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51. Phil Woods (Remo & Stagg Artist Relations) #51
02:05:40||Ep. 51Support 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
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50. Chris Fehn (Ex-Slipknot) #50
40:05||Ep. 50Support 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. 49Support 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. 48Support 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
47. Jeremy Colson (Steve Vai / Sebastian Bach) #47
01:29:36||Ep. 47Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 47 with Steve Vai & Sebastian Bach drummer, Jeremy Colson.In this episode, Jeremy has some fascinating insights on being a session musician and how playing for the song in an instrumental band is differentto a much more common rock band situation containing vocals.He also talks about some of the techniques he's implied over the years which include using a double butt ended stick for his snare hand to achieve a fatter, more consistent rim shot and despite playing in some irregular time signatures with Steve Vai, he always tries to make it sound as straight as possible.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
46. Jason Bowld (Bullet For My Valentine / ex- Pitchshifter / Axewound) #46
40:15||Ep. 46Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 46 with Bullet For My Valentine drummer, Jason Bowld.In this episode, Jason and I chat about his career history which consists of a large variety of session work, touring and remote recording for artists, TV and video games. Having performed as a session musician and as a full band member from small venues to stadium sized venues, Jason is full of experience and advice. Find out more about Jason on his official website here -http://www.jasonbowld.com/Learn more about Bullet For My Valentine here -https://bulletformyvalentine.com/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
45. Johnny Dee (Doro, Tyketto, Britny Fox) #45
01:42:12||Ep. 45Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 45 with Johnny Dee who is been drummer for German heavy metal Queen Doro for 30 years, and has been newly recruited as Tyketto's drummer and occasionally performs with his late 80's glam metal band Britny Fox.In this episode, Johnny and I chat about his career history including the aforementioned projects plus a short period playing drums with Pete Way and Paul Chapman in Waysted and more. He describes some of his career highlights including touring with Doro supporting Motorhead and tells a hilarious story about a prank he pulled during one of Mikkey Dee's famous drum solos.Find out more about Johnny on his official website here -http://www.johnnydee.com/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, Lee Evans and Adam Thomas.If you'd prefer not to commit to monthly payments you can still support me and the podcast by making a 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