Percussion Discussion Podcast

Matty Roberts - Percussion Discussion
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An interview series featuring some of the finest drummers and percussionists from across the globe, you can listen to over 100 guests so far from Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie and Simon Phillips through to Chad Smith, Nicko McBrain and Tommy Aldridge.

  1. FEB 21

    Brandon Toews - Drumeo / Drummer / Author / Educator

    Episode 181 - -Brandon Toews  Brandon is a professional drummer, author, and educator best known as the Content Director and on-camera host for Drumeo, the world's leading online drum education platform. Drumeo Host & Producer: Since 2014, he has produced and hosted popular series like "Hears For The First Time" and "Genius Of," where he analyzes the styles of legendary drummers.  Author: He is the author of The Drummer’s Toolbox and co-author of The Best Beginner Drum Book.  Educator: Beyond digital content, he is a seasoned educator who has taught thousands of students through Drumeo and private lessons.  Performer: He performs internationally, including a 2025 appearance at the UK Drum Show. Education: He holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Popular Music from MacEwan University.  Influences: His playing style is influenced by a diverse range of drummers, from classic rock legends like Neil Peart to modern técnicos like Matt Garstka and Larnell Lewis.  Gear Endorsements: He is an official artist for Gretsch Drums, Istanbul Cymbals, Vater Percussion, and Evans Drumheads.  Huge thanks to Brandon for giving up his lunch hour at Drumeo to chat to me! much appreciated.  www.drumeo.com

    48 min

  2. FEB 7

    Derek Roddy - Hate Eternal / Nile / Serpents Rise / Malevolent Creation

    Percussion Discussion Podcast - Episode 180 - Derek Roddy Derek Roddy is a world-renowned American drummer and multi-instrumentalist, widely celebrated for his pioneering role in extreme metal drumming. Known by the nickname "One Take" for his legendary ability to record complex tracks in a single attempt, he is a primary authority on speed and precision in the death metal community.  Hate Eternal & Nile: Roddy gained international fame as the powerhouse behind Hate Eternal and has performed or recorded with other titan acts like Nile, Malevolent Creation, and Today Is the Day. Serpents Rise: In 2007, he founded this instrumental extreme metal project to explore obscure sounds and complex percussion without the constraints of traditional metal vocals. Anthrax - Derek finds himself standing in for Charlie Benante on the dates that he couldn’t make due to be on tour with Pantera. Dream Theater Audition: In 2010, he was one of seven elite drummers chosen to audition for the vacancy left by Mike Portnoy. He continues to be prolific, currently performing with bands such as Isotropy, Imperishable, and The Deboning Method.  A prolific clinician and educator, Roddy has produced definitive resources for modern drummers:  * Blast Beats Evolved: A comprehensive instructional DVD focusing on the mechanics of blast beats and conditioning for speed. * Playing With Your Drums: An enlightening programme that addresses ergonomics, gear setup, and positioning for all drumming styles. * Technique Innovations: He is famous for his specific double bass technique and "finger-on-top" snare muting technique to enhance sound clarity during fast

    1h 11m

  3. JAN 24

    Bob Knight - Sessions Drummer / Fixer - Nik kershaw, Cee Lo Green, Rumer, Michael Buble etc....

    Joining me today is Bob Knight.  Bob Knight is a prolific London-based session drummer, musical director, and "fixer" who has worked with some of the biggest names in the international music scene for over two decades.  Bob Knight - Session Drummer.  A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music's jazz performance course, Knight is widely recognized for his versatility across live performances, studio recordings, and television shows. His extensive list of high-profile collaborations includes:  Pop & Soul: CeeLo Green, Jason Derulo, Nicole Scherzinger, and Rita Ora.  Rock & Folk: The Pogues, James Taylor, and Nik Kershaw.  Jazz & Standards: Alison Moyet and Rumer.  Musical Directing and "Fixing" In addition to playing drums, Knight is the founder and director of BEK Music, a agency that supplies musicians for major recording projects, tours, and TV/radio promotions. He often serves as a Musical Director (MD) and a "fixer"—a person responsible for sourcing and managing the right musicians for specific high-level gigs.  Huge thanks to Bob for giving us a fascinating insight to his crazy busy career (at least a part of it, we can talk about his role as "fixer" next time.)

    1h 2m

  4. JAN 10

    Ross Garfield - The Drum Doctor - Josh Freese, Jeff Porcaro, Abe Laboriel Jnr, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana etc....

    Joining me today is Ross Garfield AKA The Drum Doctor!  Drum Doctors LLC , owned by Ross Garfield (aka "The Drum Doctor"), is a premier drum service and rental company in the Los Angeles area known for providing expert tuning and vintage drum rentals for countless platinum-selling albums and major artists.  Known for their expertise in achieving specific, high-quality drum sounds, Ross Garfield and his team have worked with artists like Metallica, Nirvana, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Michael Jackson.  Join Ross and myself for a very rare podcast appearance where Ross tells us all about his amazing career so far from his humble beginnings through to working with the late great Jeff Porcaro throught to supplying the now legendary snare drum The bell brass drum nicknamed " The Terminator" that has been heard on so many legendary recordings including Nirvanas classic album Nevermind and also tells us how he supplied set up and tuned the Gretsch set to Metallica to record the iconic Black album featuring the single Enter Sandman.  huge thanks to Ross for this incredible conversation.  please checkout the Drum Doctors Website www.drumdoctors.com

    54 min

  5. 12/27/2025

    Legendary Producer - Tom Werman - Motley Crue, Cheap Trick, Ted Nugent, Twisted Sister, Poison, Dokken etc....

    Joining me today is producer Tom Werman.  Tom Werman boasts an incredible career as record producer in the late 70's to the 90's he has been responsible for producing such legendary albums as  Cat Scratch Fever - Ted Nugent  Treasure - Cheap Trick  Molly Hatchett - Flirtin' With Disaster Dream  Police - Cheap Trick  Blue Oyster Cult - Mirrors  Motley Crue - Shout At The Devil  Motley Crue - Theatre Of Pain  Motley Crue - Girls Girls Girls  Twisted Sister - Stay Hungry  Dokken - Tooth and Nail  Poison - Open up and say ahh!  So Tom is more than qualified to talk about some of the incredible drummers he has produced over the years including Tommy Lee, Rikki Rockett, Bun.E . Carlos and many more. Join us as Tom share his fascinating insights in plus many many more!to his incredible career. This is totally different to any conversation i have had before, and do you know what......? i loved it!  Huge thanks to Tom for giving up his time so generously and please check out his most excellent book - Turn It Up, My Time Making Hit Records In The Glory Days Of Rock Music!  www.tomwerman.com

    1h 11m

  6. 12/13/2025

    Matt Brooks - Raye - Nicole Scherzinger - Conor Maynard - Meghan Trainor - sessions

    Joining me today is Matt Brooks.  Drummer and Musical Director Matt Brooks already has a CV full of household names such as Nicole Scherzinger, Meghan Trainor, Raleigh Ritchie, Conor Maynard, Jason Derulo and many more....  However for almost 9 years now Matt has been providing the groove for the sensational artist Raye, this year has been the biggest so far for Raye and her huge band after the smash hit Where is my husband? took thw world by storm!  Matt kindly managed to find some time to talk to me amidst a punishing schedule of transatlantic flights almost every week to appear on the biggest talk shows in the US whilst trying to record a new album.  Matt is a very nice guy and a monster drummer, i really hope you enjoy our chat about his career so far and his very hectic schedule!!

    56 min

  7. 11/29/2025

    David Greenie Green - Adam Ant / Andy Taylor / Reef / Becky Hill / sessions

    Joining me today is David Greenie Green.  Greenie is a British Drummer with a very healthy CV already boasting such names as Sam Fender, Reef, Vant, Ricky Wrwick, Little Comet, Andy Taylor (From Duran Duran ) and most recently he has made up half of the rhythm section for the legendary Adam Ant alongside his rhythmic partner in crime Jola Drums.  Join Greenie and myself as we talk about his career and journey into becomig a professional drummer and of course he gives us a great insight into playing for the 80's icon Adam Ant.  Greenie, thanks so much for giving up your time so generously! what a pleasure.

    37 min

  8. 11/15/2025

    Ed Roddy Richardson - Jools Holland Orchestra / Sessions

    Joining me today is Ed "Roddy" Richardson . Ed is a graduate of The Royal Academy Of Music, he has already had an incredible career, equally at home as adrummer for TV and Film Sessions, Orchestras, West End Shows and with amazing artists such as Taylor Swift, RAYE, Noel Gallagher, Van Morrisson, John Wilson, Pixie Lott, Mica Paris, Clare Teal, Gregory Porter, Seal and many more.  Late last year following the late great former Squeeze & Jools Holland drummer Gilson Lavis' retirement from playing, Ed got the nod to join The Jools Holland Orchestra with a glowing endorsment from Gilson himself. Ed tells us all about this prestigious gig from getting the call to touring with the band and of course performing at the event synonymous with New Years Eve, the annual Hootenany!  To cap off an incredible year Ed signed with Slingerland Drums and performed a quite phenomenal debut clinic at the UK Drum Show in October 25 Huge tanks to Ed for this hugely interesting chat!

    54 min
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An interview series featuring some of the finest drummers and percussionists from across the globe, you can listen to over 100 guests so far from Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie and Simon Phillips through to Chad Smith, Nicko McBrain and Tommy Aldridge.

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  • Creator
    Matty Roberts - Percussion Discussion
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    198
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Percussion Discussion Podcast
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