We're Talkin Drums

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! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrums YOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcast TWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer

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 the podcast! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrums YOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcast TWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer

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 WTD Podcast content!  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

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!CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS   --> patreon.com/weretalkindrums 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

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! Hope to see you there! GET MORE ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrums YOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcast TWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer

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 social media and join our patreon for early access to all upcoming episodes! 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

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 ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrums YOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcast TWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer

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 ⬇️ PATREON ➡ patreon.com/weretalkindrums MERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.com INSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrums YOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcast TWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer

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. Pre order Skeletal Remains upcoming album here;https://centurymedia.store/products/skeletal-remains-fragments-of-the-ageless-spring-green-lp 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

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/weretalkindrumsMERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.comINSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrumsYOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcastTWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer

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/weretalkindrumsMERCH ➡ were-talkin-drums-podcast.creator-spring.comINSTAGRAM ➡ instagram.com/weretalkindrumsYOUTUBE ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@weretalkindrumspodcastTWITCH ➡ http://Twitch.tv/coryhdrummer

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!  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

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 LandaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/slandadrums/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/samlandadrums/Sam endorses Mapex Drums, Loscabos Drumsticks, Sabian Cymbals and Evans Drumheads.Conquer Divide album 'SLOW BURN' - https://lnk.to/ConquerDivideSlowBurnConquer Divide Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/conquerdivide 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

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! FOLLOW CAMERON LOSCH ! - linktr.ee/CameronL112  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

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 enjoy this episode please share with your friends ! Meinl Cymbals - Brody Taylor Smith - "Elysium" by Invent Animate  https://youtu.be/26tVIkdPZdsMeinl Cymbals - Brody Taylor Smith - "Immolation of Night" by Invent Animatehttps://youtu.be/8lxUpGS00c4Meinl Cymbals - Brody Taylor Smith - "Without A Whisper" by Invent Animatehttps://youtu.be/rtxLKMoOZasMeinl Cymbals - Brody Taylor Smith - "As If It Never Was" by Invent Animatehttps://youtu.be/o8fKgWaGxhwMeinl Cymbals - Brody Taylor Smith's Setup Rundownhttps://youtu.be/-W6y7B4fO_c  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

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!FOLLOW ALAN CASSIDYINSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/pookkake/?hl=enFACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/alancassidydrummerYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/user/thedeadareamoungus 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

This weeks episode is with Mike Cotton, drummer of the Steel City Rovers. Mike has played with acts such asMoxy, 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 CottonFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikecottondrumsinstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikecottondrums/?hl=enBlack Bridge Sound YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@BlackBridgeSoundSteel City Rovers - https://www.steelcityrovers.com/ 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

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 .DRUM NOW LOOP PACK WEBSITEhttps://drumnow.app/article/levi_ov_sulfurOV SULFUR - Death Ov Circumstance (OFFICIAL DRUM PLAYTHROUGH)https://youtu.be/3ZtCBc44oXA Leviathvn SocialsINSAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/levi_leviathvn/YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@Levi_LeviathvnIf you enjoy this podcast please share with you friends and check out our sponsors LOS CABOS Drumsticks, NOMADIC ARTS STUDIOS  and COHO RECORDINGS.https://loscabosdrumsticks.com/https://nomadicarts.org/homehttps://www.instagram.com/cohorecordings/  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

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.Brandon ZackeyInstagram https://www.instagram.com/brandonzackeydrumsWebsite www.brandonzackeymusic.comBrandon proud endorses Vic Firth Drumsticks, Zildjian Cymbals and Mapex DrumsDrum playthrough for "Unleash Hell" by Enterprise Earth -   https://youtu.be/DBDy0pPUHSwYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonZackey 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

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 CaputoInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/mikecaputodrums/YouTube. - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeCaputo   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