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DrumHeads Media
by Stacey Hood
Drumheads is a drumming podcast hosted by Stacey Hood, featuring conversations with professional drummers from punk, rock, jazz, and funk. Each episode covers the real experience of making a living as a drummer — the music, the stories, and life on the road. No drumming experience required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Ben Thatcher - Royal Blood - S02E29
Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher joins Stacey Hood on Drumheads for a conversation about the decisions behind the sound. From heavy riffs to danceable grooves, we explore his partnership with Mike Kerr, the balance between restraint and release, and how humor finds its way into the music. Plus…
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Nick Shabatura - Corrosion of Conformity - S02E28
Corrosion of Conformity drummer Nick Shabatura joins the Drumheads Podcast to talk about stepping into the band, playing songs from across its catalog, and finding his own feel behind the kit. He also shares how he approaches the rhythm section and what makes a heavy groove work live. Hosted on...
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Rich Redmond - Jason Aldean - S02E27
Rich Redmond joins Drumheads for a conversation that goes far beyond drumming. The longtime Jason Aldean drummer talks about career longevity, relationships, ambition, personal branding, acting, podcasting, business, and what happens when success finally catches up with the goals that drove you…
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Justin Brown – Thundercat & NYEUSI – S02E36
Justin Brown joins Drumheads for a conversation about groove, improvisation, and creating music in the moment. Best known to many listeners for his work with Thundercat, Justin has built a career that crosses jazz, funk, hip-hop, and experimental music. He has also worked with artists including...
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Luke Garro - Piebald & GM at Noble & Cooley Drums - S2E35
Luke Garro joined Piebald in 2000, coming off a run in the Boston hardcore bands Fastbreak and In My Eyes. Twenty-five years later, the band just released Tales For The Rages, their first album since 2007 — written and recorded across six years, produced in part by Jay Maas, mastered by Jack...
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Tyler Bogliole - Prong - S2E34
Tyler Bogliole took over the drum chair in Prong in 2023, inheriting a catalog older than he is and a lineage that runs back through Ted Parsons, John Tempesta, and Art Cruz. In this episode he talks about how the gig came together, what it takes to learn thirty years of material in a three-piece...
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Gabriel Vacari - Axty - S2E33
AXTY drummer Gabriel Vacari joins the show ahead of the band's Napalm Records debut, The Pain Made Me Who I Am, out August 21. We get into building drum parts for a band that swings between polyrhythmic deathcore and melodic metalcore inside a single song, what touring with Born of Osiris and...
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Mike Marsh - Avett Bros/Dashboard Confessional - S02E32
Mike Marsh has drummed for two very different bands and made both work — Dashboard Confessional's rock-driven rise and, after a fateful meeting with Rick Rubin, The Avett Brothers' folk-rock world. In this episode, Mike joins Drumheads to talk about that transition, chasing a warm and natural…
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Jared Shavelson - Mariachi El Bronx - S02E31
Jared Shavelson has powered some of punk and hardcore’s most defining bands, from The Hope Conspiracy and Paint It Black to BoySetsFire and Pure Love, along with bands like Mariachi El Bronx and performances with Seal. Known for his precision, adaptability, and relentless energy, Jared shares the...
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Clemons Poindexter - Khalid - S02E30
Clemons Poindexter has been playing drums since he was two years old, starting in the church in Chicago before branching into just about every genre he could get his hands on. Today he's known as the touring drummer for Khalid, holding down the groove on some of the biggest stages in pop and R&B....
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Aaron Comess - Spin Doctors - S02E29
Aaron Comess has spent over three decades behind the kit, but most people know him for four minutes of music: "Two Princes," the song that turned Spin Doctors into one of the defining bands of the early nineties.There's more to the story than that hit, though. Before Spin Doctors blew up, Comess...
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Ursula Sargent - Blue Man Group - S02E28
Ursula Sargent plays Rockstar in Blue Man Group's touring production — a role built around real-time reaction as much as rhythm. She's part live drummer, part music director, part DJ, adjusting the show's music and audio cues based on how the Blue Men and the audience are connecting on any given...
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Fredo Reyes - Los Lobos - S02E27
Los Lobos percussionist Alfredo Ortiz joins the podcast to discuss his career. Ortiz shares details about his time with the Beastie Boys, his work with Los Lobos and the technique required to bring traditional Latin percussion to modern rock music. Listen to the full episode below. Be sure to...
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Stanton Moore - Galactic, COC S02E26
Stanton Moore is one of the most recognizable drummers to come out of the Crescent City in the last thirty years. As the backbone of Galactic, he helped build a sound that fuses funk, jazz, and second-line groove into something that's uniquely his own. Beyond the band, he's built a career as a...
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Mike Vanderhule - Y&T - S02E25
Mike Vanderhule has been holding down the pocket for Y&T for over two decades — one of the most enduring hard rock bands in the game. Known for his powerful groove, rock-solid time, and a live presence that commands the room, Mike is the kind of drummer who makes the band sound like a force of...
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Fred Armisen - S02E24 - SNL, Seth Myers, Blue Man Group
It took me being persistent, but Fred was patient and we were finally able to get an episode recorded. Before SNL, Portlandia, and a decade leading the Late Night with Seth Meyers house band, Fred Armisen dropped out of art school to play punk rock in Chicago — because for him, the kit always…
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Martin Ditcham - Elton John, Talk Talk, Sade, Independent - S02E23
If you've spent any time with the records that defined the last three decades, chances are you've already heard Martin Ditcham — you just didn't know his name. He's the musician behind sessions and stages with The Rolling Stones, Sade, Elton John, Talk Talk, Tina Turner, Everything But The Girl,...
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Davier Perez - Devildriver - S02E22
On this episode of the Drumheads Podcast, we sit down with Davier Pérez, the Puerto Rican‑born drummer whose precision, power, and relentless work ethic have made him one of the most exciting forces in modern metal. Raised in San Juan and known early on for his complex footwork and dynamic...
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Christian Eigner - Depeche Mode - S02E21
Christian Eigner chatted about his life as a professional drummer. Eigner has performed with Depeche Mode since 1997. He is a songwriter and a session player. The episode focuses on his history with the group and his work in the studio. Eigner explains how he creates drum parts for electronic...
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Jimmy Pardo Comedian - S02E20
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Maty Madiro - From Ashes to New - S02E19
This episode features Maty Madiro. He is the drummer for the band From Ashes to New. The group is set to release its new album "Reflections" on April 17. Madiro joins the show to talk about his career and his work behind the kit. Here is the conversation with Maty Madiro. Be sure to subscribe and...
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Pete Webber - Fear Factory - S02E18
The Drumheads Podcast features Pete Webber in the newest episode. Webber is the drummer for the metal bands Fear Factory and Havok. The conversation covers his career and drumming style. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See...
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Ben Pruitt - Sleep Theory - S02E17
This episode features an interview with Ben Pruitt. He is the drummer for the rock band Sleep Theory. The band is known for mixing heavy sounds with melodic hooks. Pruitt discusses his musical career and his approach to the rhythm that drives the group. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review...
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Father Hyacinth Marie Cordell - Independent - S02E16
Father Cordell chatted with the show about how he started drumming, his path to the priesthood and his love of progressive music. His independence is insane and a lot of fun. He's an very innovative player. Check him out here: Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your...
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Ande - Independent - S02E14
Fellow Floridian native Percussionist and drummer Andē chatted with me about how she got started in playing and her favorite percussion instruments. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Coady Willis - The Melvins - S02E13
Coady Willis of The Melvins and formerly with High on Fire was able to take some time out from his producing and recording with a couple of bands to chat with me about how he got into drumming (Kiss...again) and his doggos and all that. Thanks Coady! Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review...
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Ronn Dunnett - Dunnett Drums - S02E09
Ronn Dunnett from Dunnett Custom Drums joined the show to chat about the numerous patents that he holds, his use of alternative materials for shells and much more. Please be sure to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your...
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Matt Greiner - August Burns Red -S02E10
August Burns Red drummer Matt Greiner joins us to chat about how he got started playing drums, working on the family farm and celebrating being a new dad. Catch ABR on their new tour starting in April https://augustburnsred.com/#tour Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get…
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Gunnar Olsen - Puscifer - S02E12
Gunnar Olsen from Puscifer chatted with the podcast about playing with Maynard Keenan, his session work with Springsteen and NY parking. Super nice guy and I think I could talk to him all the time. Check out the other episodes wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to subscribe and leave a...
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Danny Walker - Dirty Rotten Imbeciles/DRI - S02E08
Danny Walked of Dirty Rotten Imbeciles joins the show to chat about how he got to DRI and other bands starting back when he was 8 years old. DRI will be starting their annual touring and if you've never seen them live, be sure to check them out! Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever...
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Jared Falk - Musora And Drumeo - S02E07
Jared Falk joins the show to chat about the beginnings of Musora and what the future holds for the music-based content platform. Quick Side Note. I reached out to Jared when I first started the podcast and he told me to check back later when I had a few episodes done. He motivated me to keep the...
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Billy Baker of Baker Drums - Episode 02E06
Drumbuilder Billy Baker chatted about how he got into building drums for Eric SInger of Kiss and many more. We talked about playing and how it all started. Please be sure to review the show and subscribe Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast.…
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Zac Mayfield of Dayseeker - S02E05
Zac Mayfield of the band Dayseeker, currently out on tour stopped by and chatted about influences, gear and much more. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Joe Lana aka The Cowboy Drummer - S02E04
Got together with Joe Lana AKA The Cowboy Drummer to discuss his path to where he is now with Dropout Kings and sobriety. I applaud him immensely for it. Step by Step, Day by Day. He's such a great dude. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast.…
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Brandon Green Drum Mechanics - Episode S02E03
Brandon chatted with me recently about how he get involved in the physiology of our instrument of choice. He broke down a lot of things for me and the listener to think about when playing. You can check out more at his website Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your...
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Dylan Wade - Urethane - E2S2
Dylan Wade of the skate rock band, Urethane chatted with me over the holidays about coming from a musical family, going to MIT and we got off on a tangent of both of us being ADHD. Interesting discussion. IYKYK. Thanks Dylan! Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your...
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Walfredo Reyes Jr. - Chicago - S2E1
Walfredo Reyes Jr. joined the podcast to kick off the new season! We had a grea discussion about his rich history as both a percussionist and a drummer. Look for him out on tour with Chicago later this year/ Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on…
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Migdalia Van Der Hoven - Independent - S01E40
Migdalia Van Der Hoven, a drummer located in London, took some time for her busy schedule to chat about going to Berklee, playing Royal Albert Hall and then busking near a taco stand. Like me, she's also a former soccer player, so you know we had to chat about that. You can find out her playing...
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Bermuda Schwartz - Weird Al Yankovic - S02E39
Bermuda joined the podcast to chat about how he started playing drums, playing with Weird Al Yankovic and his hobbies outside of playing with the polka king. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Saucy Jack- Kilmaine Saints - S02E38
It's time for a bit of the craic as Saucy Jack of Kilmaine Saints chats about early ambitions of wanting to be a studio drummer and how U2's "Sunday Bloody Sunday" set his career in motion. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See...
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12 Items for Drummers' Xmas - With Eric Lovely
Eric from Everything with Eric stopped by to talk about his 12 things you can get the drummer in your life. You can check out the original video here. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jeff Rhino Neumann - Road Mgr Lagwagon & Descendents - S02E37
Jeff "Rhino" Neumann took some time to join the podcast in-between tours and moving. Jeff is the drum tech/tour manager for Lagwagon and Descendants. Check it out! Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tim "Herb" Alexander - Stick Academy - S01E36
Tim Alexander took some time to join the podcast to discuss art, music and his approach to playing and the coaching that he is now doing with Stick Academy. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Paul Deakin - The Mavericks S01E35
The Mavericks' Paul Deakin chats about playing with Raul Malo, life in a country band in metal heavy Florida and knowing Marilyn Manson as Bryan. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Adam Gomez - The Dickies - S01E34
Adam Gomez, from The Dickies chats with the show about influences, Danny Elfman and Oingo Boingo and how he'd never play without a bass drum. Great conversation, lots of fun. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Jason Bittner - Category 7 & Shadows Fall - S01E33
Jason Bittner of Shadows Fall and Category 7 stopped by to talk drumming, double bass and metal influences. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rashid Williams - John Legend - S01E32
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Gene Hoglan - Dark Angel S01E31
The Metal Master Drummer himself, Gene Hoglan took some time between load-ins to chat about how he got started, his brief baseball career and how he intends to keep playing until he's in his 80s. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See...
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Jesse Bivona - The Interrupters S01E30
Jesse Bivona joined the podcast after the recent birth of his son to talk about his side gigs with Sid and The Twins, what The Interrupters have planned for the next year and much more. Don't forget to subscribe! Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get…
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Craig Macintyre - Goo Goo Dolls - S01E29
Craig Macintyre of Goo Goo Dolls took some time before the dentist to chat about getting started in Boston, Josh Groban and how he came to be the drummer in Goo Goo Dolls. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Drumheads is a drumming podcast hosted by Stacey Hood, featuring conversations with professional drummers from punk, rock, jazz, and funk. Each episode covers the real experience of making a living as a drummer — the music, the stories, and life on the road. No drumming experience required.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Drumheads is a drumming podcast hosted by Stacey Hood, featuring conversations with professional drummers from punk, rock, jazz, and funk. Each episode covers the real experience of making a living as a drummer — the music, the stories, and life on the road. No drumming experience required. Hosted...
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