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I've finally finished building my home drum room! Here's the build process in pictures, along with the (almost) final result. Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------ I normally rehearse in my basement, which was completely bare concrete foundation - no studs, ceiling...

I realize that this will likely be crucified, as John Bonham and Led Zeppelin tend to be holy ground. It's cool, I understand. Nevertheless, here are a few recordings from my Led Zeppelin Tribute band's last show. These were all recorded live off the floor, no editing, so there are a few...

Danny used to use 10", 12", 14" roto toms. I believe he doesn't use them anymore, but I could be wrong. There was a video on YouTube of him detailing all his gear, including his rotos, but I can't seem to find it for the life of me.

I try and use a click whenever I can, live especially because I find that, even though in the heat of the moment on stage everything sounds fine, when I play back a recording it often sounds light-speed. That said, do you prefer setting your click at quarter notes, eighths, sixteenths, or...

If you're looking for an inexpensive kick mic, Musician Friend's SDOTD has a Gear One MK1000 Kick Drum Mic for $19.99. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid/?src=3TP2FRS

Here's my GoPro drumcam of our 3-song set, opening for Tom Cochrane at Scotiabank Place Stadium. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPnQDSUBNl4 0:00 - Pre-show interview 0:50 - "Rock and Roll" Led Zeppelin 5:35 - "Are You Gonna Go My Way" Lenny Kravitz 9:25 - "Pretty Vegas" INXS The whole band...

I'm super excited to be opening for Tom Cochrane (a fairly big name here in Canada) at Scotiabank Place Stadium here in Ottawa. Never played a room this size, and it'll be part of a documentary. I'm also going to be using my GoProHD as a drumcam to capture everything. I am so excited!

Bam! Traded my Giant Beats in for some new 2002 Sound Edge hats. Just had to gush about it :)

I'm picking up a beautiful 8x14 Gretsch Hand-Hammered Brass snare tomorrow and I'm wondering what heads those of you who own a similar snare are using. I'm leaning towards Evans Power Center batter with a 300 snare-side (if it works for Danny Carey, it'll work for me!). Also, it comes with a...

Here's my percussion arrangement added to The Piano Guys' version of "The Bourne Legacy" theme. It took what felt like forever to get a solid take with mistakes I'm willing to live with. Also keen for any feedback on the mix, any recording tips, etc. (I'm still not happy with my kick sound...

My collaboration with the amazing Steve Sharp Nelson. His take on Pachelbel's Canon in D, along with my percussion arrangement. Curious to know what you think about the arrangement. http://soundcloud.com/xero-talent/rockelbels-canon-with-drums Feedback is always appreciated!

I stumbled on this original song and was blown away by how powerful it is. I decided to try to come up with a percussion arrangement to accompany it. The arrangement took about 2 or 3 days to plan out, and I recorded it this past Sunday. This is the result. I hope you enjoy it... I'm actually...

Are you talking about on his album Blues Funeral? That's Jack Irons, who endorses Zildjian. http://zildjian.com/Artists/I/Jack-Irons

Yep, totally agree. Love Clutch.

Too many to name.... "Lateralus" - Tool "Rattle & Hum" - U2 "Brain Salad Surgery" - ELP "Moving Pictures" - RUSH "I" to "Houses" - Led Zeppelin "Era Vulgaris" - Queens of the Stone Age "Them Crooked Vultures" - Them Crooked Vultures "Blast Tyrant" - Clutch "Ten" - Pearl Jam "Sea of Cowards" -...

I'm in the process of getting my recording rig parts together, and I'm running into a dilemma. I've narrowed it down to either this mixer board (which only has a stereo output via USB): http://www.thomann.de/gb/behringer_xenyx_x2222_usb.htm ($300) (Yes, I know it's a Behringer. No need to post...

Hey everyone, So I'm not sure if you've seen the cover of "Sexy And I Know It" by this dude named Noah? He put it out on Youtube and literally became an overnight celebrity (I'm talking, like last Thursday). And he totally deserves it - amazing rendition. Here is his original cover...

My typical daily practice usually involves a warm up with rudiments, a focus on some stuff that I would like to perfect, like hertas around the kit, double-bass to improve my dexterity, etc.... all with a metronome. Then I usually move to playing along with my favorite songs for an hour or so...

Took part in a thrown-together band last winter and came across some live footage from the finale show. It was pretty fun, and my hats off to our lead vocalist for taking up the mic duties even though he'd never sung before (so go easy on him!). "Make It Witchu" by Queens of the Stone Age...