Bang the Drums

I recently published my interview of Jean-Paul Gaster, the drummer for rock band Clutch (Jean-Paul Gaster Interview, Clutch Live Review, Earth Rocker Tour).  While trying to maintain some semblance of objectivity, I failed to add two things to that interview, which I will try to rectify now.  First, just for the record, Jean-Paul Gaster happens to be one of the most kick-ass drummers in the world.  If you don't believe me, ask a friend who drums.  And B, I've included some video/songs from the new album that best epitomize Jean-Paul Gaster's work.  He can also be found on Five Horse Johnson's two most recent albums (The Taking of Black Heart, released earlier this year, also includes a track with guest vocals from Robin Zander of Cheap Trick.  I'm sure that tidbit has failed to register with nearly everyone, but one never knows for sure).

"The Wolfman Kindly Requests" (included as much for its funny video style as anything else):

as well as the studio version, simply because it's cleaner for hearing the offbeats and some of the brutal cymbal work going on in the background...

"Cyborg Bette:"

"D.C. Sound Attack!:"