Xavier Muriel
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Bonzo Bash NAMM 2017
4th annual BashFest at the Yost Theater in Santa Ana, CA Friday, January 20th, 2017 The first of these shows that Tichy & Sutton have produced, took place on September 25th, 2010, on the 30th anniversary of Bonham’s passing. They…
On the Beat With Xavier Muriel of Buckcherry: Drawing Inspiration and Finding Your Niche
Hey Modern Drummer, what’s happening? My name is Xavier Muriel, and I play drums for Buckcherry. I’m honored to be a part of the magazine that I’ve been buying since I picked up a pair of sticks as a kid.…
Bonzo Bash NAMM Jamm 2013 Featuring Nicko McBrain, Carmine Appice, and More
Natal drums and Marshall amplification will present the Bonzo Bash NAMM Jamm on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Observatory in Santa Ana, California. Co-hosts will include Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden, Carmine Appice, DJ Uncle Joe Benson from KLOS,…
October Web Update News
Congratulations to drummer/percussionist Richard Bravo for his eight nominations for the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, to be held in November in Las Vegas. Read Bravo’s archived MD blog here. Kris Myers and Andy Farag are on Umphrey’s McGee’s latest,…
Buckcherry's Xavier Muriel
Story by Billy Amendola “When I practice, I don’t do it to rock ’n’ roll. I’ll put on old Prince, Kool & The Gang, or Michael Jackson records. I think a lot of people forget how incredibly grooving those…
Xavier Muriel of Buckcherry
Hi, my name is Xavier Muriel. I play drums for the Southern California—based rock band Buckcherry. Like most of you who read Modern Drummer, I share a passion for drums and drumming. People often ask me why I chose drums,…
Xavier Muriel
By Billy Amendola How many rock bands can take a break for three years and come back stronger than ever? Nothing against the former members of Buckcherry, but the current lineup—which features original lead singer Josh Todd and founding guitarist…
