December issue of Rhythm on sale now
Featuring Brann Dailor's guide to playing live
As drummer for Mastodon, Brann Dailor has played thousands of live shows, from tiny, packed-out clubs to huge TV shows and mega festivals.
To complicate matters Dailor doesn't have to worry about keeping the most exciting metal band of the 21st century on track from behind the kit, he's also taking lead vocals on a hefty chunk of the Mastodon cannon. This month we pick his brain on playing live as he shares key tips and stories on how to put on a great show from behind the kit.
Interviewed
Daru Jones (Jack White)
Matt Garstka (Animals As Leaders)
Omar Hakim and Mino Cinelu (Kate Bush)
Cherisse Osei (Bryan Ferry/Paloma Faith)
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Mel Gaynor (Simple Minds)
Evan Jenkins
Jojo Mayer
Matt Starr
Reviewed
Pearl Masters BCX drum kit
Premier Modern Classic snare drums
Remo Silent Stroke drum heads
Roland NE-10 Noise Eaters
Yamaha Stage Custom drum kit
SE Electronics drum microphone
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Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).
“They all said he was crazy. The whole industry said he's going off the deep end. Who would even buy a guitar or a piano over the internet? And he just stuck to his guns. For him everything was doable": See behind the scenes as Thomann turns 70
Roland’s SPD-SX Pro electronic drum pad is an industry standard for hybrid drumming, and you can save $200 on one: but only if you’re quick!