Legendary drummer Tom Hunting of Bay Area OG Thrashers Exodus stops by the #CBBP to talk about early gigs in the Bay Area scene, the camaraderie between the bands of that scene, his first drum sets, revisits the process of writing and recording Fabulous Disaster, his first break from the band in the early 90’s, his second break and learning Paul Bostaph’s drum parts from Shovel Headed Killing Machine upon his return, his battle (and ultimate overcoming) of stomach cancer, ergonomic adjustments over the years, the intensity of the Rob Dukes records Atrocity Exhibit’s A & B, their upcoming US tour November 3-Dec 7th & much more!
PIC: IRON MIKE SAVOIA

Planes Mistaken For stars Drummer Mike Ricketts talks about the long process of writing and recording their new record “Do You Still Love me?” around vocalist Gared Odonnell’s cancer diagnosis and ultimate passing in 2021, early tours with bands like The Dillinger Escape Plan, playing wild house party’s, Don Caballero as an influence in writing odd-time sections, the tragic passing of original guitarist Matt Bellinger ( and the beast of addiction), relocating to West Seattle to work with Matt Bayles on the “Mercy” album, growing up in school band and taking lessons on both melodic percussion and drum-sets, his decision to pursue a PHD in Microbial Science, his first drum set & how his gear evolved over the years!

Drummer Jon Syverson talks about his experience writing/recording the new Human Impact record ”Gone Dark” , relocating from Austin, Texas to Portland , Maine, how him joining Unsane for a run of shows lead to him joining Human Impact, splitting the difference of some of the past drumming styles within Unsane for said shows, a peculiar battle with carpal tunnel syndrome, how his long time band Daughters imploded and how the entire band got subsequently targeted , the aging process affecting drumming and much more!
PIC: Jacque Berlin