This week’s guest is Branden Steineckert. Brandon will always be a massive part of my childhood as a founding member of The Used (specifically the first two records for which he played drums and had a major role in the songwriting). But for the last decade, Branden has also been the drummer for Rancid; he’s a legend playing with legends. I was uniquely excited about this one so I hope you enjoy my chat with Branden Steineckert about the 5 records that shaped him into the player he is today. Cheers!

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Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.

BRANDEN'S BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻

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Album - Nevermind

Artist - Nirvana

Release Year - 1991

Key Track(s) - Territorial Pissings

Drummer - Dave Grohl

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Album - Rage Against The Machine

Artist - Rage Against The Machine

Release Year - 1992

Key Track(s) - Killing In The Name

Drummer - Brad Wilk

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Album - Dookie

Artist - Green Day

Release Year - 1994

Key Track(s) - Longview

Drummer - Tre Cool

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Album - Get Some

Artist - Snot

Release Year - 1997

Key Track(s) - I Jus’ Lie

Drummer - Jamie Miller

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Album - The Shape of Punk To Come

Artist - Refused

Release Year - 1998

Key Track(s) - New Noise

Drummer - David Sandström

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Honorable Mentions:

Nine Inch Nails - Trent Reznor

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Chad Smith

Korn - Self Titled - David Silveri

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