Recent content by Bostic

I'm driving down from the Bay Area very early Friday morning. Can't wait to see all the new goodies.

Thank you. I'm almost afraid to gig with them but I did get Tuxedo Bags for everything. The sizes are (2) 16"x20" kick drums, 7"x8" 8"x10" 9"x12" rack toms, 14"x14" floor. The snare is still my old Tama Stewart Copeland signature. Once the holidays are done I'll start saving up for the Craviotto...

After an eternal three month wait my Marine Blue Fade Pearl SRX Drums finally arrived. This is my first non Tama and non Black kit so quite a change for me. My digicam is not the greatest so it can't do justice to the actual color. The maple shells are so much better than the basswood/mahogoney...

I'm not really picky about the problems with the DVD since I watch on either the laptop or desktop in a window. The show itself is incredible, the fans, the atmosphere, everything. I was able to catch 2 shows last year in the Bay Area so having this one just adds to the memories. I have a...

Wow, totally a kickass set. Any reason for picking Birch over Maple? I am a lefty but played righty for years then about 4 years ago with to 'bothy' Rides and Hi-hats on both sides playing open handed like Simon Phillips. How long did you have to wait for the kit? I'm suffering until late...

Apparently their main PR person Lenny Dimuzio left after a long stint and now is working for Sabian. I don't have any official scoop but if Neil leaves after 30 years that is quite a shakeup. I'm a Zildjian player myself but I do like the many sounds Sabian offers and I have a few of them in my...

Awesome DW set! What are the specs of everything?

If anyone knows of anyone in the Bay Area, I'm going to try and get this going. Minor setback tonight. The band I share a rehearsal studio with is bailing to a cheaper location so now I have to find a new location to practice. Anyone who has ever shared a studio with another band knows the...

I'm thinking of forming a Slayer tribute band as a side project. I have searched around and have not found any info on one in the LA area. I'm up in the Bay Area but it would be nice to make a trip down to LA and do some shows with other tribute bands that play and love the music I grew up with...

I actually am left handed, but spent the first 15 years or so playing a normal righty kit. About 4 years ago I decided to make the switch to open hand setup like Gene Hoglan, Simon Phillips, Billy Cobham, etc. so I put Ride on the left side and lowered the Hi-hats. I would never reverse the toms...

I trigger my kick drums, and it makes all the difference when you play live. Triggering is here to stay, it's a necessary part of technology any serious drummer should look into. You're not going to get a great sound guy every time you play live, but with triggers and a good sound module, the...

There is always going to be some stick in the mud who will moan and groan about something. I have noticed a similar pattern with some folks that gripe on message boards, they have no practical experience on just what it's like to perform live on stage and to get that audience feedback. It's one...

Cool, new forum looks great! Hope I can make it down to Southern California again soon to catch another show.

Hi, I'm new to ultimatemetal.com, mainly peruse the board over at metal-rules.com but this place looks great as well. I hope this is the right forum to post to regarding looking for other musicians. My band, Total Eclipse, of 3 1/2 years seperated a few months back and it's time to find a...

Imagika from the Bay Area is excellent modern sounding thrash. http://www.imagikametal.com