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We talked with Brann Dailor of Mastodon last night. Just login and listen to what Brann had to say about the upcoming Mastodon album, growing up in Rochester and whatever else we threw at him. His interview is available with all other interviews, on our "PodCast Download" page. This page is only available when you are logged in. 

Louisiana based experimental project "Psychometry" has hired the services of Suffocation drummer Mike Smith to perform and record on their upcoming Album "The Four Points". Psychometry is an atmospheric, melodic metal band made up of professional musicians experienced in several different styles of music. The project ranges from symphonic,Classical, electronic, as well as extreme underground metal. Psychometry blends a wide variety of the world's music and is formed as a collection of composers so as not to be placed into a specific genre of music.

When asked about the project, here's what Mike had to say:  "The change in musical direction from the norm of Death metal is a welcome one. It gives me the opportunity to re-train myself to play with the goal of appealing to listeners of multiple genres".

Check out our live PodCast interview with Dave Witte. Our own John Paradiso, an old friend to Dave, ran the interview last night. We love Dave here at SickDrummer.com and I'm sure you know why.... Check our PodCast page for all the details on how to listen and interact with all the upcoming interviews. To hear Dave's interview, just login and click "PodCast Downloads" from the user menu! It will be top left, when logged in...

Leave it Alone is the first track to be released from the up-coming memorial disc honoring the legendary Dimebag Darrell Abbott. The incredible story of Darrell's life and death is well known and tributes were given to him at the benefit show in Chicago as well as the Rock Walk induction in LA. Unfortunately, not everyone who wanted to participate in those events was not able to at the time. We all wanted to do something to honor Darrell.

This song is our way of contributing to the same giving spirit and legacy that Darrell was all about. We want to continue the movement of selfless sharing that he started and lived by. This is our chance to "pay it forward" so to speak.

Friends and colleagues joined together to celebrate Dimebag's life rather than mourn his loss. Jason Bittner - Tristan '1690' Grigsby - Dave Ellefson - Tim 'Ripper' Owens - Nick Bowcott... Each of us had our own time and connection with the Legend. Dave performed with PanterA many times starting at the beginning of their career. 1690 was there with PanterA in their early club days, where they formed a friendship, and played alongside Darrell through the years. Jason toured with Dime during the Damageplan days. Tim crossed paths with the Idol while fronting Judas Priest. Nick was a long time friend , having shared management when he was in Grim Reaper and also through their dealings via Guitar World magazine. Because of the legendary and countless stories of the influence and inspiration to his fans, it was impossible to do this without including them as well. So, this may be the first memorial track to include a performance by a fan; Brian Cashmore.

Leave it Alone was done for Dimebag Darrell Abbott with respect and love. Everyone involved invested their sincere desire to pay tribute to Darrell and gave their blood, hearts and spirit to making something our brother could be proud of.

Leave it Alone will be made available for download exclusively via iTunes with all the proceeds going to Little Kids Rock , in Darrell's name.

Little Kids Rock believes that all children in our public schools deserve music education as music education is a transforming force in children's lives. Dimebag had the same philosophy with always sharing his passion and love of music to the world inspiring kids to pick up a guitar.

Death Angel will launch a North American co-headlining “In Thrash We Trust” tour with God Forbid on May 1st in Michigan with support coming from Soilent Green and Light This City.  The band’s first tour since 1990, guitarist Rob Cavestany says, “We couldn’t be more stoked!  ‘In Thrash We Trust’ will be our first full-blown tour since we hit the road for Act III eighteen years ago and we are gonna bring it!  ‘Killing Season’ has begun!!!”  To view tour dates, visit: www.myspace.com/DEATHANGEL

Randy went out last night in Denver and interviewed Tomas Haake of Meshuggah! The interview will be posted shortly, but here is a link to a bunch of new Tomas Haake pics. Thanks Loana @ Nuclear Blast...

Sarah B Photography came to the Blast Off Drum Competition and took pictures for us, all day long! We wanted to say Thank You and let any of you guys in Denver know about her. We have posted her pictures on the SickDrummer MySpace account and will be adding them soon, to a new gallery on this site...

"All my life, art has been something that has influenced every part of me. When I started photography I never knew a love could grow even more. With more ways to take a photograph then to paint a painting I find myself getting deeper and deeper into photography as an art. Music has also played a big part in my life, but not being musically inclined I find the way for me to show my love for music is to tell my story through the photographs I take.

Everything I see, I see a new way to express myself. A new way to show who I am through my photographs. I've been part of the local Denver music scene since 2004 shooting local bands in the studio and on stage". - Sarah Boger