Dave Lombardo of Slayer at Yankee Stadium

Here is drummer Dave Lombardo performing at Yankee Stadium with Slayer on September 14, 2011.

I love how close up this is and how hard Dave wails. And then the camera pulls back and you see... Yankee Stadium.

Henry Rollins on working out to Slayer

Good to know I am not the only one who listens to Slayer in the gym.

Records that influenced my drumming

Some of the key albums that I was listening to that influenced my style as a drummer.

In short, I listened to these records, mimicked what I heard and I became a drummer.

Check it out: Drumming influences: Flickr gallery

McG's favorite drummers circa 2005

Here are my five favorite drummers:

1. Damon Che (Don Caballero) - Utterly brilliant and extremely unique. Long over due for significant recognition.

2. Paul Bostaph (Slayer) - His drumming on the last three Slayer records is just fan-friggin-tastic.

3. Derrick Bostrom (Meat Puppets) - He's got a straightforward sensibility that is second to none. Check the beats on "Up on the Sun."

4. Grant Hart (Husker Du) - Whether it was thrash or punk-pop, I learned how to play drums listening to Grant Hart's manic presence.

5. Rey Washam (Big Boys, Rapeman) - Exceedingly skilled drummer with lots of finesse.