Torna la – giustamente – fortunata produzione a cura di Rich Lackowski per Alfred Publishing. Dopo il top seller On the Beaten Path: The Drummer’s Guide to Musical Styles and the Legends Who Defined Them è ora la volta degli spin off specializzati della guida ai batteristi e agli stili, con trascrizioni, note biografiche e critiche sui migliori picchiatori di pelli e piatti in circolazione. Libro e CD, $19.95

Quindi tocca a On the Beaten Path Metal: The Drummers Guide to the Genre and the Legends Who Defined It (Book & CD)
featuring

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

Si tratta di 36 ‘legendary beats and solos’ dalle canzoni dei Metallica, Slipknot, Meshuggah, Slayer, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, Shadows Fall, Anthrax.

This must-have guide for drummers provides insight into the history and development of the Metal genre, and explores a dozen legendary drummers that impacted it most. The book will lead 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 easy-to-follow lessons delve into authentic transcriptions of 36 famous beats and solos from songs by Metallica, Slipknot, Meshuggah, Slayer, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, Shadows Fall, Anthrax, and others. Amazing photos are featured as well as a listing of essential recordings. All the beats and solos that are presented in the book are performed on the accompanying CD.

La puntata generalista, di On the Beaten Path: On The Beaten Path: The Drummers Guide To Musical Styles & The Legends Who Defined Them (Book & CD)