Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree / King Crimson / The Pineapple Thief) #62

Support this podcast by becoming a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongOr get some merch here:https://aboveaverageclothing.com/collections/official-drum-for-the-song-collectionOr support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Thanks for checking out episode 62 of Drum For The Song Podcast with Gavin Harrison. In this episode, we discussed Gavin's background, influences, and approach to drumming. Gavin also shares some insights into his creative process, emphasizing the importance of serving the song rather than technical showmanship.He explains how he often declines work if he can't find inspiration and prefers to have creative control over his drum parts. Gavin also discusses his method of mixing his own drum tracks to maintain his intended sound and feel. He also touches on his practice routine, focusing on developing ideas rather than technical prowess.The new album from The Pineapple Thief, 'Far and Wide' is out on October 9th 2026.I'd like to thank previous podcast guest, Phil Woods, for the introduction with Gavin.Follow Gavin on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/gavinharrisonI hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at:http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Legend' and 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas, Jonny Wah Wah, Holger Middelberg, Timothy Kingsbury and Carl Bennett.Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/drumforthesong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support this podcast by becoming a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongOr get some merch here:https://aboveaverageclothing.com/collections/official-drum-for-the-song-collectionOr support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Thanks for checking out episode 61 of Drum For The Song. In this episode, I’m joined by Camille Phillips, drummer for The Subways. Camille shares her journey from discovering there was always a demand for drummers to becoming a full-time professional musician, playing everything from ferry ship gigs and teaching drums to joining one of Britain's best rock bands. We discuss how she was recruited during lockdown, the experience of replacing a long-standing band member, bringing her own style to The Subways, writing for the band's upcoming album, and life on tour across Europe.We also chat about Camille's years with all female Ramones tribute band, The Ramonas, drum technique, learning and teaching, hybrid drumming, favourite gear, festival season, German audiences, and her side project Catbear. Follow Camille on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/camillelphillipsCheck out her website: https://camillephillips.com/I hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Legend' and 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas, Jonny Wah Wah, Holger Middelberg and Timothy Kingsbury.Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/drumforthesong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support this podcast by becoming a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongOr get some merch here:https://aboveaverageclothing.com/collections/official-drum-for-the-song-collectionOr support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Thanks for checking out episode 60 of Drum For The Song. In this episode, I chatted to Sven Dirkschneider, drummer for U.D.O. and son of legendary frontman Udo Dirkschneider, to explore his musical journey from playing bongos at age four to performing on stages around the world. Sven shares how working alongside his father has shaped his career, the band's collaborative songwriting process, and life on tour, including unforgettable shows across Latin America and the incredible energy of Argentine audiences.The conversation also dives into Sven's behind-the-scenes role in production, his memorable stint filling in for Saxon's Nigel Glockler—including supporting Motörhead during what became Lemmy Kilmister's final performances—and the personal impact of Germany's devastating 2021 floods, where he helped coordinate local relief efforts. It's an honest and insightful look at music, family, resilience, and life on the road.Follow Sven on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/svendirkschneiderI hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Legend' and 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas, Jonny Wah Wah, Holger Middelberg, Timothy Kingsbury.Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/drumforthesong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Altar Apparel: https://altarapparel.co.uk/Support this podcast by becoming a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongOr get some merch here:https://aboveaverageclothing.com/collections/official-drum-for-the-song-collectionOr support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Thanks for checking out episode 59 with Onslaught drummer, James Perry. This was James' first ever drum related interview! James discusses his musical journey starting from childhood when his father, also a drummer, introduced him to the instrument, with early influences coming from Metallica and Iron Maiden.We explored James's approach to double bass drum technique, including his preference for two bass drums over a double pedal, and his training methods that treat speed work like gym training with focused sets rather than long, slow practice sessions. Our conversation covers James's experience playing with Onslaught, particularly the challenges of learning songs like "Chaos is King" that required playing up to 220 BPM, and his recent work filling in for the black metal band Anaal Nathrakh playing songs at 220-250 BPM. We also discussed the differences between recording with modern click-based production versus the lo-fi sound of older thrash records.Follow James on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/perrymasondrummerI hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Legend' and 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas, Jonny Wah Wah, Holger Middelberg, Timothy Kingsbury.Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/drumforthesong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 58 with original Motörhead drummer, Lucas Fox. In this episode, Lucas discusses his experiences with Motörhead and his new book. Lucas shared his background as a drummer and producer, including his early days in London's music scene and his friendship with Lemmy Kilmister. He described the formation of Motörhead, the band's early tours, and the recording of their debut album 'On Parole'. Lucas also spoke about his recent book, 'Motörhead - In and Out', which offers a unique perspective on the 1970s rock scene and includes vivid descriptions of his experiences. This interview covers topics such as the band's approach to music, their use of provocative imagery, and Lucas's own struggles with drugs. We also touch on the current state of the music industry and the challenges faced by new artists today.Follow Lucas on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/lucasfox_fox1Follow Lucas on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/lucas.fox.148I hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, Adam Thomas, Jonny Wah Wah, Holger Middelberg, Timothy Kingsbury. I would also like to thank David Rudd for becoming the first member of the new 'Legend' tier.If you'd prefer not to commit to monthly payments you can still support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongMerch:https://drumforthesong.bigcartel.com/Official website:http://www.drumforthesong.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/drumforthesong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 57 with Ross Rothero-Bourge. Ross is fellow Welshman living in Cornwall. He is a drummer, but professionally works as a front of house live sound engineer for ex-Kasabian vocalist, Tom Meighan plus Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. But also works as a studio engineer, mixer and occasional producer at CUBE Studios in Cornwall.In this episode, we chat about the differences between mixing a band in the studio and at a live concert, why band's should aim to work with a producer in the studio, the benefits of in-ear monitoring, touring with Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons and much more.Follow Ross on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/ross_the_sound_guyI hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas, Jonny Wah Wah, Holger Middelberg, Timothy Kingsbury.If you'd prefer not to commit to monthly payments you can still support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongMerch:https://drumforthesong.bigcartel.com/Official website:http://www.drumforthesong.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/drumforthesong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 56 with Christopher Williams. Christopher currently play drums in German metal legends, Accept and is the drummer in the supergroup, Elegant Weapons. He's also say behind the drum throne for Gene Simmons, Rex Brown, Derek St Holmes and many others.In this episode, we chat about Christopher's history with the drums including his marching background. We also nerd out about cymbals and gear and talk about 2024's Accept tour with Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons.Follow Christopher on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/cwilliamsdrumsFollow Christopher on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/CwilliamsdrumsVisit Christopher's official website:http://www.cwilliamsdrums.com/I hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas, Jonny Wah Wah, Holger Middelberg, Timothy Kingsbury.If you'd prefer not to commit to monthly payments you can still support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongMerch:https://drumforthesong.bigcartel.com/Official website:http://www.drumforthesong.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/drumforthesong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 55 with the lovely Ciara Chinniah. Ciara is an incredibly inspiring drummer and is well known within the drum world for hosting her amazing drum camps for women in the UK and for being a published author of the fantastic book, 'Odd Times Made Easy' which does what it says on the tin. She's also an experienced podcast host and co-hosts the podcasts 'Drummer Mamas' and 'Drum Education Live.'In this episode, we chat about Ciara's journey from being a busy live and session drummer and how this gradually changed due to becoming a mother. We also discussed the idea behind her book 'Odd Times Made Easy' and the process from inception to publication, her amazing drum camps for women and new venture The Drum Retreat which promises to combine drums, yoga and mindfulness activities.Follow Ciara on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/ciaradrumsFollow Ciara on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/CiaralaversVisit Ciara's official website:https://www.ciaradrums.com/I hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.I'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas, Jonny Wah Wah, Holger Middelberg, Timothy Kingsbury.If you'd prefer not to commit to monthly payments you can still support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongMerch:https://drumforthesong.bigcartel.com/Official website:http://www.drumforthesong.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/drumforthesong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 54 with the brilliant, Chris Allan. Chris is one of the hardest working rock drummers in the UK, touring the globe with rock bass legend Marco Mendoza, performing across the UK in theaters with 'The Story Of Guitar Heroes' and recording numerous sessions for various artists. To top it all off, he's also a really lovely bloke!In this episode, we chat about Chris' early life as a drummer, his biggest influences and his touring and recording experience. We also learn about his recent invitation to perform alongside a host of amazing musicians at the Cozy Powell Birthday Bash in 2024. Thanks to Chris for helping me out during this busy time by editing this episode for me!Follow Chris on Instagram at www.instagram.com/chrisallandrumsFollow Chris on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChrisAllandrumsVisit Chris Allan's official website:www.chrisallandrums.comI hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas, Jonny Wah Wah, Holger Middelberg, Timothy Kingsbury.If you'd prefer not to commit to monthly payments you can still support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongMerch:https://drumforthesong.bigcartel.com/Official website:http://www.drumforthesong.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/drumforthesong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support this podcast by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesongThanks for checking out episode 53 with legendary drummer, Chris Slade. Chris has had the most tremendous careers having played drums for fellow Welsh legend, Tom Jones, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, AC/DC, The Firm, Toomorrow, Uriah Heep, David Gilmore and Asia but is still touring and recording with his current project, The Chris Slade Timeline.In this episode, we chat about Chris' early life and career, touring with Tom Jones, autioning for AC/DC and touring in private jets, receiving calls from David Gilmore and Jimmy Page on the same day, his questionable warm up routine, drum sticks and much more.Follow Chris Slade on Instagram at www.instagram.com/chrissladedrumsFollow Chris Slade on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChrisSladeACDCVisit Chris Slade's official website:www.chrisslade.comI hope you enjoy this free episode, please subscribe to the podcast via your podcast provider & YouTube, like and review where you can and share with anyone else who might be interested.If you've enjoyed any of my episodes, please consider joining my Patreon community via Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/drumforthesong/ for access to exclusive content, group video calls, competitions, giveaways plus 20% discount at http://www.motorhead-beer.comI'd like to give a special thanks to my top-tier 'Groove Master' Patrons for their extended support. Cheers to Dean S Monahan, Rudi Pauly, Dan Hurst, Gareth Richards, Steve Hancock, Paul W. Grasmehr, Charley Farley, Kenny Kendrick, Mark Porter, John Lang, John Carley, Mike Laney, Pietro Viecelli, David Rudd, Adam Thomas, Jonny Wah Wah, Holger Middelberg, Timothy Kingsbury.If you'd prefer not to commit to monthly payments you can still support the podcast by making a one-off donation via Paypal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RMXSZGD7CTXY4Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.facebook.com/groups/drumforthesong/Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.instagram.com/dane_drumsTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/drumforthesonghttp://www.twitter.com/dane_drumsTikTokhttp://www.tiktok.com/drumforthesongMerch:https://drumforthesong.bigcartel.com/Official website:http://www.drumforthesong.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/drumforthesong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.