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Drum For The Song Podcast

by Dane Campbell

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Drum For The Song podcast - hosted by Dane Campbell (drummer of Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons and Straight Lines). An independent podcast featuring long-form conversations with semi-pro & professional drummers from around the globe and to celebrate some fantastic drummers who don't often get much limelight in drum magazines and on websites. This show is not aimed exclusively at other drummers but if you are a drummer you will probably appreciate some of the chat about drum equipment, brands etc. Please follow/subscribe to keep up to date with all future episodes. Any reviews would also be hugely appreciated. Follow the podcast @DrumForTheSong on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & TikTok and/or follow the host @Dane_Drums. Please visit the official website - <a href="www.drumforthesong.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"

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Episodes

  1. Jay Weinberg (Fuming Mouth / Ex- Slipknot / Ex- Suicidal Tendencies / Ex-Against Me) #63

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Or get some merch here: https://aboveaverageclothing.com/collections/official-drum-for-the-song-collection Or support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:...

  2. Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree / King Crimson / The Pineapple Thief) #62

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Or get some merch here: https://aboveaverageclothing.com/collections/official-drum-for-the-song-collection Or support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:...

  3. Camille Phillips (The Subways / Ex- The Ramonas) #61

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Or get some merch here: https://aboveaverageclothing.com/collections/official-drum-for-the-song-collection Or support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:...

  4. Sven Dirkschneider (U.D.O. / Dirkschneider) #60

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Or get some merch here: https://aboveaverageclothing.com/collections/official-drum-for-the-song-collection Or support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:...

  5. James Perry (Onslaught / Red Method / Ted Maul) #59

    This episode is sponsored by Altar Apparel: https://altarapparel.co.uk/ Support this podcast by becoming a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Or get some merch here: https://aboveaverageclothing.com/collections/official-drum-for-the-song-collection Or support the podcast by making a...

  6. Lucas Fox (Motörhead, Pink Fairies, Warsaw Pakt) #58

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 58 with original Motörhead drummer, Lucas Fox. In this episode, Lucas discusses his experiences with Motörhead and his new book. Lucas shared his background as a drummer and…

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  7. Ross Rothero-Bourge (FOH for UK & European Drum Show, Tom Meighan, Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons & CUBE Studio) #57

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 57 with Ross Rothero-Bourge. Ross is fellow Welshman living in Cornwall. He is a drummer, but professionally works as a front of house live sound engineer for ex-Kasabian vocalist…

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  8. Christopher Williams (Accept / Elegant Weapons / Gene Simmons / Rex Brown) #56

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 56 with Christopher Williams. Christopher currently play drums in German metal legends, Accept and is the drummer in the supergroup, Elegant Weapons. He's also say behind the drum...

  9. Ciara Chinniah (Educator / Author / Drum Education Live / Drummer Mamas) #55

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 55 with the lovely Ciara Chinniah. Ciara is an incredibly inspiring drummer and is well known within the drum world for hosting her amazing drum camps for women in the UK and for…

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  10. Chris Allan (Marco Mendoza, Dan Byrne, The Story Of Guitar Heroes, Session Drummer) #54

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 54 with the brilliant, Chris Allan. Chris is one of the hardest working rock drummers in the UK, touring the globe with rock bass legend Marco Mendoza, performing across the UK in...

  11. Chris Slade (AC/DC, Tom Jones, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, The Firm, Asia, Chris Slade Timeline) #53

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 53 with legendary drummer, Chris Slade. Chris has had the most tremendous careers having played drums for fellow Welsh legend, Tom Jones, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, AC/DC, The Firm,...

  12. Joey Belladonna (Anthrax, Beyond Frontiers, Chief Big Way) #52

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 52 with Joey Belladonna. Not only is Joey the lead vocalist for thrash legends, Anthrax, but he's also a great drummer and also plays drums and sings in a cover band called Chief Big...

  13. Phil Woods (Remo & Stagg Artist Relations) #51

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 51 with Phil Woods. Phil is an experienced professional in the musical instruments industry and currently works as artist relations for Remo Drumheads and Stagg cymbals in the UK for...

  14. Chris Fehn (Ex-Slipknot) #50

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 50 with former Slipknot percussionist, Chris Fehn, #3. Please share this with any fans of Slipknot. I am truly honoured to have had this opportunity because this is Chris' very first...

  15. Owain Wyn Evans 'The Drumming Weatherman' (BBC TV & Radio Presenter) #49

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 49 with welsh BBC TV and Radio presenter and 'drumming weatherman', Owain Wyn Evans. In this episode, Owain talks about his upbringing in Ammanford in south Wales and past music...

  16. Rich Knox (Danko Jones / FitDrummers) #48

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 48 with Danko Jones drummer, Rich Knox. In this episode, Rich has some great tips on how to improve the health of your body and mind, especially for touring musicians. He has…

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  17. Jeremy Colson (Steve Vai / Sebastian Bach) #47

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 47 with Steve Vai & Sebastian Bach drummer, Jeremy Colson. In this episode, Jeremy has some fascinating insights on being a session musician and how playing for the song in an...

  18. Jason Bowld (Bullet For My Valentine / ex- Pitchshifter / Axewound) #46

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 46 with Bullet For My Valentine drummer, Jason Bowld. In this episode, Jason and I chat about his career history which consists of a large variety of session work, touring and remote...

  19. Johnny Dee (Doro, Tyketto, Britny Fox) #45

    Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 45 with Johnny Dee who is been drummer for German heavy metal Queen Doro for 30 years, and has been newly recruited as Tyketto's drummer and occasionally performs with his late 80's...

  20. Martin Potts (UK Artist Relations - Paiste, Vic Firth & Mapex) #44

    Thanks for checking out episode 44 with Martin Potts who works for the distributor KORG UK in a role as UK Artist Relations for Paiste, Vic Firth & Mapex drums but also has control of the marketing for Mapex in the UK. In this episode, Martin and I chat about his history of playing drums which...

  21. Adam Roberts (Cardinal Black) #43

    Thanks for checking out episode 43 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring Cardinal Black groove machine Adam Roberts. In this episode, Adam and I have a long in-depth chat about his relationship with the drums strongly influenced by his father who is also a drummer plus the complicated history of...

  22. Anika Nilles (Jeff Beck / Nevell) #42

    Thanks for checking out episode 42 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring the insanely talented Anika Nilles who has taken the drum community by storm over the past decade after being 'discovered' on YouTube, within a few years being the cover artist for Modern Drummer Magazine and most recently...

  23. Darby Todd (Freelance - Devin Townsend / Martin Barre) #41

    Thanks for checking out episode 41 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring the stupidly talented Darby Todd who likes to refer to himself as a freelance drummer and has been recently sitting behind the kit for Devin Townsend and Martin Barre (ex- Jethro Tull). In this episode, Darby and I have a...

  24. Emily Dolan Davies (The Voice Kids UK / Kim Wilde) #40

    Become a Patron of this show by joining the Patreon family at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ Thanks for checking out episode 40 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring the amazing Emily Dolan Davies who is the current drummer in the house band for The Voice Kids UK. She also plays drums…

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  25. Mike Johnston (Online Educator at mikeslessons.com) #39

    Become a Patron of this show at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 39 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring educator, clinician, public speaker and podcaster Mike Johnston! In this episode, Mike and I have a great chat about his current drumming career which...

  26. Robb Reiner (Anvil) #38

    Become a Patron of this podcast - http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Thanks for checking out episode 38 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring Robb Reiner from Canadian metal pioneers, Anvil. In this episode, Robbo and I have a great chat about the history of Anvil and how the making of the...

  27. Taylor Hawkins Tribute Episode

    Thanks for checking out this special tribute episode of Drum For The Song podcast, dedicated to Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters who sadly passed away on March 25th 2022. Taylor Hawkins has consistently been one of my biggest influences when it comes to rock drumming and playing for the song....

  28. Denise Dufort (Girlschool) #37

    Thanks for checking out episode 37 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring Denise Dufort from British female rock veterans, Girlschool. In this episode, we have lots of laughs and we talk about the history of Girlschool including their introduction and collaboration with Motorhead including the...

  29. Ryan Smith (The Outlaw Orchestra) #36

    Thanks for checking out episode 36 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring Ryan Smith from English western/country/rock band The Outlaw Orchestra who were chosen as a support act for my band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons for a few shows in November 2021. In this episode, Ryan talks about his...

  30. Frank Fontsere (Ex- Fozzy, Stuck Mojo) #35

    Thanks for checking out episode 35 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring Frank Fontsere, former drummer of Fozzy and Stuck Mojo. In this episode, Frank explained why he decided to leave Fozzy and focus on family life at home and start a career in art. We also talked about what it was like being…

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  31. Gareth 'Snoz' Lawrence (Valhalla Awaits / The Blackout) #34

    Thanks for checking out episode 34 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring Gareth 'Snoz' Lawrence, drummer of upcoming Welsh rockers Valhalla Awaits and previously drummer for The Blackout. In this episode, we talked about many of Gareth's experiences on tour with The Blackout who toured with huge...

  32. Zac Morris (Ugly Kid Joe) #33

    Thanks for checking out episode 33 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring the amazing Zac Morris of Ugly Kid Joe. In this episode, we talked about Zac's musical education and how he originally joined Ugly Kid Joe, keeping creative on the drum kit and why it's important. Zac also disclosed details...

  33. Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats / HeadCat) #32

    Join the Patreon family for bonus content, discounts and more - www.patreon.com/drumforthesong Episode 32 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats and HeadCat. In this episode we talk about the origins of the Stray Cats, with himself (drums), Brian Setzer (guitar and...

  34. Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth, ex- Soilwork) #31

    Thanks for checking out episode 31 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring Dirk Verbeuren of Megadeth and formerly of Soilwork. In this amazing episode, we talk about Dirk's upbringing in Belgium and how his parents encouraged and supported his path into music, his early influences, listening to…

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  35. Spike T Smith (Memoriam, ex-Morrissey, The Damned, Killing Joke, New York Dolls & more) #30

    Become a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong to support the podcast and to receive exclusve content like bonus episodes and more. Thanks for checking out episode 30 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring Spike T Smith who currently plays with british old school death metal band…

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  36. Ritch Battersby (The Wildhearts, Grand Theft Audio) #29

    If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.com Thanks for checking out episode…

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  37. Alex Thistlethwaite (Massive Wagons) #28

    If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.com Thanks for checking out episode…

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  38. Brian Tichy (Ex- Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Foreigner, The Dead Daisies, Seether, Lynch Mob & more) #27

    Become a Patron via Patreon http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.com Thanks for checking out episode 27 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring the brilliant Brian Tichy. If...

  39. New T-shirt available to pre-order now

    Please head to http://www.drumforthesong.bigcartel.com to check out the podcast merch mentioned in this promotional episode. Thanks for taking the time to listen to this short advertisement for Drum For The Song merchandise. www.drumforthesong.com

  40. Adam Breeze (Wargasm UK / RavenEye) #26

    Become a Patron via Patreon http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.com Thanks for checking out episode 26 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring the brilliant Adam Breeze of...

  41. Arya Goggin (Skindred) #25

    Become a Patron via Patreon http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.com Thanks for checking out episode 25 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring Arya Goggin who plays drums…

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  42. Matty Roberts (Percussion Discussion / North Wales Drum Promotions) #24

    Become a Patron via Patreon http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.com Thanks for checking out episode 24 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring Matty Roberts from one of my...

  43. Andrew 'Kob' Robinson (Punk Rock Factory / Social Media Marketing Expert) #23

    Become a Patron via Patreon http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.com Thanks for checking out episode 23 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring fellow Welshman Andrew 'Kob'...

  44. Francis Ruiz (Buckcherry / Ex - Pro Drum Tech for Slayer, Motorhead, Anthrax, Scorpions & more) #22

    Become a Patron via Patreon http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.com Thanks for checking out episode 22 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring Francis Ruiz who is the…

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  45. Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath / Dio / Heaven and Hell / Last in Line) #21

    Become a Patron via Patreon http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.com Thanks for checking out episode 21 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring the rock drumming legend...

  46. Mike Terrana (Yngwie Malmsteen, Axel Rudi Pell, Rage, Tony MacAlpine & more) #20

    Become a Patron via Patreon http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.com Thanks for checking out episode 20 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring the awesome Mike Terrana.…

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  47. Charlie Benante (Anthrax, S.O.D.) #19

    Become a Patron via Patreon http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.com Thanks for checking out episode 19 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring the awesome Charlie Benante,...

  48. Thomas Barth (Sonor International Artist & Relations Manager) #18

    Become a Patron via Patreon http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.com Thanks for checking out episode 18 of Drum For The Song Podcast featuring Thomas Barth who is...

  49. Ashley Green (Holding Absence) #17

    Become a Patron via Patreon http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.com Thanks for checking out episode 17 of Drum For The Song Podcast featuring Ashley Green, drummer of...

  50. Adam Parsons (Siren Artist Management / Drum Collector) #16

    Become a Patron via Patreon http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.com Thanks for checking out episode 16 of Drum For The Song podcast featuring Adam Parsons of Siren Artist...

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About this show

Drum For The Song podcast - hosted by Dane Campbell (drummer of Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons and Straight Lines).

An independent podcast featuring long-form conversations with semi-pro & professional drummers from around the globe and to celebrate some fantastic drummers who don't often get much limelight in drum magazines and on websites.

This show is not aimed exclusively at other drummers but if you are a drummer you will probably appreciate some of the chat about drum equipment, brands etc.

Please follow/subscribe to keep up to date with all future episodes. Any reviews would also be hugely appreciated.

Follow the podcast @DrumForTheSong on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & TikTok and/or follow the host @Dane_Drums.

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How many episodes does Drum For The Song Podcast have?

Drum For The Song Podcast has 65 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 2, 2026.

What is Drum For The Song Podcast about?

Drum For The Song podcast - hosted by Dane Campbell (drummer of Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons and Straight Lines). An independent podcast featuring long-form conversations with semi-pro & professional drummers from around the globe and to celebrate some fantastic drummers who don't often get...

How often does Drum For The Song Podcast release new episodes?

Drum For The Song Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 65 episodes since June 2020.

Who hosts Drum For The Song Podcast?

Drum For The Song Podcast is created and hosted by Dane Campbell.
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