I can’t think of another drummer who has had a run as successful as Brandon Pertzborn. In less than a decade, he has gone from being a hungry young drummer on the Dallas-Fort Worth music scene to being a member of Black Flag, Doyle (from The Misfits,) Ho99o9, Marilyn Manson, Suicidal Tendencies, as well as playing with Limp Bizkit, and Corey Taylor (from Slipknot/Stone Sour.) Now, he has been tearing it up as a member of The Offspring for the last two years. Hearing Brandon on Marilyn Manson’s We Are Chaos, and The Offspring’s most recent record Supercharged, you hear Brandon’s sense of groove, his attention to detail, and his relentless power. Seeing him tour with The Offspring, you’ll be amazed by his tornadic and energetic approach to drumming that is grounded in authenticity, context, and taste. Talking to him, you’ll be impressed by a smart young drummer whose feet […]

June 2025 Issue