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Drum For The Song Podcast

Long-form conversations with pro drummers

Drum For The Song podcast - hosted by Dane Campbell (drummer of Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons and Straight Lines).An independent podcast featuring long-form conversations with semi-pro & professional drummers fr

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  • 54. Chris Allan (Marco Mendoza, Dan Byrne, The Story Of Guitar Heroes, Session Drummer) #54

    40:40||Ep. 54
    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 54 with the brilliant, Chris Allan. Chris is one of the hardest working rock drummers in the UK, touring the globe with rock bass legend Marco Mendoza, performing across the UK in theaters with 'The Story Of Guitar Heroes' and recording numerous sessions for various artists. To top it all off, he's also a really lovely bloke!In this episode, we chat about Chris' early life as a drummer, his biggest influences and his touring and recording experience. We also learn about his recent invitation to perform alongside a host of amazing musicians at the Cozy Powell Birthday Bash in 2024. Thanks to Chris for helping me out during this busy time by editing this episode for me!Follow Chris on Instagram at www.instagram.com/chrisallandrumsFollow Chris on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChrisAllandrumsVisit Chris Allan's official website:www.chrisallandrums.comI hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas, Jonny Wah Wah, Holger Middelberg, Timothy Kingsbury.If you'd prefer not to commit to monthly payments you can still support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongMerch:https://drumforthesong.bigcartel.com/Official website:http://www.drumforthesong.com

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  • 53. Chris Slade (AC/DC, Tom Jones, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, The Firm, Asia, Chris Slade Timeline) #53

    01:19:29||Ep. 53
    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 53 with legendary drummer, Chris Slade. Chris has had the most tremendous careers having played drums for fellow Welsh legend, Tom Jones, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, AC/DC, The Firm, Toomorrow, Uriah Heep, David Gilmore and Asia but is still touring and recording with his current project, The Chris Slade Timeline.In this episode, we chat about Chris' early life and career, touring with Tom Jones, autioning for AC/DC and touring in private jets, receiving calls from David Gilmore and Jimmy Page on the same day, his questionable warm up routine, drum sticks and much more.Follow Chris Slade on Instagram at www.instagram.com/chrissladedrumsFollow Chris Slade on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChrisSladeACDCVisit Chris Slade's official website:www.chrisslade.comI hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas, Jonny Wah Wah, Holger Middelberg, Timothy Kingsbury.If you'd prefer not to commit to monthly payments you can still support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongMerch:https://drumforthesong.bigcartel.com/Official website:http://www.drumforthesong.com
  • 52. Joey Belladonna (Anthrax, Beyond Frontiers, Chief Big Way) #52

    01:26:02||Ep. 52
    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 52 with Joey Belladonna. Not only is Joey the lead vocalist for thrash legends, Anthrax, but he's also a great drummer and also plays drums and sings in a cover band called Chief Big Way and sings in a Journey tribute band, Beyond Frontiers.In this episode, we chat about the writing and recording process with Anthrax as well as some of his career highlights with the band, Joey's history with the drum kit, his other projects Chief Big Way and Beyond Frontiers, the relationship between a singer and drummer, Charlie Benante and much more.Follow Joey Belladonna on Instagram at www.instagram.com/joeybelladonnaofficialFollow Joey Belladonna on Facebook at www.facebook.com/joeybelladonnaofficialVisit Joey's official website:www.joeybelladonna.comI hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas, Jonny Wah Wah and Timothy Kingsbury.If you'd prefer not to commit to monthly payments you can still support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongMerch:https://drumforthesong.bigcartel.com/Official website:http://www.drumforthesong.com
  • 51. Phil Woods (Remo & Stagg Artist Relations) #51

    02:05:40||Ep. 51
    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 51 with Phil Woods. Phil is an experienced professional in the musical instruments industry and currently works as artist relations for Remo Drumheads and Stagg cymbals in the UK for the largest independent music distributor, EMD Music.In this episode, we chat about Phil's history in the industry leading towards his current role today which includes talking to endorsed artists, customer services and sales for multiple musical instrument brands. We also touched on what it's like to organise a stand at the UK Drum Show and Phil's love of the band Rush.Phil, is a lovely, bubbly guy with a great attitude and personality and is definitely one of the best people I've dealt with in the industry. He clearly loves music and still performs himself as a guitarist and vocalist.Follow Phil Woods on Instagram at www.instagram.com/pwoods2112I hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas, Jonny Wah Wah and Timothy Kingsbury.If you'd prefer not to commit to monthly payments you can still support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongMerch:https://drumforthesong.bigcartel.com/Official website:http://www.drumforthesong.com
  • 50. Chris Fehn (Ex-Slipknot) #50

    40:05||Ep. 50
    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 50 with former Slipknot percussionist, Chris Fehn, #3. Please share this with any fans of Slipknot. I am truly honoured to have had this opportunity because this is Chris' very first interview since his departure from the band in 2019. He has been a part of the metal industry for over two decades and has contributed significantly to the success and evolution of Slipknot with his incredible live performances and distinctive Pinoccio inspired mask. In this episode, we chat about his time before Slipknot and some of his career highlights, playing drums on 'These Old Boots' also featuring Mick Mars and Dee Snider, taken from my dad Phil Campbell's solo album 'Old Lions Still Roar', being blown away by Joey Jordison's drumming, playing bass guitar in the band Will Haven plus his future music plans.I hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas, Jonny Wah Wah, Alun-Wyn Aubrey and Timothy Kingsbury.If you'd prefer not to commit to monthly payments you can still support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongMerch:https://drumforthesong.bigcartel.com/Official website:http://www.drumforthesong.com
  • 49. Owain Wyn Evans 'The Drumming Weatherman' (BBC TV & Radio Presenter) #49

    01:01:41||Ep. 49
    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 49 with welsh BBC TV and Radio presenter and 'drumming weatherman', Owain Wyn Evans.In this episode, Owain talks about his upbringing in Ammanford in south Wales and past music projects, his 'coming out' story and why he felt like he had to hide his sexuality when starting work in TV, his wild journey as a TV journalist and weather presenter to his current role as DJ on the most listened to radio station in Europe, BBC Radio 2.We also talked about drums a lot, including how Owain deciding to end one of his weather broadcasts by playing the BBC News theme on drums went viral online. We talked about Owain's Jobeky low volume/electronic hybrid drum kit and his 24 hour drumathon for BBC Children In Need where he raised over £3,000,000 for the charity!I hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas and Jonny Wah Wah.If you'd prefer not to commit to monthly payments you can still support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongMerch:https://drumforthesong.bigcartel.com/Official website:http://www.drumforthesong.com
  • 48. Rich Knox (Danko Jones / FitDrummers) #48

    01:12:19||Ep. 48
    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 48 with Danko Jones drummer, Rich Knox.In this episode, Rich has some great tips on how to improve the health of your body and mind, especially for touring musicians. He has recently started up a program and app called FitDrummers which offers an 8 week one-one-one coaching program with the goal being to achieve optimal health for a drummer. Find out more at - https://www.performershealth.com/We also chatted about his time being the seventh drummer in Danko Jones and his recent UK tour supporting Black Stone Cherry and The Darkness and why he only uses a three piece drum kit (bass drum, snare and floor tom).I hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas and Jonny Wah Wah.If you'd prefer not to commit to monthly payments you can still support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongMerch:https://drumforthesong.bigcartel.com/Official website:http://www.drumforthesong.com