EP 277 | Samus Paulicelli

EP 277 | Samus Paulicelli

Samus Paulicelli is a drummer / educator / content creator who has played with Goatwhore, Devin Townsend, Decrepit Birth, Abigail Williams and more. He’s regarded as one of the top drummers in metal and has a YouTube channel with over 200k subscribers.  ON THIS EPISODE: 2:28 – Touring and playing in Goatwhore 7:59 – Dialing in drum triggers 18:37 – …

EP 276 | Jay Ruston

EP 276 | Jay Ruston

Jay Ruston is a producer/mixer who has worked with Amon Amarth, Diana Ross, Anthrax, Avatar, Steel Panther, The Damned Things, Stone Sour, and many other great acts. He trained under the legendary Jack Richardson and is part of a long tradition of top-tier, chart-dominating Canadian audio engineers. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:01 – Mixing during Coronavirus 10:36 – Why are Canadians …

EP 275 | Chris Wiseman

EP 275 | Chris Wiseman

Chris Wiseman is the guitarist for Currents and Shadow of Intent. He also runs his own studio in Beacon, New York where he’s worked with Shrine of Malice, Dread, and many more. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:21 – Classical influence 20:27 – Knowing when to listen to the voice in your head 28:48 – Shadow of Intent being indie vs. Currents …

EP 274 | Jay Maas

EP 274 | Jay Maas

Jay Maas is producer, mixer, mastering engineer, entrepreneur, and musician who owns Getaway Recording Studio and was the founder of the melodic hardcore band, Defeater. He’s worked with bands like Counterparts, Somos, Bane, Title Fight, and many more. ON THIS EPISODE: 3:21 – Drummers who are scared of the click 8:01 – Drum sample libraries 23:14 – Jay’s new normal …

EP 273 | Matt Halpern

EP 273 | Matt Halpern

Matt Halpern plays drums for Periphery, is a world-renowned clinician, podcast host, entrepreneur, and co-founder of GetGood Drums. ON THIS EPISODE: 2:58 – Making the most out of quarantine 18:43 – Dealing with anxiety  28:49 – Communication and practice 37:29 – Routine and health 1:01:09 – Breathing techniques 1:11:25 – Mindfulness meditation 1:18:22 – Diet and exercise  1:31:08 – Healthy …