When I received Aphex Twin's "Syro" when it came out I looked at the cover and went like "what the f...? the f... do I need to know that fo?" IMO, one component out of many of the current situation is people's oblivion to what it actually takes to make an album. Not only financia...

Not sure if this has a chance to take off but I don't think there is a dedicated HOD thread dedicated to interesting web articles on music and drumming. As far as any literature goes it's either the chatty (which gets deleted) or a lot of them end up in the thread on copyrights which I think Paul st...

langmick wrote:Is everyone Mark Guiliana now?

David Bowie wrote: Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!

There was a time everyone wanted to be Dave Weckl.

I just got this in my Sub recommendations because I follow both, Evan and Virgil. I like Evan's sound and style because he sort of reminds me of game soundtracks back in the 90/00's and his technique is flawless. Virgil? Don't even get me started! [youtube_https:3vv24guv]https://www.youtube.com/wat...

The bassist has a clip with Virgil I just posted in the Virg thread:

Bootleg of the first version of Quantum Factor. Planet X with Ric Fierabracci on bass. These guys were TIGHT. Virgil is really pushing the envelope towards the end of this recording. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6seNGbSrkI I remember there being an actual live video of (I think) this very perfo...

Been a fan of this guy (guy's ???) lately:

Paul Marangoni wrote:Why is it called "Death Metal"? Does someone die? Isn't "Speed Metal" a better label?

Yes, infants predominantly. BTW the drummer is sick. I'm into different kinds of metal but the guy plays like he's eating his morning croissant. Amazing!

Got this email lately. Honestly I can't wait - love everything Nerve and Jojo! New Studio Album, NYC Residency and Tours! We are really excited to announce that we have finished a new full length studio album, and it will be released April 1, 2017! Presales will begin next week at nerve.bandcamp.com...