Introduction In a candid and insightful discussion with Thomann’s Drum Bash during the Europe Drum Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, Greyson Nekrutman, the former drummer of SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and the current percussion powerhouse behind SEPULTURA, opened up about the monumental task of stepping into the shoes of Eloy Casagrande. This opportunity, which presented itself during SEPULTURA’s farewell tour, was not only a significant career milestone for Nekrutman but also an emotional journey filled with immense responsibility…
ROCK BAND REPLACES JELLY ROLL AS ROCK THE COUNTRY SALES STRUGGLE
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WATCH: ANDY BIERSACK, CLAUDIO SANCHEZ AND TODD MCFARLANE TALK CONNECTION BETWEEN ROCK AND COMICS
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BEST DISNEY COVER SONGS BY 11 BIG PUNK BANDS
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WHO ARE THE ‘BIG 4’ BANDS OF HEAVY METAL?
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SLAYER: SEE UNBOXING VIDEO FOR SPECIAL 40TH-ANNIVERSARY REISSUE OF ‘HELL AWAITS’
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