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  • 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 you enjoy this episode.

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  • 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 Red, White and Hoots North American tour along side Twilight Force.

    I hope you enjoy our conversation and don't forget to like, subscribe and share with you friends!

    This week we also have a VERY special gift for all our Patreon members which is the TCI files for the snare used on Glory Hammer's most recent album 'Return to the Kingdom of Fife'. Become a member today and score this incredible drum sample for you'r next recording!

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  • 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 some of the do's and dont's of getting noticed by such companies as Mapex along with some casual talks of being a working drummer.
    I hope you enjoy this episode and please comment any questions you may have and both myself and Craig will answer them for you!

    I ( Cory Hofing ) will be doing a FREE drum clinic May 22nd at Long & Mcquade Burlington!
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  • 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 along with some of the history and his approach to the kit.

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  • 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 touring on the smaller scale and differences between growing a band now and what it was like 10-15 years ago as well as his love for Slipnot and his early years behind the kit. I hope you enjoy this episode and dont forget to subscribe, like, comment and check out the links below for more info about the podcast!GET MORE ⬇️

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  • 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 conversation and make sure to catch John live with Origin!

    02/03 - Atlanta, GA - The Loft
    02/04 - Knoxville, TN - The Concourse
    02/05 - Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819
    02/06 - Harrisburg, PA - Stage on Herr
    02/07 - Brooklyn, NY - Monarch
    02/08 - Providence, RI - Alchemy
    02/09 - Montreal, QC - Le Studio TD
    02/10 - Quebec City, QC - La Source de la Martinière
    02/11 - Toronto, ON - Lee’s Palace
    02/12 - Detroit, MI - The Sanctuary
    02/13 - Chicago, IL - Reggies
    02/14 - Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theater
    02/15 - Winnipeg, MB - Bull Dogs
    02/16 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
    02/17 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
    02/18 - Calgary, AB - Dickens
    02/20 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater
    02/21 - Seattle, WA - El Corazoun
    02/22 - Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom
    02/23 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
    02/24 - Los Angeles, CA - 1720
    02/25 - San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
    02/26 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater
    02/27 - El Paso, TX - Rockhouse Bar & Grill
    02/29 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
    03/02 - Miami, Fl - Gramps
    03/03 - Tampa, Fl - The OrpheumGET MORE ⬇️

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  • 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 process to Skeletal Remains new record 'Fragments of the Ageless' due out March 8th on Century Media records, as well as the balance between using single and double strokes live, and of course classic Canadian cuisine.

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  • 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 playing!

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  • 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!

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  • 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 course all kinds of drums!

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  • 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

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  • 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 snare drums!

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  • 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!

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    Meinl Cymbals - Brody Taylor Smith - "Elysium" by Invent Animate https://youtu.be/26tVIkdPZds

    Meinl Cymbals - Brody Taylor Smith - "Immolation of Night" by Invent Animate

    https://youtu.be/8lxUpGS00c4

    Meinl Cymbals - Brody Taylor Smith - "Without A Whisper" by Invent Animate

    https://youtu.be/rtxLKMoOZas

    Meinl Cymbals - Brody Taylor Smith - "As If It Never Was" by Invent Animate

    https://youtu.be/o8fKgWaGxhw

    Meinl Cymbals - Brody Taylor Smith's Setup Rundown

    https://youtu.be/-W6y7B4fO_c

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  • 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 since the passing of vocalist Trevor Strnad and what the future holds for the band, as well as a tone of nerdy drum stuff like pedal setting, stage outfits, and the pros and cons of endorsements.

    We hope you enjoy the podcast and if you do please share with your friends on social media!

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  • 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 differences in venues when playing with a folk band along with his experience playing with the international symphony orchestra and the challenges that brought on.

    The guys also dive into practice routines and their love of Iron Maiden!

    If you enjoyed this episode please like, subscribe and share with your friends!

    Mike Cotton

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  • 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 back again, joining Ov Sulfur and how they found him due to his YouTube covers, and the recording process of the latest album ‘The Burden Ov Faith’ out on Century Media Record 3/24th .

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    OV SULFUR - Death Ov Circumstance (OFFICIAL DRUM PLAYTHROUGH)

    https://youtu.be/3ZtCBc44oXA


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  • 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 death metal all over the world with his band Enterprise Earth and more recently becoming the live session drummer for Whitechapel.

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    Drum playthrough for "Unleash Hell" by Enterprise Earth - https://youtu.be/DBDy0pPUHSw

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  • 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

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  • 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 the forefront as a vocalist.

    Tempestuous Soul "SIX OF SWORDS" - https://youtu.be/jevhMI6CGkM

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  • 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 the dates below and make sure to catch First Fragment when they come to your city!

    This episode is sponsored by Los Cabos Drumsticks www.loscabosdrumsticks.com

    Intro music by Alex Snape at Nomadic Arts Studios https://nomadicarts.org/

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