General Discussion

General Discussion General discussion forum for all drum related topics that do not fit into other categories. Use this forum to exchange ideas and information with your fellow drummers. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:31:07 +0000 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:31:07 +0000 Drummerworld Forum https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php What Is Something You Do Well? Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:30:37 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/what-is-something-you-do-well.191647/ 191647 invalid@example.com (RVC) RVC It seems like there are new threads every day about something negative or things we don’t like about music. Isn’t drumming and music supposed to be something that we all love here? I figured I’d post this thread to do my part to bring some positivity. I’m sure it’ll derail within a few posts, but I’d love to hear about something good for a change.

I’m pretty good at playing quietly. It all started when I was a kid first learning how to play. My mom couldn’t stand the noise, even with my...

Read more]]> 30 Drum gods Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:23:11 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/drum-gods.191659/ 191659 invalid@example.com (Trigger) Trigger What happened to all the drum gods? It seems like there a very few new one. When I was a kid reading MD, these guys seemed untouchable. I feel like theres been a few in the last decade, like Matt Gartska but nobody really has the status of the older legends. Is this?

A - Because I'm old an out of touch
B - Print media is dead
C - Insta gives us much more access to these people, so the mythical status kinda disappears when you can see every detail of their lives?
D - Rock bands aren't as...

Read more]]> 3 Code issue on Forums? Mon, 04 Aug 2025 02:48:34 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/code-issue-on-forums.191564/ 191564 invalid@example.com (Rattlin' Bones) Rattlin' Bones Recurrent issue I'm having last several weeks and it's getting worse. Create new thread. Go back and edit. Save doesn't work. It's inconsistent. Was there a release of new code or version? Seems when goto Edit it is sometimes invoking a set of code that lacks the ability to save. May be a versioning issue and code where when = edit the save button is there but function not there. Getting more and more frustrating. Happens on all my browsers. Help!!!]]> 90 Foos and NIN exchange drummers Mon, 04 Aug 2025 01:38:48 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/foos-and-nin-exchange-drummers.191639/ 191639 invalid@example.com (JimmyM) JimmyM Ilan Rubin goes to Foo Fighters, Josh Freese goes back to Nine Inch Nails.

Discuss.

Foo Fighters’ New Drummer Revealed (Exclusive)

Ilan Rubin replaces Josh Freese, who was let go from the band back in May. But there’s a twist.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

]]> 45 Mark Brzezicki Garage Sale Sun, 03 Aug 2025 21:26:06 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/mark-brzezicki-garage-sale.191646/ 191646 invalid@example.com (piston broke) piston broke Just came across this on ebay. Looks like Mr B's downsizing and with less than 24 hours to go you might get something quite nice. Being sold through Graham Russell Drums, linky below.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/grahamrusselldrums?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161211]]> 7 THE CLASSIFIEDS - For Sale / Wanted Sun, 03 Aug 2025 20:46:20 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/the-classifieds-for-sale-wanted.2601/ 2601 invalid@example.com (Thomas) Thomas THIS IS THE CLASSIFIEDS THREAD.

1) If you are selling equipment, please give all relevant details. What are you selling, what condition is it in, how old is it, how much money are you asking for, what is the location of the equipment, will you allow pick up if bought locally, how much is shipping if it's not bought locally, where you are willing to ship. Post pictures or links to pictures if there are any available.

2) If you are interested in buying any equipment...

Read more]]> 23 Changing volume from one gig to another. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 19:23:02 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/changing-volume-from-one-gig-to-another.191623/ 191623 invalid@example.com (DrumDoug) DrumDoug Maybe it’s just me, but I have a hard time going from my really loud band to my really quiet band. I guess muscle memory kicks in and I just automatically start playing too hard. It doesn’t help that I’m using IEMs and I don’t realize how hard I’m hitting. The lower volume band has gone silent stage except the drums. They were complaining about the drum volume at the last gig. I had just played with my really loud band. I’m thinking of ditching the IEMs and going back to a monitor just so I...

Read more]]> 21 One favorite drum track you enjoy Sun, 03 Aug 2025 16:32:12 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/one-favorite-drum-track-you-enjoy.190819/ 190819 invalid@example.com (jda) jda .

1968-69
originally for a film
Herbie Hancock composer
drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath b. 1935
Has about 3 or 4 "study" approach areas in there that interests me

what's yours?]]> 39 What's the Difference between DrumForum.org and Drummerworld.com/forums Sat, 02 Aug 2025 22:51:26 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/whats-the-difference-between-drumforum-org-and-drummerworld-com-forums.191614/ 191614 invalid@example.com (jda) jda And do you ever see them merging / merged together some day?]]> 51 Superman (Man of Steel) 2013 Drummers Sat, 02 Aug 2025 20:59:33 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/superman-man-of-steel-2013-drummers.191637/ 191637 invalid@example.com (striker) striker Someone just posted this pic of the credits at the end of Superman (Man of Steel) 2013. I see many familiar names including several LA based drummers there.

Edit: I mistakenly assumed that these are the credits for the 2025 movie. I have corrected this mistake and I have updated the thread title and this post.

]]> 13 Drummers from your home state Sat, 02 Aug 2025 17:18:34 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/drummers-from-your-home-state.190950/ 190950 invalid@example.com (joedrum) joedrum Kind of a spin off from the Where Do You Live State. But other than yourself what well known drummers are from your home state or facimile there of?

My state of Massachusetts:
Hal Blaine
Steve Smith
Joe Morello
Mike Mangini
Kenny Aronoff
Sib Hashian
Vic Firth
David Robinson
Stephen Jo Bladd

That's off the top of my head not too bad for a small state. I would say that it would be difficult to name them all from bigger states.]]> 58 Why so many drummers are getting fired (article) Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:46:35 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/why-so-many-drummers-are-getting-fired-article.191289/ 191289 invalid@example.com (dajazz) dajazz Since everyone is talking about Iron Maiden and their new drummer it reminded me this article I read the other day, it's a fascinating read:

Why rock bands keep firing their drummers

The humble stickman, long the butt of music industry jokes, is the unsung hero of any great rock band. But try telling that to the singer

www.telegraph.co.uk

]]> 46 Dashboard Drummers Rejoice! Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:07:43 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/dashboard-drummers-rejoice.191649/ 191649 invalid@example.com (vyacheslav) vyacheslav Greetings,

This came into my Amazon "Suggestions". Car vent clip mounted cymbals! What will they think of next? It's neat idea! Here's a link to the item...

Read more]]> 1 Are kids and hobbyists getting priced out of drumming? Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:44:18 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/are-kids-and-hobbyists-getting-priced-out-of-drumming.191576/ 191576 invalid@example.com (mikyok) mikyok Please discuss as above but I'm having a rant either way after a retail experience that was less enjoyable than having a wisdom tooth out and I can account for both.

When I was a broke student I could easily keep my gear in tip top condition doing pub gigs about 20 years ago. Sticks and heads were very affordable and drummers used to swing by the local store every week to get what they needed for the weekend. The used market was amazing too for kits, snares and cymbals. It was like a little...

Read more]]> 91 The Bass Player And The Drummer Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:55:28 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/the-bass-player-and-the-drummer.191617/ 191617 invalid@example.com (striker) striker Rick Dior posted this clip. I found it very informative and decided to share.
There is too much material in this clip for me to unpack. I need to watch it again.

]]> 34 Looking for a session drummer – Thrash/Death Metal project Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:37:02 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/looking-for-a-session-drummer-%E2%80%93-thrash-death-metal-project.191643/ 191643 invalid@example.com (e30goodman) e30goodman Hey everyone,
I'm looking for a session drummer to record drums for a thrash/death metal tracks. Influences: Metallica (…And Justice for All era), Iced Earth, Death.

The guitar and click track are ready — need tight, aggressive drums on top. This is a demo for now. You’ll get a test track — record your take and send it back.

If it clicks, we’ll talk about further collaboration.
Message me for details and files.

Cheers]]> 2 Try to remember this in the future... (attitude tips from Henry Rollins) Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:19:05 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/try-to-remember-this-in-the-future-attitude-tips-from-henry-rollins.191633/ 191633 invalid@example.com (Skitch) Skitch I was on a gig just this last weekend where I found out that one guy pretty much assembly the stage himself the night before which kept him there in the wee hours of the morning. This was a concert stage pieced together in squares and on the legs. All of the pieces are fastened together during assembly. He even put ups an 8x8' drum riser for me to perform on.

So, at the end of the night, after most everyone left, I stuck around and helped him tear down the stage and move it to the down...

Read more]]> 4 New Drummer, small room sound woes Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:51:02 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/new-drummer-small-room-sound-woes.191577/ 191577 invalid@example.com (kalax) kalax Hi all,

New drummer here, about 3 months since I started.

I have a Stage Custom kit in a small space, and I have been having some issues with sound. I have my kit tuned for low resonance, but it seems that my toms have this awful flat sound to my ears, it sounds ok if I use my focusrite monitor, but I am wondering what I can do to maybe improve the sound when I am jamming without the monitor. Here is a photo of my setup. Maybe I could get some tips from you more expert drummers?
thanks in...

Read more]]> 21 Elvin Jones mystery Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:44:26 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/elvin-jones-mystery.191592/ 191592 invalid@example.com (JohnBassNYC) JohnBassNYC I want to share an absolutely unique experience with a percussionist from Brazil . I've never been on a drummers forum. So this is an interesting place to present this
The player from Brazil was Rubens Bassini. A super cool dude. He was well liked both personally and musically/ having played with Brazil 66 Sergio Mendes and later with Deodato and later doing session work in NYC.

I've mentioned this in the past to other musicians but never felt satisfied with the explanation
I kind of doubt...

Read more]]> 23 Steely Dan's Drummers Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:28:43 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/steely-dans-drummers.191598/ 191598 invalid@example.com (joedrum) joedrum

The Drummers of Steely Dan

By Ken Micaleff Modern Drummer Between 1972 and 1980, Steely Dan produced some of the most searing and bitter pop music ever recorded. With scathing lyrics delivered by Donald Fagen’s pungent…

steelydanreader.com

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