Tim Powell Interview – April 2026
We learned of Tim Powell when compiling our 2025 Favorite Drumming Albums List, when Tomasz Pilasiewicz from Gorgasm gave us a heads up to go check out Tim’s playing. Needless to say, we were thoroughly […]
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Nikhil Talwalkar Interview – January 2026
Drummer Nikhil Talwalkar is currently 20-years-old and based in NYC. He has played with bands including Anal Stabwound, Bludgeoned, Malignancy, Putridity, Cerebral Effusion, Relics of Humanity, Dead and Dripping, Indecent Excision, and Theurgy! This kid […]
Justin Gogan – Kallias – Digital Plague Drum Play-through (Feat. Ian Wayne of Soreption)
Justin Gogan is a progressive metal drummer who brings energy and precision to every performance. He’s played with Kallias, DRAGONCORPSE, and Throne of Exile, lending his creativity to both the stage and the studio. Known […]
John Glassbrenner – Concrete – Chains of Oppression – Drum Play-through
We are stoked to premier John Glassbrenner’s drum play-through video for the newest track from Concrete, Chains of Oppression. Chains of Oppression was the first single written with John behind the skins for Concrete. A […]
Garon Howe – Hailbrook Hollow + I Declare War – Interview March 2025
We recently got in touch with Garon Howe, drummer for Hailbrook Hollow and I Declare War. Garon was featured on our Favorite Drumming Albums of 2024 List for his work on I Declare War’s Downcast, […]
Mike “Machine” Mallais Interview – April 2024
Hello, all you Sick Drummers! My name is Mike “Machine” Mallais. I am 44 years old, from Canada, and have been playing since the age of 2. I got into Metal at 5! I come […]
Aron Hetsko Interview – November 2023
A few words from drummer Aron Hetsko… I started drumming in 2009 as a 14 year old. I played in a few metal bands throughout high school but actually ended up taking a bit of […]
Andrew Ramirez – The Worst Case Scenario – October 2022 Interview
SDM: How old were you when you started playing? Andrew: I was maybe around 12 when I officially started playing. Before then, I had a drum kit in my room that I would mess around […]
Guilhem Arbogast – Iron Flesh – Relinquished Flesh Drum Play-Through
My name is Guilhem Arbogast and I have been playing drums for more than 10 years. I’m a huge fan of black metal and raw stuff. I’ve also been playing in several projects over the […]
Kenneth Brand – The Odious Construct/The Ritual Aura – Interview – March 2022
SDM: How old were you when you started playing? Kenneth: I was introduced at a very young age. My dad has baby pictures of me sitting on his lap on his old Rogers kit! I […]