Level3Studios Podcast

What can I say? One of my biggest influences, mentors, and a pinnacle of his field is a guest of mine on my podcast? What a moment :)Not for the faint of heart, this episode encompasses the no B.S. approach I wanted when I started this show. So much I even get caught up in the moment. I knew Derek Roddy would be one to give it to me straight. He doesn't disappoint in this nearly 60 minute conversation covering the following:-His recent projects including Nader Sadek accompanied by the prowess of Jim Ross and "Nile's" own Karl Sanders-The evolution of extreme metal then and now. Why adapting is crucial-The importance of developing your own "style" and why that's important-Drumming is 90% mental. There's a simple reason why-Why you SHOULDN'T go to NAMM-Why guitar players shouldn't write drum parts-What is your chance of making it? These few things will direct your focus Please check out www.derekroddy.com for more current updates and killer music

If you know extreme metal drums you may know James Payne. His reputation for speed, power, and finesse as a drummer for multiple professional and touring bands has brought him to the forefront of today's modern metal drummers.His website is full of lessons on his technique. Learn how to train the brain properly to develop the abilities it takes to play at these high speeds with power and dynamics.Checkout: www.Jamespaynedrums.com for more information.

drumming, touring, and techniques. What it takes to make it in the music business

Drum clinician and master "skins-man," George Kollias drops in to share his advice on making a sustainable music career as a professional touring/session drummer and clinician.His website is full of lessons on how to develop into a monster at the kit like he is. Checkout www.GeorgeKollias.com for more information.

Learn what it takes to master your instrument, tour the world, and create a long-lasting and successful musical career

Music holds no bounds...from country to metal.Kreishloff Lofgren discuss all things from: guitar rigs, practice regimen, studio execution, songwriting, and touring with Lecherous Nocturne & The Marshall Tucker Band.You are bound to take something away from this episode no matter what genre you play!

Learn what it takes to master your instrument, tour the world, and what it's like working with the Marshall Tucker Band

Jim LaMarca (CHIMAIRA/IMPENDING LIES), stops by to discuss the importance of networking, promoting your band, what it's like touring with Slayer, Slipknot, and staying atop the metal music scene in Chimaira 15+ years...Questions for Jim LaMarca? Email me at: [email protected] we will compile for his next visit and he will answer them.

Jon Vesano stops by to discuss all things metal, what's it's like touring the world with Nile, and the upcoming release of In-Defilade's "Elude."Also discussed in this episode,Wacken 2003 Nile "Black Seeds of Vengeance"https://youtu.be/0aZugBpRV-In-Defilade Lyric Video "Apparent Adversary" 2017https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x36M8EPwa58

...Continuing where we left off.... This episode Dallas and I discuss: gear, studio prep and execution, being smart with your $ and having a long term successful musical career, playing with the upper echelon of extreme metal drummers like Roddy or Kollias, his inspiration and origin for Narcotic Wasteland, contributing solo's to the latest In-Defilade record, and his upcoming tour and latest release "Delerium-Tremens."