo talks about drumming, his kit, and the band's upcoming album World Painted Blood.
Cody James Cox of Miss Derringer
To quote Perry Caravello, “This is the ultimate, ultimate!” Modern Drummer, I would like to give you much thanks and tell you I greatly appreciate the opportunity to be part of this blog. I'm Cody James Cox, and I’ve been…
Yann Tiersen’s Dave Collingwood
Hi, all, my name’s Dave Collingwood, and I’m currently based in Bristol, South West U.K. I’ve recently joined French composer Yann Tiersen’s band and have been back and forth between Bristol and Paris recording and preparing for some heavy bouts…
Gina Cappella-Grohl
Hello, MD! My name is Gina Cappella-Grohl and I grew up in Devon, England. When I was five years old I remember making up my own shows for my family and friends, and at six years old I told my…
Ray LeVier
Hello, MD readers! Ray LeVier here–drummer/producer from Nyack, NY. It’s been a busy year, between the everyday rhythms of life, creating a new living space, surgery, touring, and completing my debut CD, Ray’s Way, on Origin Records. The album features…
Into Eternity’s Steve Bolognese
Hey, MD readers! Since my last blog there have been a few new things going on in my world I figured I’d let you in on. First, I’d like to recap the Asian tour I did in May with Into…
Flynnville Train’s Tommy Bales
Hello, MD readers! I can’t begin to tell you all what an honor it is to have been chosen in the 2009 MD Readers Poll in the Up & Coming category. I was in disbelief when my good friend Dave…
Trevor Stafford of Adelitas Way
What up, fellow rhythm busters. I’m Trevor Stafford, drummer for Adelitas Way. First off, I have to say thanks to Modern Drummer for being interested in having me contribute a blog! Our self-titled debut album on Virgin/Capitol records hit stores…
Brian Tichy: Speed-Baggin’
During a recent break from touring, recording, and writing with Billy Idol, multi-instrumentalist Brian Tichy rejoined Foreigner for their upcoming record and tour. Tichy also recently rediscovered his longtime obsession with getting into shape by using a speed bag. How,…
Dave Lombardo: Metal And The Unconscious State
by Ken Micallef When it comes to recording, sometimes less is more. And sometimes, less results in an out-of-body experience. That was the case for Dave Lombardo when recording Slayer’s new album, World Painted Blood. Paring back his Tama Artstar…
Drummer Blog: Matty Amendola
What’s up, Modern Drummer community! It’s been almost a year since I wrote my last blog, and in that time I’ve been playing a lot of drums. My last entry was about my debut solo album, = Ecstasy, and I’d…
Queens of the Stone Age perform "A Song For The Dead"
Check out this clip from YouTube of drummer Joey Castillo as he plays 'A Song For The Dead' with Queens of the Stonage.
What Do You Know About Gary Husband
What Do You Know About Gary Husband? Check out this clip of Gary playing a drum solo.
