Description
Alex Shelnutt has been the drummer for A Day To Remember since 2006, helping shape the band's signature blend of pop punk and metalcore on landmark albums like Homesick, What Separates Me From You, and Common Courtesy. In this Drumeo session, Alex performs songs from throughout the band's career while sharing the stories behind each era, his approach to drumming, and how his playing has evolved over nearly two decades with the band.
From explosive double bass grooves to melodic pop-punk beats and iconic fills, Alex breaks down the techniques and musical decisions that have defined A Day To Remember's sound. Along the way, he reflects on joining the band, recording some of their biggest records, and what it's taken to keep the band going strong for nearly 20 years.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Who Is Alex Shelnutt?
00:57 - *"The Plot To Bomb The Panhandle" - A Day To Remember (Performance)*
05:02 - Welcome
06:21 - Early Years & Joining A Day To Remember
11:30 - *"I'm Made Of Wax, Larry, What Are You Made Of?" - A Day To Remember (Performance)*
14:55 - Discussing Homesick
18:14 - *"Have Faith In Me" - A Day To Remember (Performance)*
21:24 - Discussing What Separates Me From You
22:05 - *"2nd Sucks" - A Day To Remember (Performance)*
24:23 - Alex's Double Bass Playing & "2nd Sucks" Breakdown
26:14 - What Pop Punk & Metalcore Drummers Should Practice
28:04 - *"You Be Tails, I'll Be Sonic" - A Day To Remember (Performance)*
31:37 - Discussing Common Courtesy
33:22 - *"Right Back At It Again" - A Day To Remember (Performance)*
36:39 - Recording "Paranoia"
37:53 - *"Paranoia" - A Day To Remember (Performance)*
41:31 - Discussing Big Ole Album Vol. 1
44:26 - *"Miracle" - A Day To Remember (Performance)*
48:22 - Wrap-Up
50:13 - *"All Signs Point To Lauderdale" - A Day To Remember (Performance)*
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