On the Beat
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On The Beat with Austin Curcuruto of the Oak Ridge Boys: Talks Challenges, Recording Styles, and Gear
Hello, fellow MD readers! My name is Austin Curcuruto and I’m currently on tour with the legendary Oak Ridge Boys. With more than 150 dates per year—not including Opry spots—the Oak Ridge Boys remain one of the busiest acts in…
On The Beat with Hollywood Film Composer Tom Holkenborg: Talks Custom-Made Polynesian Drums and Tomb Raider Score
The rhythms were a very important aspect of the Tomb Raider score. The director (Roar Uthaug) wanted something that was very action-driven and frantic with a lot of adrenaline. This is where these Pacific drums came into play. I didn’t…
On The Beat with Matt Covey of Such Gold: Talks “Ceiling Stare” and Shares Play-Through Video
Hello MD! I’m back with another Such Gold drum play-through video. The band also has two brand new music videos premiering this month, and in May we’re touring out to Montreal’s Pouzza Fest and back. Can anyone hear Such Gold’s…
On The Beat with Roy Mayorga of Stone Sour: Talks New Album and Gear
Hello Modern Drummer! I just want to start off by saying it’s been a great year so far touring with my brothers in Stone Sour and supporting our new album Hydrograd. It’s a very special record for us all. Why?…
On The Beat with Doug “Cosmo” Clifford of Creedence Clearwater Revisited: Talks Influences, Honors, and Fitness
Hello! I’m a big Modern Drummer fan and I’m glad to share this with you all here “On The Beat.” I met my partner in crime Stu Cook (Creedence bassist) the first day of junior high school and we hit…
On The Beat with Manny Elias of Tears for Fears and Gregory Darling: Talks New Albums
A massive hello to all you MD readers, Manny Elias here and it’s great to chat with you again! As some of you may remember I’m the original drummer from Tears For Fears (The Hurting and Songs From The Big…
On The Beat with Danny Wagner of Greta Van Fleet: Talks Influences, Songwriting, and Music Muscle
Hello Modern Drummer readers! Danny Wagner here. I play drums for the band Greta Van Fleet and am a long-time reader of the magazine. I’m honored to write an “On The Beat,” especially as such a young musician. Guitar…
On The Beat with Pat Gerasia of Red Sun Rising: Talks New Album Thread and Favorite Gear
Hey MD readers! Pat Gerasia here, drummer for Red Sun Rising. We couldn’t have been more excited to release our sophomore album Thread this past March 30. Since the release of our debut album, Polyester Zeal, the band has…
On The Beat with Travis Barker and Strung Out Live: OTB Exclusive Video Premiere!
Travis Barker joined prominent SoCal punk band Strung Out for a song at the Eleventh Annual Musink Tattoo Convention and Music Festival, which was held March 16 through 18. Also in attendance were Descendents, Fear, the Adolescents, Blink-182, Good Charlotte,…
On The Beat with Nigel Glockler of Saxon: Talks Gear and Influences
Hi to all you Modern Drummer readers! My name is Nigel Glockler, and I’m the drummer for the British heavy metal band Saxon. I started playing at the age of seven and haven’t looked back since. From the early days…
On The Beat with Robyn Haycock of Stone Broken: Talks Style and Sound
Hey guys and girls! Robyn here from the UK band Stone Broken. It’s an honour to be included in this Modern Drummer “On The Beat.” I hope you enjoy it! I was thirteen years old when I first picked up…
On The Beat with Steve Goetzman of Exile: Talks Playing to a Click and Pro Tools
Hello MD readers! A many bunch of years ago Exile adopted the growing trend of recording to a click track. I found the idea a little silly, but carried a good attitude into the studio. Four bars into the first…
On The Beat with NYC Session Drummer Alan Childs: Talks New Album and Making a Living as a Drummer
Hey MD Drummers, Alan Childs here. Some of you might know me as the drummer for David Bowie, John Waite, Julian Lennon, and too many others to list here. I was blessed to do many recording sessions, radio, and TV…
On the Beat with Atom Willard of Against Me! What to Expect Playing Live (And the Voices in Your Head)
Hello, MD readers! Not every show goes the way you expect it to go. In fact, very few of them end up going as planned. But most, if not all, turn out to be incredible. You just have to let…
