We're Talkin Drums

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 ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡...

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 with the epic kick starter and obviously we talk about blast beats and which ones are his favourite! Than...

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! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com I...

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 cymbal setup. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please sign up for our Patreon and sh...

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 on and off the kit. I hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget to subscribe, follow and comment to...

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 debate of becoming aging drummers! Please Subscribe, like and comment if you like this episode! GET MORE...

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 share with your friends! Thanks for listening!!! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡...

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 questions about how sick it is to play the song Wake The Dead and we talk about how he didnt have a single r...

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 album as possible. Big shout out to Los Cabos Drumsticks in this episode for being the best drumstick...

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 ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡ instagra...

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 overcome those AND of course we talk PEDAL SETTINGS!!! If you enjoy this episode then please share with your...

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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 this podcast please join our Patreon! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-ta...

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 integral role in their music as well as how much blast beats KICK ASS! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/...

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 the Wacken Metal Battle. Killotine is currently in the studio with new music coming at you next year! GE...

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 episode please share with your friends, follow, share and tag us on instagram and spread the word about...

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.  Please share this episode with your friends and check out our Patreon for more...

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 an...

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...

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.  If you like this episode please share on so...

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...

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,...

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 recor...

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! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-s...

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 ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrums...