Adam Ingoglia: Coming To A Mosh Pit Near You

Meet the glue that holds together his bandmates’ vocal dissonance and note-y riffage on hardcore band Johnny Booth’s new album Connections.

Meytal Cohen: Israeli Metalhead Invades L.A.

You’re 20. You’re a woman. You’ve served two years in the Israeli military. What next? For Meytal Cohen the path seemed clear: Become a metal drummer.

New Blood: The Relentless Jesse Tudda

In addition to slaying the set, drummer Jesse Tudda dabbles in jazz, orchestral percussion, punk, ska, and much more.

Mindy DuPonte: New Death Metal Contender

Drummer and founder of the extreme metal band Hellen, Mindy DuPonte screams extraordinary determination.

Scott Sosa: Eclectic Speed Demon

With influences ranging from John Densmore and Larry Mullen Jr. to Afrobeat, it’s no wonder Sosa plays with such a compelling mix of styles.

Mike Curran: Chicago’s Perpetual Motion Machine

Meet Mike Curran, the busiest drummer on the West Side of Chicago, and this week’s drummer in the New Blood spotlight. Hey Mike, take a break!

Rob Cinami’s 24/7 Metal Fixation

There are metal drummers and then there are others who just happen to play metal. Rhode Island native Rob Cinami falls into the latter category.

Rich Campus’ Fabulously Funky Foot

This L.A. contender covers a lot of stylistic bases with his band Spaceman, but watch out for his right foot!

Tony Baptist & His Big Fat Beats

Like B.B. King’s guitar, Lucille, sometimes drum kits have a talismanic power of their own.

Scott Beddia’s Got Some Hella Funky Limbs

The Squid is usually happy when the New Blood candidates send him a CD with fierce drumming and a few tasty licks, but Scott Beddia has the kind of four-way independence that rivals yours truly’s eight arms.