Interview: Matt Halpern

Alex & Ben chat to the missing ingredient of grooves, Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander. From touring in Primus alongside Tool and Alice in Chains to tracking drums in A Perfect Circle on a mystery kit. Plus, Tim explains his philosophy behind teaching and the inception of the Stick Academy.Join the COMPOSITION LAB with Stephen Perkins.For $20 off use discount code: DRUMSOCIALA special thanks to the UK Drum Show for hosting this episode.___________________________►Youtube: @TheDrumSocialPod►Spotify: The Drum Social Playlist►Instagram: thedrumsocialpod►TikTok: thedrumsocialpod►Website: www.thedrumsocialpod.com___________________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex & Ben take on another fresh batch on your hot takes. From living in Jojo Mayer's curly hair to why guitar shows are disgusting affairs.___________________________►Youtube: @TheDrumSocialPod►Patreon: The Players' Lounge►Spotify: The Drum Social Playlist►Instagram: thedrumsocialpod►TikTok: thedrumsocialpod►Website: www.thedrumsocialpod.com___________________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex & Ben chat about their time at the UK Drum Show 2026. From breaking bread with some the world's greatest drummers to sharing a few drams with one of their all-time heroes. Plus, excerpts from some of the interviews they captured over the weekend. ___________________________►Youtube: @TheDrumSocialPod►Patreon: The Players' Lounge►Spotify: The Drum Social Playlist►Instagram: thedrumsocialpod ►TikTok: thedrumsocialpod►Website: www.thedrumsocialpod.com___________________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex & Ben chat about one of their drumming heroes, Jordan "Ratbeard" Hastings of Alexisonfire. From playing in bars as an underage punk drummer to writing one of the most memorable drums beats ever heard on Kerrang TV. ___________________________►Youtube: @TheDrumSocialPod►Patreon: The Players' Lounge►Spotify: The Drum Social Playlist►Instagram: thedrumsocialpod ►TikTok: thedrumsocialpod►Website: www.thedrumsocialpod.com___________________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben walks Alex through his weekend away at the Tiki Drums' Snare Building Course. With cups of tea and handmade bread from the warm hospitality of Tiki Drums, follow along as Ben describes building his new favourite snare. Plus, the boys have a chat with the man himself, Preston Prince, about the origins of the course and what prospective students need to know before attending. ___________________________►Where to Stay: Ben's Recommendation►Youtube: @TheDrumSocialPod►Patreon: The Players' Lounge►Spotify: The Drum Social Playlist►Instagram: thedrumsocialpod ►TikTok: thedrumsocialpod►Website: www.thedrumsocialpod.com___________________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex & Ben chat about the Godfather of Sessions, Jim Keltner. The drummer who played with Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Neil Young and everyone else between A and Z, who remembers Jimmy Iovine as a young studio assistant and recorded double drums with Jeff Porcaro.___________________________►Youtube: @TheDrumSocialPod►Patreon: The Players' Lounge►Spotify: The Drum Social Playlist►Instagram: thedrumsocialpod ►TikTok: thedrumsocialpod►Website: www.thedrumsocialpod.com___________________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex & Ben chat about the Brighton beast, Dan Searle. From unintentionally falling in love with the drums as a kid to touring alongside Parkway Drive, Metallica & Korn with his award winning band Architects. ___________________________►Youtube: @TheDrumSocialPod►Patreon: The Players' Lounge►Spotify: The Drum Social Playlist►Instagram: thedrumsocialpod ►TikTok: thedrumsocialpod►Website: www.thedrumsocialpod.com___________________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex & Ben chat about the Viking of Rhythm, Meshuggah’s Tomas Haake. From learning to play on pillows and cookies jars to writing the Mount Olympus of metal drum beats, Bleed.___________________________►Youtube: @TheDrumSocialPod►Patreon: The Players' Lounge►Spotify: The Drum Social Playlist►Instagram: thedrumsocialpod  ►TikTok: thedrumsocialpod►Website: www.thedrumsocialpod.com___________________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex & Ben chat to a true pioneer of progressive metal, Matt Halpern. The boys cover Matt's drumming origins, his unique approach to practice and preparing for tour, plus the writing process of Periphery's new album A Pale White Dot. ___________________________►Youtube: @TheDrumSocialPod►Patreon: The Players' Lounge►Spotify: The Drum Social Playlist►Instagram: thedrumsocialpod  ►TikTok: thedrumsocialpod►Website: www.thedrumsocialpod.com___________________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex & Ben share Tour Stories again from the listeners, legends and themselves. From drumstick Beer Pong to Keith Richards burning down the Playboy Mansion. Plus another Tour Story themed Playlist battle.___________________________►Youtube: @TheDrumSocialPod►Patreon: The Players' Lounge►Spotify: The Drum Social Playlist►Instagram: thedrumsocialpod ►TikTok: thedrumsocialpod►Website: www.thedrumsocialpod.com___________________________ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.