Steve Wootteon is the current drummer for the Baltimore-based indie rock band Have Mercy as well as the hardcore punk band Meth Rats. He is a past drummer of the world-touring metalcore act Across Five Aprils, in addition to several other bands including A Perfect Kiss, Leland Palmer, and Future Thrills. Steve is a passionate music enthusiast, a skilled cabinetmaker, a dad, and a good friend.

On the eighth episode of the Slower Lower podcast, Chris and Crystal chat with Steve about:

• Steve's early interest in drumming, high school ska bands, and getting kicked out of church.

• What it was like to join an established band like Across Five Aprils in the mid-2000s.

• Victory Records shenanigans and royalties.

• MySpace streams don't count towards Spotify stats.

• Other bands including A Perfect Kiss, Leland Palmer, and Future Thrills.

• Joining Meth Rats, and the wonderful music video for their single "Beach Mitch."

• Drumming for Have Mercy, first in the studio and then on tour.

• Advice for aspiring drummers.

• Session drummers and hired guns.

• The most famous (or infamous) snare in history.

• The upcoming Have Mercy tour, and vague hints about new music!