NMA drummers

[Shush]

......  Dog and Wolf” the album is filled with multi-layered drums and atmospheric musical textures while  ......

As a kid in the 198s, I liked Adam and the Ants, and loved the sound given by using two drum kits.

Much is said of the amazing base lines in NMA"S early days , and rightly so. It gave a very distinct sound to Vengeance. But also on the Vengeance LP, some amazing drum work by Robert Heaton, god bless him. The drum work sounds very raw and aggressive, particularly on Sex, the dark angel, and the haunting end of Spirit of the Falklands with the machine gun sounding fade out. Inheritance stands out also as a drumming classic, and later the fast drum beat in Gigabyte Wars.So, a great legacy of NMA drum sound also.

I like Michael Dean"s drumming, and I am really looking forward to see what he has come up with for the new album with "multi-layered" drums. Heard it live twice now, and already love March in September with its varied drum beat. More like that will be most welcome. 

[Toronto Popular Front]

that's one thing that has always got me about about robert heatons drumming, it was always more than just someone banging out a rhythm for the rest of the band to play along to, they seemed to be as much apart of the song as the guitars etc m dean doesnt do too bad either

[Fatalist]

too right, it set the tone for the years to follow and no wonder Justin always writes with drummers and starts with the beat.

have just heard a recording of the recent Roadmenders gig, and the new songs sound sensational live through a decent sound system, can't wait for the new album to be released

[Wessexy Witch]

As a kid in the 198s, I liked Adam and the Ants, and loved the sound given by using two drum kits.

I still do !

[Barty]

Me too an' all  As much as I loved the Terry Lee / Merrick double drums, there's nothing like Dave Barbarossa's stixwork on Dirk Wears White Sox....

As for NMA's percussion, Rob's and Michael's work has always been outstanding - with Stuart's/Moose's/Nelson's/Ceri's basswork complimenting it perfectly. Pure drum and bass at its finest.

I love Ceri's additional percussion live on Red Earth and Flying Through the Smoke, not to mention his amazing talent with the bodhran on Seven Times. Michaels' drum line on March in September is also infectious - I really can't wait for Between Dog and Wolf.....and the tour!

[Stoney]

Rob's drumming was always highlighted. He is one a an all too rare breed of drummers who plsay THE SONG not the back beat. Most of my favourite bands have drummers in that vein. Chris Kontos played out of his skin on Machine Head's Burn My Eyes album, Danny Schuler has been doin the same thing with Biohazard for years. Igor Cavalera aswell, him and Rob had a mutual appreciation society goin' pretty much. Brann Dailor in Mastodon is doin' some unbelievable stuff aswell, snare rolls that are jaw dropping in technicality and speed!
I know Rob was a huge fan of Frank Beard in ZZ Top. A totally over looked, but great understated player.

[Willard]

I think the best thing to come out of the EMI remasters is Rob's drumming on Ghost of Cain.  Fantastic stuff!  I'm also a huge fan of the drumming on White Coats.  I think Michael does that part justice and more on the 30th Anniversary concert recordings.

[Shush]

On the new album, absolutely love Michael Dean's drum work at the beginning of "Devils bargain" leading into the song, the beat admirably picked up by Dean White's key board.  Then onto the live album, that brilliant drum entrance to "March in September", again DWs keyboard moving in making a great start into the song. "appy dayz 

[Guillaume]

On the new album, absolutely love Michael Dean's drum work at the beginning of "Devils bargain" leading into the song, the beat admirably picked up by Dean White's key board.  Then onto the live album, that brilliant drum entrance to "March in September", again DWs keyboard moving in making a great start into the song. "appy dayz 

Michael and Dean make a good duo, aren't they?
Dean's keyboard is often low key but effective...i love "devil's bargain"...the bridge near the end of the song is great (i like when Justin sings "There's a dusty photograph i always recall"...after the bit)

[Master Ray]

Sorry, couldn't resist...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO-fYwEYOXY

 

[Shush]

Didn't they support , Spinal Tap ?

[Master Ray]

'I've never had to move my arm up and down so much in my life!'

'Now, is that true, Colin..?'

 

I don't think BN supported ST, but they deffo opened up at Donington in the mid-80's....

[Shush]

D you remember who was the manager of Spinal Tap ??

[Master Ray]

D you remember who was the manager of Spinal Tap ??

Ian Faith...

[Shush]

No, it was

Viv Savage