Modern drumming master and instructor, John Longstreth, released a much-awaited instructional drum video, titled Drumming Of A Madman: Experiments In Modern Metal Drumming, on September 27.
The video is directed and edited by Leon Melas, and produced by Rob Shallcross, with executive producer Gene Hoglan. Drumming Of A Madman: Experiments In Modern Metal Drumming features tips, techniques, demonstrations, and plenty of full-song play-throughs from Origin, Gorguts, and Crator, quickly gaining its place as essential viewing and a must-have for a drummer at every level.
Drumming Of A Madman: Experiments In Modern Metal Drumming is available digitally for rent or purchase through the Reversed Records website at reversedrecords.com. Watch a video trailer below.
John Longstreth is considered one of the most prolific drummers in the modern death metal musical scene. Displaying incredible techniques, such as seemingly unconquerable blast beats, astonishing speed, control, and endurance, as well as versatility behind the drums, John is quickly becoming a highly reputable influence in the world of drumming.
John has had great success in the genre for many years, touring alongside many reputable bands such as Nile, Arch Enemy, Morbid Angel, Cannibal Corpse, and GWAR. The technical demand of Origin has enabled John to hone his characteristic drumming methods which has earned him an excellent reputation as a session and touring musician all around the world.
John has been employed as a recording musician and a touring drummer by various other famous metal bands such as Dying Fetus, Dim Mak, Unmerciful, Skinless, Gorguts, and the highly popular Hate Eternal. Other studio projects include Codex Ritual, Contanior, and Crator, as well as additional touring experience with bands such as The Red Chord and Dying Fetus.
John Longstreth is credited with pioneering both double strokes for the feet and the one-handed drum roll. These unique techniques have become popular and widely used within the extreme metal community.
John Longstreth endorses Meinl Cymbals, Meinl Stick and Brush, Pearl Drums, Evans Drumheads, High on Life Superfoods, Deathwish Coffee, and 64 Audio.