On the Beaten Path Metal: The Drummers Guide to the Genre and the Legends Who Defined It (Book & CD) [Paperback]

Rich Lackowski (Author)

Book Description

Series: On the Beaten Path | Publication Date: March 1, 2009

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 infamous 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.


Drummers include:

* Chris Adler

* Charlie Benante

* Jason Bittner

* Clive Burr

* Tomas Haake

* Joey Jordison

* Dave Lombardo

* Nicko McBrain

* Vinnie Paul

* Derek Roddy

* Lars Ulrich

* Bill Ward
and more!

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

Editorial Reviews

Review

Rich Lackowski has done it again. This book is the ideal tool not just for use by drummers learning on their own, but for use by drum instructors as a valuable tool to help get and keep their students motivated. The dozen top metal drummers featured here will no doubt add tons of inspiration and perspiration to any drummer's workout routine! Regardless of experience level or musical style, or whether you love or hate metal music, your bag of tricks will benefit greatly from taking a trip On The Beaten Path: Metal - The Drummer's Guide to the Genre and the Legends Who Defined It. --Tiger Bill Meligari: Founder, TigerBill.com

About the Author

Rich Lackowski is the author of the award-winning series of On the Beaten Path music instruction books. The first book in the series, On the Beaten Path: The Drummer's Guide to Musical Styles and the Legends Who Defined Them (2007) is highly acclaimed by teachers, students, and drumming enthusiasts alike, and has earned Lackowski accolades from around the world. The book was voted No. 1 Educational Book in Modern Drummer's 2008 Reader's Poll, and voted No. 1 Book in DRUM! magazine's 2008 Reader's Poll. Drumscene magazine (Australia) called it "the future groove and reference bible for a huge part of the modern drum set." Drummerworld.com (Switzerland) called it "the best book I've seen a masterpiece." MikeDolbear.com (UK) called it "a must for any serious drummer." Drumheads!! Schlagzeugmagazin (Germany) called it "An extraordinary book." Percussioni magazine (Italy) called it "A great method for students who want to teach themselves, and for teachers looking for materials to help them expose students to a variety of drumming styles." Bob Gatzen (USA), a highly respected teacher, author and inventor, called it "A major breakthrough for drum set method books" and went on to say "No doubt, you're re-inventing the standard."

The success of the book prompted Lackowski to author his next two books, On the Beaten Path: Progressive Rock (2008) and On the Beaten Path: Metal (2009), expanding his best-selling book into a series that further addressed drummers interests. Both books have been well received by the drumming community and have received praise similar to that of the pioneer book. In fact, On the Beaten Path: Progressive Rock was voted as one of the Top 2 Educational Books in Modern Drummer's 2009 Reader's Poll.

In addition to authoring these three successful music instruction books, Lackowski has written articles and features for TRAPS magazine and How to Play Drums magazine, and has performed in various locations around the United States since 1985.

Lackowski was born and raised in Chicago, IL, lived in West Lafayette, IN and Detroit, MI until he moved to Los Angeles, CA where he has resided since 2001. He's played the drums since age 10.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Alfred Publishing; Pap/Com edition (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739057944
• ISBN-13: 978-0739057940
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #527,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rich Lackowski is the author of the award-winning series of On the Beaten Path music instruction books. The first book in the series, On the Beaten Path: The Drummer's Guide to Musical Styles and the Legends Who Defined Them (Alfred Music Publishing, 2007) was highly acclaimed by teachers, students, and drumming enthusiasts alike, and has earned Lackowski accolades from around the world. The book was voted "No. 1 Educational Book" in Modern Drummer's 2008 Reader's Poll, and voted "No. 1 Book" in DRUM! magazine's 2008 Reader's Poll. Drumscene magazine (Australia) called it the "future groove and reference bible for a huge part of the modern drum set." Drummerworld.com (Switzerland) called it "the best book I've seen - a masterpiece." MikeDolbear.com (UK) called it "a must for any serious drummer." Drumheads!! Schlagzeugmagazin (Germany) called it "An extraordinary book." Percussioni magazine (Italy) called it "A great method for students who want to teach themselves, and for teachers looking for materials to help them expose students to a variety of drumming styles." Bob Gatzen (USA), a highly respected teacher, author and inventor, called it "A major breakthrough for drum set method books" and went on to say "No doubt, you're re-inventing the standard."

The success of the book prompted Lackowski to author his next two books, On the Beaten Path: Progressive Rock (Alfred Music Publishing, 2008) and On the Beaten Path: Metal (Alfred Music Publishing, 2009), expanding his best-selling book into a series that further addressed drummers' interests. Both books have been well received by the drumming community and have received praise similar to that of the pioneer book. In fact, On the Beaten Path: Progressive Rock was voted among the winners of the "Educational Books" category in both Modern Drummer and DRUM! magazines' 2009 Reader's Polls, and On the Beaten Path: Metal was voted among the winners in DRUM! magazine's 2010 Reader's Poll.

The global success of the series spawned a translation of Lackowski's original book On the Beaten Path into German and was released in Europe under the title Drum Masterclass (Alfred Publishing Verlags GmbH, 2009). Italian translations for On the Beaten Path and On the Beaten Path: Metal were also released in 2009 and 2010 respectively (Volontè & Co).

Lackowski's passion for helping more people learn how to play the drums led him to write and release his next three-volume installment in the series, On the Beaten Path: Beginning Drumset Course, levels 1, 2, and 3 (Alfred Music Publishing, 2010). The course is the culmination of years of teaching and refining his method for learning to play using carefully selected legendary beats from songs that shaped modern music.

In addition to authoring the On the Beaten Path series of successful music instruction books, Lackowski is an international clinician, and endorsed artist and member of the Vic Firth Education Team, and an endorsed artist with Evans Drumheads and member of their Education Team. Lackowski has also written articles and features for DRUM!, Drumscene, TRAPS, and How to Play Drums magazines, and he's performed in various locations around the world since 1985, including Australia's prestigious Ultimate Drummer's Weekend in Melbourne, Australia in 2010.

Lackowski was born and raised in Chicago, IL, lived in West Lafayette, IN and Detroit, MI until he moved to Los Angeles, CA where he has resided since 2001. He's played the drums since age 10 and is currently playing the drums in the Nikki O'Neill Band.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for all drummers !!!!!!, May 11, 2009

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mattt (Matteson, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On the Beaten Path Metal: The Drummers Guide to the Genre and the Legends Who Defined It (Book & CD) (Paperback)

Where was this series when I started drumming? Rich gives you a great summary of the history of metal and the drummers who wrote that history. I love how Rich teaches you about the genre, the history, the drummers, and then he puts you behind your kit learning to play what the masters have created.

This series is amazing. I have been playing drums for over 20 years and am jealous I did not have something like this when I was growing up. It is introducing me to drummers I was not familiar with and music that is a must have for everyone's collection. A great book for teachers and students alike. I can't get enough of these and can hardly wait to see what Rich comes out with next. Nice Work and Keep 'em coming Rich !!!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Rules!!!!!!, April 22, 2009

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jON - See all my reviews

This review is from: On the Beaten Path Metal: The Drummers Guide to the Genre and the Legends Who Defined It (Book & CD) (Paperback)

I am an On The Beaten Path repeat customer. I bought the first book a couple of years ago and was hooked. Although there is nothing simple about the drumming in the Metal book, as a twenty-year drummer I appreciate the simple approach to providing a song's main riff along with the background of each musician. I even get a thrill out of who the author chooses to represent each style of music. This book shreds and the accompanying CD makes learning the songs a lot easier. I absolutely recommend this book to any avid metal drummer or fan!

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST !!!!, August 2, 2010

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This review is from: On the Beaten Path Metal: The Drummers Guide to the Genre and the Legends Who Defined It (Book & CD) (Paperback)

I Love this book !!!

and whats the best thing is that everything you can hear on the cd is in the book. I usually hate books where you have 100 exercises and only 2 are on audio.

the choices of songs are good ranging from beg to advanced.
you guys will love it.


if i had to find any critic , it would be:
ii wish several parts of songs chosen couldve been featured in the book instead of just one little part of each,

waiting for Part 2

HORNS UP \m/