The Music Chamber

I've been working on a music show that features live performances in a recording studio in Los Angeles.  We also have a podcast where we interview artists, session musicians, music directors, A&R reps, publicists and more.

Check out The Music Chamber on facebook, soundcloud, Instagram, twitter and iTunes. Videos of the performances are available on the Ultimate Studios YouTube channel.

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Cliff 'Em All returns!

Event Info

Drum Cam Footage (1.10.15)

Here I am, up close and personal at Loaded during the Cobra Venom set from my double duty gig.  This is "I Have Bomb In Trunk" from our album "Extinction Reality."

And for my second set that night, here I am with Cliff 'Em All playing "The Four Horsemen!" 

Learn drums in 2015!

It's that time again.  My next group of padawans takes their first step into a larger world on Saturday, January 31st.  Best deal in LA!

Double Duty

The year just started and I got to play with both of my bands at the same show! It was a special birthday gig for our buddy Andy Ford from The Razor KXRZ.

Here's Cobra Venom playing "Dismember Me Fondly":

Here's Cliff 'Em All tearing it up with "Motorbreath":

My buddy Adrian from Metal Warzone took some really cool drum cam footage as well.  I'll get that up in the next couple of days.  It was a show to remember for sure.

Stay tuned for more!

January 10, 2015

Both bands.

LA.

Be there!

Cliff 'Em All plays full "Master Of Puppets" album - Feb 21st!

It will be a day long remembered.  The Tribute To The Gods show at Loaded organized by Lara Gladstone Presents will feature Doyle Rules, Glam Skanks, Electric Funeral, and of course, the mighty Cliff 'Em All playing some of rock's best back catalog.  We will be playing Master Of Puppets in its entirety and we'll have surprise after "Damage Inc." as well.  What's the surprise?  Come to the show and find out!

Cobra Venom at March Metal Mondays in NoHo!

If you need your metal fix at the beginning of the week, Lara Gladstone Presents has a regular show at Skinny's in North Hollywood on the last Monday of every month.  Both of my bands have played it and it's a killer deal.  For $5 you get five metal bands and it's a decent neighborhood for food and parking as well.  On March 31st, Cobra Venom is playing with an absolutely killer lineup of bands. Check out Brain Dead, Infinite Death, Night Demon and Savage Reign RIGHT NOW and do not miss this show!

Cliff 'Em All in Hollywood - 11.14.13

Here's everything you need to know. Now be there! 

Cobra Venom in LA - Wednesday April 17th!

CV will be at The Joint on April 17th, playing songs from "Extinction Reality" that haven't been played live since the album came out along with some new jams.  We're also including one brand new song that has yet to be played in public at all! Joining us will be our good friends Eternal Misery, Life's Torment, Doctor Professor and Hydra.  Best part? Only $5 for all this brutality and it's ALL AGES, so bring the kids! 

We're also giving away another goodie when we hit 550 likes on our facebook, so "like" us if you haven't already to get in on the free stuff!

My drum class at LA City College!

Sign-ups for Drums For Teens & Adults start this week and will continue through April 26th.  This is a group course for beginners and/or anyone completely new to music.  The goal is to get you to learn how to listen to and read music so you can jam with your favorite songs and other musicians.

As Lord Vader once said, "We would be honored....if you would join us."  ;-)

Cliff 'Em All returns for Peep And Destroy 2/24/13!

Some other big show of some kind is happening in LA this Sunday night.....but it'll be over before we hit the stage, so come join Cliff 'Em All, Undead Cuervo and KNAC's Crazy Craig for the second Peep & Destroy gathering of 2013!

Groove to the sweet sounds Cliff 'Em All and Metalachi - 2.13.13

This day before Valentine's Day, show your special lady or gentleman a seductively good time at The Joint with Disjointed, Cliff 'Em All and Metalachi.  The show starts at 8, we're on around 9.  Come get your lovin' on.  :)

Cliff 'Em All returns - Monday January 14th!

We're bringing 1986 back in the best way possible.  Join me and Cliff 'Em All at The Whisky for some kick-ass old school thrash.  Our friends P.D.P. and Last Great Nation will be playing as well.

See you on the Strip!

Random Rant #4: Batman Rescues My Sanity

My gig with Cobra Venom ran late this past Sunday night and I realized that I needed my drums for my gig with Cliff 'Em All tonight at The Joint.  I decided to keep my gear in the car and bring it home rather than lug it back to the studio that night, saving a trip downtown and the gas it would take to get there.  Come Tuesday morning, I realized that I left an important piece of gear for Friday's gig at my lockout so I HAD to go back downtown to the studio to get it.  I was NOT happy that my packed schedule was getting jacked up by this nonsense.  Then through the wonders of social media, I found out that there's a Batman exhibit going on at LA Live and the price of admission is FREE!  

Now I decide to take a detour between my job and the studio on the night I go to pick up my gear.  A free thing to do always runs the risk of being lame but Batman is one of my favorite things, so how bad could it be?  The downtown LA traffic was terrible as usual, parking was tricky and for a major Hollywood exhibit, finding this thing in the LA Live complex actually took some detective work.  I got mad, thinking that all this running around was just a way to avoid going to pick up my stupid gear and then I began to wonder all if this effort was gonna be worth it.

I finally found my way to the 2nd level of the West Garage and saw this:  

And this:

And these:

There were WAY too many other good things to post here, so if you're in LA and you're interested, you have 'til December 14th to check it out.  I highly recommend it if you love Batman! There's more info here.

This experience taught me (once again) that when you're dealing with an inconvenience, find a way to make it awesome!  I'm fortunate that I live in a big city with a lot going on.  If that's not the case for you, always try to find something that you want to do on the way to something you HAVE to do.  I'm a big fan of stopping for food at a place you don't get to go to regularly if there are no lifelong passions nearby.  Also, never underestimate the joy of something FREE.  Not many things in life are, so take advantage when they happen - especially if they're this cool!

This Week In Drums (12/4/12)

The holiday season is in full swing.  Trees and candles are being lit, presents are being bought, parties are being planned, and in my case, drums are being played!  

Twice.  This week.  Once with each band.

Come hang out when you need a break in the action!

Friday Dec. 7th - Cliff 'Em All at The Joint

Saturday Dec. 8th - Cobra Venom in Hollywood

Cobra Venom - Sunday 12/2/12 - Downtown LA

The first gig of my December 2012 "LA Tour" is happening this Sunday night in Downtown LA with Cobra Venom.  Only $5, so put aside $1 a day starting now and you'll be all set for Sunday! Killer metal bands all night including our friends Enthraller and the Judas Priest tribute band, Diamonds & Rust. More details on the facebook event page and on this flyer.  

FREE show with Cobra Venom on Friday 2/17!

The details are above and a sample of what you're in for can be seen below.  This song also appears on the upcoming Cobra Venom album.  Come thrash with us!