Drum and Drummer

This week we are joined by the awesome Alex Ballew from the band ERRA. Formed in Birmingham, Alabama, ERRA are mainstays in the metalcore scene and have just released their seventh album ‘Silence Outlives The Earth’ on 6th March 2026. With a 32 date US tour starting the same day Alex was kind enough to take a break from pre-tour rehearsals to chat to us about prepping for tour, recording the new album, double kick technique, why he doesn’t use triggers live and much more. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/alexballewhttps://www.instagram.com/erraband/Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/

After a quick chat about quadruple strength squash George recounts yet another completed half marathon but why didn’t he just go faster? While his bleeding nipples recover we also chat about a gig in Dubai that might not happen and a tour of Australia and New Zealand that didn’t happen. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/

While Ben recently had major surgery on his spine, George had the more painful experience of going to Lowestoft for a gig. We also talk about line dancing in odd time signatures, pasta portion control, bowel accidents at Center Parcs plus some lovely listener correspondence. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/

Ben updates us on his recovery from surgery and George has been picking up more ‘Brighton Drumming Badges’ by playing Molly Malones on Valentine’s Day. There’s also some lovely spreadsheet chat, playing darts with Gabi King and drumming technique… or lack of in some cases. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/

On this week’s show Ben runs us through his time at the hospital having spinal surgery and how recovery is going. George has been optimising his drum kits and did the best gig he’s ever done. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/

We recorded this episode last week as Ben is recovering from his back surgery. We chat about the eventful pre-op tests which involved surprise cotton bud usage and watching Ben’s surgeon on BBC iPlayer. There’s also reminiscing as the Three Day Benda album turns 20 and people we mention on the show are recognised for being mentioned on the show. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/

After a bit of money chat and Ben doing ‘the sensible thing’ by NOT buying a cymbal (sad face) we have a big discussion about drum charts and why we use them for functions and why we don’t for originals as George is looking to take his Lainey Wilson gig ‘offline’. We also discuss the new Evans Pull Cord Drum Key and TAMA are entering the lightweight hardware game. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/

After a big gulp of Lemsip George quizzes Ben on his apathy towards drumming and gigs; is he joking or is there an exit strategy in mind? We also chat about George’s expensive trip to Graham Russell Drums including new skins for both kits and some sexy new hi hats. He’s also been playing around with his new Drum Dial but the ultimate question remains… 75 WHAT? Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @drumanddrummerpodcastEmail us at: drumanddrummerpod@gmail.comhttps://www.littlepiggystudios.com/https://www.drumcharts.co.uk/