The Extreme Drummers Podcast

In Episode 19  of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to Jocke Wallgren.Jocke is a Swedish drummer and is best known for his work with Amon Amarth.If you want to find out more about Jocke, please check out the following:Youtube.com/jockewallgrenInstagram: @jocke_wallgrenFacebook: @jocke.wallgrenTwitch: Twitch.tv/jockewallgrenIf you want to support the podcast, please head over to the website below to purchase merch or the Patreon where not only will you help keep it weekly, but also receive some very cool perks.www.extremedrummerspodcast.comwww.patreon.com/extremedrummerspodcastOr for updates follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube.com/extremedrummerspodcastThanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 18  of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to Kevin Paradis.Kevin is a French drummer and is best known for his work with Benighted as well as many other projects. He is also a very accomplished session drummer and has played on alot of recordings.If you want to find out more about Kevin, please check out the following:kevinparadisdrumming.comYoutube.com/KevinParadis_remote_studio_session_drummerInstagram: @kevin_paradis_drummingFacebook: @kevinparadisdrummingIf you want to support the podcast, please head over to the Patreon where not only will you help keep it weekly, but also receive some very cool perks.www.patreon.com/extremedrummerspodcastOr for updates follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 17  of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I talk about practice and answer Patreon questions.If you want to support the podcast, please head over to the Patreon where not only will you help keep it weekly, but also receive some very cool perks.www.patreon.com/extremedrummerspodcastOr for updates follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 16  of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to George Kollias.George is a Greek drummer and really needs no introduction. Aside from being an extreme drumming legend, he is best known for his work with Nile as well as many of his own projects. He is also a very accomplished educator and clinician.If you want to find out more about George please check out the following:georgekollias.comYoutube: /gkdrummerInstagram: @georgekolliasofficialFacebook: @georgekolliasofficialIf you want to support the podcast, please head over to the Patreon where not only will you help keep it weekly, but also receive some very cool perks.www.patreon.com/extremedrummerspodcastOr for updates follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 15  of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to Waltteri Väyrynen.Waltteri is a Finnish drummer. He is best known for his work with Paradise Lost, Bodom After Midnight and Vallenfyre, he also plays live with Bloodbath.If you want to find out more about Waltteri please check out the following:Youtube: /WaltteriVäyrynenDrummerInstagram: @waltsunfyreFacebook: @waltterivofficialIf you want to support the podcast, please head over to the Patreon where not only will you help keep it weekly, but also receive some very cool perks.www.patreon.com/extremedrummerspodcastOr for updates follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 14  of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to Sebastian Lanser.Sebastian is an Austrian drummer. He is very accomplished in many styles and genres but is best known for his work with Obscura, Panzerballett and his current band Obsidious.If you want to find out more about Sebastian please check out the following:sebastian-lanser.comYoutube: /krasstomatInstagram: @Sebastian_lanserFacebook: /sebastianlanserofficialIf you want to support the podcast, please head over to the Patreon where not only will you help keep it weekly, but also receive some very cool perks.www.patreon.com/extremedrummerspodcastOr for updates follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 13  of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to Derek Roddy.Derek is an American extreme metal drumming legend known for his playing in Hate Eternal, Malevolent Creation, Nile, Serpents Rise and many more. He really needs no introduction.If you want to find out more about Derek please check out the following:derekroddylive.comYoutube: /derekroddydrummerInstagram: @derekroddyofficialFacebook: /derekroddyofficialIf you want to support the podcast, please head over to the Patreon where not only will you help keep it weekly, but also receive some very cool perks.www.patreon.com/extremedrummerspodcastOr for updates follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

This week is a mini episode telling you all about the Patreon and the exciting plans for the future of the podcast.If you're interested in signing up head over to - patreon.com/extremedrummerspodcast to check it all out!Thanks as always to everyone!instagram - @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumfacebook - @danwildingdrum

In Episode 12  of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to Eugene Ryabchenko.Eugene is a Ukranian extreme metal drummer for the bands Fleshgod Apocalypse, Banisher, Castrum and Locracy.If you want to find out more about Eugene please check out the following:Youtube: /eugeneryabchenkodrummerInstagram: @eugeneryabchenkoFacebook: /eugeneryabchenkodrummerPatreon: /eugeneryabchenkoIf you want to keep up to date with the Podcast or purchase merchandise please check out the website:www.extremedrummerspodcast.comOr follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 11  of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to David Castillo.David is a producer and engineer from Stockholm, Sweden. He works out of his own studio called Studio Grondahl. He has produced many of metals most prominent bands including Leprous, Bloodbath, Whitechapel, Soilwork, Opeth, Katatonia and of course ... Carcass.If you want to find out more about David please check out the following:davidcastillo.seInstagram: @ghostwardstudioIf you want to keep up to date with the Podcast or purchase merchandise please check out the website:www.extremedrummerspodcast.comOr follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 10 of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to the legendary Donald Tardy of Obituary!Like some of my other guests Donald truly needs no introduction! As the power house drummer behind one of the greatest and most legendary death metal bands of all time, he has more than proved himself as one of the greats of the genre.Donald has a truly unique and distinctive style. Filled with groove and power combined with incredible musicality and true understanding of what is "needed" for the song, his amazing playing style adds so much to the Obituary sound and without him it just wouldn't sound like Obituary!In this episode we talk about how he approaches practicing his drums, how he writes his drum parts, his long standing relationship with his band mates and what he has seen change in the music industry over the years. We talk about his love of cats and also his time playing with Andrew W.K !All in all another incredible chat with an absolute legend! As always I hope you enjoy listening to it!To find out more about Obituary and Donald please check out the following: www.obituary.ccInstagram: @obituarybandFacebook: @obituarybandIf you want to keep up to date with the Podcast or purchase merchandise please check out the website:www.extremedrummerspodcast.comOr follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 9 of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to James Stewart, drummer of Decapitated, Vader, Sermon, Divine Chaos  + many more ...James is a truly incredible extreme metal drummer. Combining intense speed and stamina with groove and creativity, all to seemingly effortless effect.James made his name when he joined polish extreme metal legends Vader. Since then he has become a very recognisable name and face in the extreme metal world, which has lead to his recent recruitment by Polands other legendary extreme metal band Decapitated. With a packed session schedule on top of his commitments with Vader and Decapitated, James is truly a "working musician" in all senses of the word.   In this episode we talk about James' poignant experiences in Vader and how just "saying yes" can be a blessing and a curse. We discuss being the only Englishman in European bands. We talk about practice, writing and the highs and lows of touring. Its a great, candid chat and I really hope you enjoy.If you want to find out more about James please check out the following:Instagram: @James.stewart.drummerFacebook: @jamesstewartdrummerYoutube: /stewartj90If you want to keep up to date with the Podcast or purchase merchandise please check out the website:www.extremedrummerspodcast.comOr follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 8 of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to Dirk Verbeuren, drummer of Megadeth, Cadaver, Brave The Cold, Bent Sea, Scarve, Tronos + many more ...Dirk truly needs no introduction, starting as the drummer for French technical metallers Scarve and now serving as the drummer for the legendary Megadeth, he has proven that his drumming chops are incredibly proficient and versatile.Aside from Megadeth, Dirk plays in many other projects including Cadaver, Brave The Cold, Tronos, Bent Sea (his own band) and many more. He has also previously played for Soilwork, The Devin Townsend Project, Aborted, Satyricon and again ... many more.Dirk is a truly incredible drummer, blending speed, power, creativity and groove seamlessly to form a very unique and inspiring playing style. He is one of my favourite drummers and definitely a gigantic influence on me and my playing, so it was a pleasure to have this chat with him and see how his mind works. In this episode we talk about Dirk's approach to writing parts and learning parts, how he approaches life on and off stage and his undying love for blastbeats. It's an incredible chat with lots of insightful tips from a drummer who has truly shown many times over to be at the top of his game. I truly hope you enjoy this as much as I did. If you want to find out more about Dirk please check out the following:Instagram: @dirkverbeurenFacebook: /dirkverbeurendrummerYoutube: /dirkverbeurendrummerTwitter: @verbeurendirkwww.dirkverbeuren.comIf you want to keep up to date with the Podcast please check out the website:www.extremedrummerspodcast.comOr follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 7 of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to Marthyn Jovanovic creator of the well known educational courses Bass Drum Mastery and Single Stroke Mastery and more recently his online drum school The Drum Technique Academy.Marthyn is a unique force in the extreme metal drumming world, at one point he was a very busy live and studio drummer, touring and recording with the band Belphegor along with other projects. Later on, his love for teaching took over and he moved away from touring to focus on education. Since then he has become the main voice for drum education in the metal and extreme metal drumming world. His knowledge and passion for teaching is palpable and his down to earth, welcoming teaching style are what sets him apart from the rest.  In this episode we talk about Marthyn's multiple businesses, his passion for teaching, what he misses about touring and what keeps him inspired. We also talk about the common problems and questions he faces from students and how he maintains such a large student community. This is a super insightful and interesting talk with a lot of advice and tips from a super knowledgable teacher about all things drumming and life. I hope you all enjoy listening to it as much as I did recording it.  If you want to find out more about Marthyn please check out the following:Instagram: @marthyn.drummerFacebook: /marthynjovanovicYoutube.com/marthyn669www.marthyn.netwww.drumtechniqueacademy.netwww.drumnerds.netIf you want to keep up to date with the Podcast please check out the website:www.extremedrummerspodcast.comOr follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 6 of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I answer your listener questions.After my guest this week needed to reschedule I decided to do a Q and A episode and answer as many of your questions as possible. I initially set myself a time limit of an hour, but as I like to ramble and there were so many questions, it ended up being longer ... and I still didn't answer all the questions haha so I will do another Q and A in the future.There were some really cool questions ranging from my influences and how I started drumming to specific questions about building speed and technique to how Brexit and covid may affect the music industry and everything in between. I hope you all enjoy this and get something from it and thank you so much to absolutely everybody who sent questions in. I'm sorry if I didn't get your question answered, i'll do another one again soon. You're all legends for listening and keeping this podcast going. CheersIf you want to keep up to date with the Podcast please check out the website:www.extremedrummerspodcast.comOr follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 5 of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to Dan Presland of Ne Obliviscaris, Vipassi and A Million Dead Birds Laughing.Dan is a super creative, power house extreme metal drummer. He has a really unique style and combines crazy stamina and endurance with multi pedal ostinatos and polyrhythms all mixed with the speeds you'd expect from extreme metal! Super impressive.In this episode we talk about Dan's new business and passion project Bushido Studios, a purpose build drum recording studio in his home in Melbourne, Australia. We also talk a lot about writing and creating, maintaining drumming chops and the perils and struggles of being an extreme metal drummer in general. It's a great fun chat with a lot of laughing. I hope you all enjoy.  If you want to find out more about Dan please check out the following:Instagram: @dan_preslandFacebook: /danpreslandofficialYoutube.com/danpreslandIf you want to keep up to date with the Podcast please check out the website:www.extremedrummerspodcast.comOr follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 4 of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to Adrian Erlandsson of At The Gates, The Haunted, The Lurking Fear, Nemhain (Ex - Cradle Of Filth, Ex - Paradise Lost, Ex - Brujeria)Adrian needs no introduction. A legend in many senses of the word. I have been a huge fan of his since I started drumming and getting into metal as a teenager. His drumming has shaped so many legendary recordings and has influenced countless drummers through the decades with his musical, groove laden, hard hitting style. On top of being a legend and an incredible drummer he is a truly lovely dude. I've had the pleasure of meeting him a bunch of times but we have never really had the chance to geek out, so I thought this podcast was a great excuse to do that. In this episode we talk about a whole bunch of things. Stories from the old days, music tastes, practice, the state of the music industry now vs then and much more. Its a long but super interesting chat and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording it.If you want to find out more about Adrian please check out the following:Instagram: @official_adrianerlandssonFacebook: /adrianerlandssondrummerYoutube: search "Adrian Erlandsson drum"Twitter: @adrianerlandsonIf you want to keep up to date with the Podcast please check out the website:www.extremedrummerspodcast.comOr follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 3 of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to Alan Cassidy of The Black Dahlia Murder.Me and Alan met back in 2014 when we toured together in the U.S. and became drum buddies pretty quick. Watching him every night was a real pleasure. Considering how chilled out Alan is as a person his drumming is frantic, powerful, super creative and insanely tight. In the episode we have a great chat about all things writing and recording, practice, the benefits of electronic drums and midi, drummers we like and we nerd out about gear. Alan is a super chilled, very funny dude and it was a real pleasure to chat with him.  If you want to find out more about Alan please check out the following:Instagram: @pookkakeFacebook: /alancassidydrummerYoutube: search "Alan Cassidy drum"Twitter: @alanblastidyIf you want to keep up to date with the Podcast please check out the website:www.extremedrummerspodcast.comOr follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In Episode 2 of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I speak to amazing dude, incredible drummer and old friend Krimh of Septicflesh (previously Decapitated and also a solo artist).Krimh is an incredibly well known name in the metal drumming world and drumming world in general. If you know his drumming you will know why. We have known each other for a long time and usually run into each other on tour ... for obvious reasons we haven't done that in a while, so this was a great chance to catch up. We talk about the current situation, discipline, practice and the importance of rest. We also touch on the importance of YouTube and social media for modern drummers. Overall an awesome talk with a great dude.If you want to find out more info about Krimh please check out the following:Instagram: @_krimh_Facebook: /drummerkrimhYoutube: /drummerkrimhIf you want to keep up to date with the Podcast please check out the website:www.extremedrummerspodcast.comOr follow on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: /danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!

In the first episode of The Extreme Drummers Podcast I chat to wonderful human and incredible drummer Ash Pearson of Revocation (previously 3 Inches Of Blood).We talk about drumming a lot and our views on musicality, writing and performing. We discuss the music industry in general and how it's changed since we've been in it. We learn about Ash's unique day job and his distaste for stick tricks! He also does a hilarious impression of Jeff from Carcass.Overall a good time and talk.If you want to find out more info about Ash please check out the following:Instagram: @ash_revocationTwitch: ash_pearson_drumsFacebook: @AshPearsonRevocationYoutube: Search "Ash Pearson drum" for some amazing lesson and performance content.If you want to keep up to date with the Podcast please follow me on social media:Instagram: @extremedrummerspodcast / @danwildingdrumFacebook: @danwildingdrumYoutube: Search "extreme drummers podcast"Thanks for listening and see you next time!