It's the season finale of Drummer Talk Season 6, and on this week's show, Dave's gives a very in-depth look at a complete snare drum makeover - from batter head, to reso head, to snare strands, to strand cords.  Also we, of course, talk more Dream Theater, new Avenge Sevenfold, Memphis Drum Shop's Chris Coleman clinic recap, the Summer of contest continues, and much more!  Show notes after the break! Show Notes Dream Theater Gig to Mike ...

The Dream Theater drummer drama just never seems to end!  MusicRadar.com has just put up a very in-depth interview with Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess and John Petrucci.  In the interview, they reveal the Portnoy asked to rejoin the band stating he "made a mistake." Rudess: We got the drummers in, which everybody knows, and we filmed the audition process and put a lot of care into the documentary. So after that whole process, we found somebody ...

Today, we cover what you can do to keep your practice, gig, storage area ready for being the most productive. Huge news in the world of Dream Theater, the Ask DT mailbag covers 20/22" rides, and of course, we talk a little football! Show Notes Direct Download

Source: Rockband.com If ever a band was tailor-made for Rock Band, it’s the progressive metal outfit Dream Theater. And if ever a Dream Theater song was made for us, it’s their current single “Constant Motion”—a full seven minutes’ worth of monster riffs and tricky changeups, representing this hyper-proficient band at its most aggressive. Turns out that Dream Theater’s drummer Mike Portnoy (who wrote “Constant Motion” about his experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder) is a Rock Band player himself, ...

We have a great show this week as we talk all about drum heads!  Also, the 15-stroke roll is the rudiment of the week, Mike has news, we talk about the state of the music industry, and Mike Portnoy is the Drummer of the Week!  Show Notes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUC6Dy7D4i4 As you know, we've been closely following the saga surrounding the drum seat for Dream Theater, and we now know that Mike Mangini landed the spot, but he was one of seven guys to audition.  Just what was it like to audition for the prog powerhouse?  Swedish drummer, Peter Wildoer, recently spoke with Blabbermouth.net and shared some thoughts. "My approach was very much to keep it true to what Mike did, because no matter what I ...

Dream Theater is coming out enforce to do a little damage control with the leaving of Mike Portnoy.  Not only have the has their Facebook fan page lit up, but they've released part 1 of of fascinating behind the scenes look at their search for a new drummer.

If the rumors are to be believed, then Mr. World's Fastest Hands himself (and former Steve Vai drummer), Mike Magini, is set to replace the recently vacated Mike Portnoy for the drum chair in Dream Theater.  Whaaaa??  We'll keep on this story like blisters on metal drummers thumbs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe8XKgOuNtk Read more ...

We talk about tips for Concert percussion on today's show.  In news, we discuss Chris Adler's clinic takes, Ringo™'s upcoming UK tour, MD festival lineup, Is Dream Theater done?, Travis Barker news, and Zac Hansen has a baby girl!  Show Notes Direct Download

Source: AllAboutJazz.com AAJ: Are you still planning a documentary on the history of fusion in jazz? LW: Yes, that is my intention. I'm compiling interviews, viewpoints, footage. I want to start with Miles and Bitches Brew and go from there. AAJ: Any plans after the RTF tour? LW: I plan on recording a new project of my own to be released maybe next year or sooner depending on whether I can finish it in time. I also have a ...