On the Beaten Path: Metal

Product Description

On the Beaten Path: Metal is a must-have guide from Alfred Publishing that explores the history and development of the metal genre through a dozen of its most influential drummers. The book includes 36 authentic transcriptions of beats and solos, an accompanying CD, and plenty of photos.

The book leads you through the beats, licks, solos, and grooves that made each artist famous, with insight into their approaches, the gear they used, the bands they played in, and the drummers who influenced them.

The 36 transcriptions are drawn from songs by bands such as Metallica, Slipknot, Meshuggah, Slayer, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, Shadows Fall, and Anthrax, among others. All the beats and solos presented in the book are performed on the accompanying CD, and the text is complemented by photos and a listing of essential recordings.

Drummers covered

• Chris Adler
• Charlie Benante
• Jason Bittner
• Clive Burr
• Tomas Haake
• Joey Jordison
• Dave Lombardo
• Nicko McBrain
• Vinnie Paul
• Derek Roddy
• Lars Ulrich
• Bill Ward

On the Beaten Path: Metal is a much-anticipated extension to the highly acclaimed On the Beaten Path: The Drummer's Guide to Musical Styles and the Legends Who Defined Them, voted No. 1 Educational Book in the 2008 Modern Drummer Reader's Poll and No. 1 Book in the 2008 DRUM! Reader's Poll.

Who It's For

A great pick for drummers who already play and want to dig deeper into the history and technique of metal drumming, with real transcriptions to practice.

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