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We're Talkin Drums
by Cory Hofing
Host Cory Hofing (Crimson Shadows) talks with some of the worlds most prolific drummers in the rock, metal and EXTREME metal genres. Listen in for an inside look to a drummers mind and or for some helpful tips on gear, practicing techniques and mental strategies to get the most out of your playing and life! GET MORE ⬇️PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrumsMERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.comINSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrumsYOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcastTWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer
Episodes
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EP 98 - DAVE MCGRAW (CATTLE DECAPITATION)
This weeks guest is Dave Mcgraw from Cattle Decapitation! Dave and I catch up about their most recent tour where they are revisiting their Death Atlas album, as well as his favourite cymbals, ghosts in the venue basement and his beginnings in Cattle and how the music has evolved over the years.…
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EP 97 - JOCKE WALLGREN (AMON AMARTH)
This week my guest is Jocke Wallgren from Amon Amarth! We talked blast beats, Viking Monsters and our love for POWER METAL! Let us know who YOU would add to our ultimate power metal festival in the comments! If you enjoyed this episode please join our patreon, subscribe and follow us! GET MORE ⬇️...
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EP 96 - SPENCER MOORE (ARCHSPIRE)
My guest this week is Spencer Moore the new drummer for Canadian Tech Death icons Archspire! Spencer and I had a lovely chat before their show in Toronto on the Long Roads, Big Loads tour. We chat about his audition for the band, the new album "Too Fast Too Die" and the recording process along…
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EP 95 - GENE HOGLAN
My guest this is is LEGENDARY drummer, the Atomic Clock Gene Hoglan! This was an absolute honour to sit down with Gene and talk to him about his time with Death, Strapping Young Lad and of course his 20 year run with DETHKLOK! If you enjoy this podcast please share, like, comment and subscribe!…
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EP 94 BOBBY CROW (SIGNS OF THE SWARM)
My guest this week is Bobby Crow of Signs of the Swarm. Bobby and I caught up at the first date of the tour opening for Lorna Shore in Buffalo NY. We chatted about his start with the band and the many roles he has been in over the years, his new beautiful SJC kit, Double strokes and his current...
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EP 93 ERIC MOROTTI (SANGUISUGABOGG/ EX SUFFOCATION)
My guest this week is Eric Morotti who is currently the louring drummer for Sanguisugabogg and has recently parted ways with his long time band Suffocation. Eric and I catch up as we are old friends from his days playing is Kilitorous and he also shares some secrets to his newly adopted lifestyle...
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EP 92 JOSEAN ORTA (FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY)
This weeks guest is my good buddy Jose Orta from American heavy hitters, Fit For An Autopsy ! We caught up while Fit was on tour with Lamb of God in Toronto and chatted about being a support band, how playing big rooms is vastly different then small clubs, and we also discuss the long standing...
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EP 91 JARED KLEIN (RIVERS OF NIHIL)
My guest this week is Jared Klein from Rivers of Nihil! We talked about their latest self titled record, his approach to writing for a progressive metal band, and his recent move to becoming a full blown Canadian! If you enjoy this episode please check out our Patreon, Subscribe, Comment and…
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EP 90 TERRANCE PETTIT (COMEBACK KID)
My guest this week is Terrance Pettitt from legendary Canadian hardcore band Comeback Kid! We had a great chat about the recent touring he was doing and how busy his schedule has been with CK as well as filling in for the Acacia Strain, and The Devil Wears Prada. I punish him with a million...
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EP 89 CHARLIE KORYN (INCANTATION)
My guest this week is Charlie Koryn , live drummer for Incantation. We had a great chat while Incantation was on tour support Belphegor in Toronto. Charlie talks about his introduction to old school death metal, how he got the gig with Incantation and how he tries to keep the drums as true to the...
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EP 88 COLTON ZEITLER (Seven Kingdoms/ Inhuman Condition)
My guest this week is Colton Zeitler, live drummer for Seven Kingdoms and Inhuman Condition. We caught up while Seven Kingdoms was on tour with Blind Guardian in North America in 2025 and had a great chat about our past tours together, our favourite gear and all things drums! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON…
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EP 87 DAN PRESLAND ( NE OBLIVISCARIS )
This weeks guest is Dan Presland from Australian prog metal powerhouse Ne Obliviscaris. We get into the nitty gritty of his day to day on tour including his workout and warm up routines. On this tour NeO was doing a 2 hour set which led to some challenges for Dan so we discuss how he had to...
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EP 86 PAUL RAMIREZ ( THE FLATLINERS )
Head over to our Patreon for bonus footage from this podcast! Patreon.com/weretalkindrums LISTEN TO THE FLATLINERS NEW SONG " MISANTHOPY AND ME" - GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrums…
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EP 85 NAVENE KOPERWEIS ( ENTHEOS )
My guest this week is Navene Koperweis, drummer of the band Entheos. Navene has had an extensive career in metal playing with Whitechapel, Job For A Cowboy, Animals as Leaders and Animosity. We caught up while Entheos was on their headlining North American tour in Toronto. If you want to support...
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EP 84 - AUSTIN ARCHEY (LORNA SHORE)
This weeks guest is Austin Archey, drummer of Lorna Shore. We sat down while the band was in Toronto on tour supporting their album I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me. We chat about the new album and emotional swings the band has taken on the last several releases, how the drums plays an...
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EP 83 JAMES BECK (KILLOTINE)
This week I sat down with James Beck, drummer of Hamilton thrash unit Killotine! James is a beast of a player and the upwards momentum of Killotine since their inception last year is absolutely insane! Having only played a handful of gigs before heading to Wacken Open Air to represent Canada in…
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EP 82 NATHAN BULLA (INTERVALS)
My guest this week is Nathan Bulla from the band INTERVALS! Very excited to be back and this was one of my favourite episodes to date. Nathan has had an incredible career and it was great to discuss the highs, lows and everything in between being a professional touring drummer. If you enjoy this...
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EP 81 MIKE CAPUTO
This week I am joined but the amazing Mike Caputo on the podcast. Mike and I sat down while I was on tour in Houston Texas for a chat about life, being touring musicians, his experience playing with Jobforacowboy amongst many other things. Mike is an incredible human and insane drummer so I hope...
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EP 80 BEN TURK (GLORY HAMMER)
My guest this week is the one and only Ben Turk, drummer of Glory Hammer! Ben is one of the most wonderful humans to talk to and quite inspiring with his unique point of view of his own playing as well as the writing process for the entire band. I caught up with Ben when Glory Hammer was on the...
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EP 79 CRAIG TOUTANT ( MAPEX DRUMS CANADA )
This week my guest is Craig Toutant. Not only does Craig have a vast experience with touring in bands behind the kit but also with the retail side of musical equipment and is the Mapex Drums Canada Artist Representative. This chat goes in depth on the artist relations side of the industry and…
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EP 78 MICHAEL "MOOSE" THOMAS ( KILL THE LIGHTS/ EX BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE)
This week my guest is Moose, drummer of Kill the Lights and ex drummer and co founder of Bullet for My Valentine. Kill the Lights has a brand new album out March 8th called 'Death Melodies' out on fearless records. In this episode we discuss the writing process and production of the new records...
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EP 77 MATHEW KOHANOWSKI ( EUCLID, ex SHADOWS OF INTENT, ex OCEANO )
My guest this week is Mathew Kohanowski, drummer of Deathcore band Euclid. Matt is a seasoned touring drummer having done several years with Shadows of Intent as well as Oceano with a great insight on the music industry and being in a growing up and coming band. We discuss the struggles of…
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EP 76 JOHN LONGSTRETH (ORIGIN)
This week my guest is John Longstreth from Origin. John and I sat down for a fun chat about his extensive career in the technical death metal world. Obviously we had to talk click tracks, kick drum triggering and his tour with Origin supporting Vader in February - March. Hope you enjoy our...
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EP 75 PIERCE WILLIAMS ( SKELETAL REMAINS )
This week my guest is Pierce Williams, drummer of Skeletal Remains. I caught up with Pierce on the Ancient Unholy Uprising tour with Suffocation, Incantation, Skeletal Remains and Stabbing in Toronto at Lee's Palace. Pierce and I had a great conversation about his contribution and the writing...
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EP 74 KEVIN ALEXANDER ( BEYOND CREATION LIVE DRUMMER )
My guest this week is Kevin Alexander who is the touring drummer for technical death metal band Beyond Creation from Montreal. I caught up with Kevin at the Opera House in Toronto for a fun chat about the tour, his amazing drum shoe of choice, pre show meals, and keeping your posture proper while...
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EP 73 SPENCER MOORE (INFERI)
This week my guest is Spencer Moore, drummer of tech death band Inferi. This is Spencers second time on the podcast and we caught up in Nashville to chat about the necessities on tour, our favourite driving tunes, and the best types of blasts beats! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡…
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EP 72 MIKE MALYAN ( MONUMENTS )
My guest this week is Mike Malyan, drummer of the band Monuments. I caught up with Mike while Monuments was in Toronto on tour with JinJer to discuss the production on their latest record ' IN STATIS ' and working with producer George Lever, his educational path the Malyan Drum Academy and of...
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EP 71 SAM LANDA ( CONQUER DIVIDE )
My guest this week is Samantha Landa, drummer of the metalcore band Conquer Divide. Sam and I caught up while she was on a North American tour supporting Electric Callboy to talk the struggles of a touring drummer, her recent marriage, and EVERYTHING drums! Samantha Landa Instagram -...
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EP 70 CAMERON LOSCH ( BORN OF OSIRIS )
On this episode Cory sits down with Cameron Losch, drummer of Born Of Osiris. The guys discuss the early days of BOO and the multiple high school projects that led to the final lineup, Cameron’s first experiences on the tour, being terrible at skateboarding, and of course drum techniques and…
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EP 69 BRODY TAYLOR SMITH ( INVENT ANIMATE )
Cory sits down with drummer Brody Taylor Smith in the weeks episode! Brody plays for the bands Satyr, Exist and is the current live drummer for Invent Animate and Meinl Cymbals and sticks artist. This conversation goes from tour life to nerdy pedal settings talk with everything in between! If you...
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EP 68 ALAN CASSIDY 2 (THE RETURN)
Cory sat down with Alan Cassidy from legendary death metal band The Black Dahlia Murder while they were in Toronto on the Verminous Remnant tour. This was a very fun conversation and the guys discuss the new beginnings of the band with the line up changes and how supportive their fans have been...
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EP 67 MIKE COTTON
This weeks episode is with Mike Cotton, drummer of the Steel City Rovers. Mike has played with acts such as Moxy, Castle, Aetherborn and Deathmarch and plays for Los Cabos Drumsticks and Dream Cymbals. Mike and Cory discuss Mike's recent tour with the Steel City Rovers in Ireland and the drastic...
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EP 66 LEVI XUL ( OV SULFER )
On this episode of We’re Talkin Drums Cory sat down with LEVI XUL , drummer of OV SULPHUR. This conversation is a deep insight into the growth and determination that Levi has when it comes to extreme drumming. The guys talk about everything from moving from one side of the country to the next and...
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EP 65 BRANDON ZACKEY ( WHITECHAPEL )
New Year and a BRAND NEW episode of We're Talkin Drums! This week I sat down with drummer Brandon Zackey while he was on tour with Deathcore legends WHITECHAPEL. Brandon's career started at the age of 9 and goes from marching band and drum corp to universal studios in Japan and now to shredding...
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EP 64 MIKE CAPUTO
Cory sat down for a fun chat with Mike Caputo while he was touring through Toronto with Enterprise Earth. Mike is also the full-time drummer for Deathcore band Brand of Sacrifice. Mike Caputo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikecaputodrums/ YouTube. - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeCaputo GET...
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EP 63 BRYCE BUTLER *ROUND 2*
This week Cory sat down with drummer of Shadow of Intent, Bryce Butler, while he was on the road in Toronto. The guys chat about the struggles of being a touring drummer, changing foot techniques from one tour to the next as well as Bryce's new solo project where he steps away from the kit and to...
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EP 62 LE FOU ( FIRST FRAGMENT )
Cory chats with friend and insane tech death drummer Nick "Le Fou" Wells, drummer of the band First Fragment while he was in town on a Canadian tour. The guys talk about life on the road, the writing of First Fragments latest record Gloire Éternelle and the process of him joining the band. Check...
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EP 61 JOSEAN ORTA ( FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY )
Cory sat down with longtime friend Josean Orta, drummer of FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, for a chat. In this over 2 hour conversation Josean mentions about his struggles as a young drummer coming to America and the ups and downs of pursuing his dream of making drumming a career. They also talk about…
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EP 60 CORY'S ADVENTURES ACROSS EUROPE
Cory was on tour with the band Striker in Europe all summer. Hear about his adventures, shows, ups, downs and all the brown! Check out Striker with the links below! https://www.striker-metal.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU67S5jpv-oENDrjRZEcmuA This episode is brought to you by...
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EP 59 HIRAN DERANIYAGALA ( BATTLECROSS )
This week we welcome Hiran Deraniyagala to the podcast. Hiran is guitarist for the bands Finality, Portal of Pazuzu, Among These Ashes and Battlecross. We discuss his passion for drums even though he made his musical career from playing guitar, how drums are a very primal instrument. We also…
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EP 58 JON TEACHEY ( WILDERUN )
Jon is the drummer for Epic Progressive metal band WILDERUN and also does awesome drum streams on Twitch! Cory and Jon had an awesome chat, catching up and reminiscing about the first and possibly only time they met, the learning curves that being a twitch drummer has, and the awesome tours that...
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EP 57 NIC PETTERSEN ( NORTHLANE )
Cory sat down with Nic Petterson, drummer of Australian metalcore band NORTHLANE! Nic talked about the challenges of becoming an independent band, the freedoms of not having the weight of a record label on your shoulders and the community they are building within their fans. Nic has some very...
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EP 56 ISAAC LAMB ( KUBLAI KHAN )
Cory sat down with Kublai Khan drummer Isaac Lamb so discuss their new EP ' LOWEST FORM OF ANIMAL ' , Out April 1st 2022 on Rise Records. Along with talking about the EP the guys get into the conception of Kublai Khan and how Isaac and Matt Honeycutt ( vocalist ) originally met and became the…
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EP 55 TOMMY CHAN
Cory had a wonderful chat with Tommy Chan, drummer of Calgary Metalcore band TRENCH, who's new EP " Encased in Chrome" is out now on New Damage Records! In this episode the two talk about having diverse drum setups, life as Canadian musicians and some of the hard realities young bands have faced...
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EP 54 DAN WILDING ( CARCASS )
In this episode Cory sat down with Dan Wilding of legendary Melodic Death Metal band Carcass. Dan is a UK based drummer who has played for such bands as Aborted and Heaven Shall Burn. The guys discuss the trials of dealing with technology and how it is incorporated into drumming, the recording...
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Ep 53 Spencer Moore ( INFERI )
Cory managed to track down the man, the myth, the absolutely legend!!!! Spencer Moore, drummer of INFERI !!!! The guys had a fun chat about drums.... ok maybe a little more than that. This episode touches on Inferi's new album Vile Genesis and the process of working with Dave Otero, Spencers...
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EP 52 DAVE RUCKI ( SENTINELS )
Cory sat down with Sentinels drummer Dave Rucki for a chat about their debut full length ' Collapse by Design ' out now on Sharptone Records. During this conversation the guys touch on the beginnings of Dave's career and how he first met the other members of Sentinels, the path of being a self...
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EP 51 ERIC W BROWN ( NEKROGOBLIKON )
HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's 2022 and to kick things off Cory sat down with Eric W Brown, drummer of Nekrogoblikon! Eric has been playing in metal bands for the past 15+ years and doing everything from extreme blast beats in epic viking metal to trash ripping pirate metal as well as dance grooving...
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Ep. 50
In this episode the gang celebrates 50 episodes of the podcast, discusses the events of the past year and what is to come in 2022 along with their top album picks of 2021 and MUCH more! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com…
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EP 49 ALEX BENT ( TRIVIUM )
Cory had a great conversation with old tour mate Alex Bent, drummer of Trivium. The guys discuss the life of a streamer on twitch, how Alex's life has changed in the past year with moving from his home in California to being closer with the guys in Trivium in Florida as well as becoming a father,...
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Host Cory Hofing (Crimson Shadows) talks with some of the worlds most prolific drummers in the rock, metal and EXTREME metal genres. Listen in for an inside look to a drummers mind and or for some helpful tips on gear, practicing techniques and mental strategies to get the most out of your playing and life! GET MORE ⬇️PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrumsMERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.comINSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrumsYOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcastTWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer
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Host Cory Hofing (Crimson Shadows) talks with some of the worlds most prolific drummers in the rock, metal and EXTREME metal genres. Listen in for an inside look to a drummers mind and or for some helpful tips on gear, practicing techniques and mental strategies to get the most out of your playing...
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