Derelict Release Two New Exclusive Drum Videos

Jordan Perry, drummer for the Canadian technical death metal band Derelict, has released two new exclusive videos. The first is a peek into the recording sessions of the band's critically-acclaimed 2012 album, Perpetuation, as Perry lays down the parts for the song "Intricate Decay". 

Watch it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntia-qK0uVo

The second is a lesson video in which Perry explains how to play the intro to the song "Digital Birthright". 

Watch it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07K1gDS7WM4

For more on Derelict, visit the band's official website, www.derelictmetal.com, or head over to www.youtube.com/derelictmetal for lots more drum video content from Jordan!

Hailing from Montreal, Derelict mixes the brutal and technical elements of the Quebec metal scene with listenable structures and melody, resulting in an unforgiving yet accessible package. The band’s trademark sound has led to comparisons with the likes of Death, Strapping Young Lad, and The Black Dahlia Murder.

In 2009, the release of the Unspoken Words album through Year of the Sun Records marked a kickoff point for Derelict with several national tours, increased media exposure, and greater critical acclaim. The band’s 2011 EP served to preview new material, cement a growing fan base, and set the stage for a new full-length album in 2012: Perpetuation. Mixed and mastered by Chris Donaldson of Cryptopsy, this release contains 12 furious tracks that put forth an upgraded version of what Derelict fans have come to love.

“This album has been long in the making, and saw the band through some intense challenges,” says vocalist Eric Burnet. “We survived our trials and came back much stronger. Perpetuation is streamlined Derelict: it has fast tempos and brutal riffs, but lots of melody and catchiness too. We all pushed ourselves to expand what we could do with our instruments, and we got Sébastien Pittet from Augury playing fretless bass on this thing too!”

With the help of constant touring within Canada, and support for international acts such as Decapitated, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Decrepit Birth, Job For A Cowboy, Whitechapel, Blackguard, The Agonist, Revocation and Threat Signal, the band is expanding its fan base exponentially and is making itself known as a force to be reckoned with.

Derelict Drummer Announces Wincent Drumsticks Deal

Jordan Perry, the drummer behind Montreal technical death metal band Derelict's innovative rapid-fire beats, has just been confirmed as a new addition to the Wincent Drumsticks artist roster.

"I'm very happy to be welcomed into the Wincent family," comments Perry. "There are a lot of great drummers testing the limits of these durable sticks, and I'm proud to be included amongst them."

Standing tall alongside Perry on the Wincent roster are Daniel Erlandsson of Arch Enemy, Mikkey Dee of Motörhead, Stefan Schwarzmann of Accept, and many more.

In recent months, Perry's drumming was prominently featured in Sick Drummer Magazine, for the release of the "Olympic" drum performance video and associated interview.

Both videos can be found on Youtube, here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVIrJZLZIQU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7nG3ANC87w

Wincent Drumstick links:
www.wincent.se
http://www.facebook.com/wincentdrumsticks

Jordan Perry and Derelict links:

www.derelictmetal.com

www.facebook.com/jordanperryondrums

Sick Drummer Magazine Premieres New Derelict Drum Performance

In collaboration with Sick Drummer Magazine, the Montreal-based technical death metal band Derelict has released two new videos showcasing their drummer, Jordan Perry. Both are available here: 

http://www.sickdrummermagazine.com/index.php/news/latest-news/2391-jordan-perry-derelict-drum-performance-footage-and-interview.html

The first is a performance of the song 'Olympic', off the band's new full-length album Perpetuation. The second is an interview with Perry in which he explains his drumming history, influences, how he joined Derelict, the writing of 'Olympic' and more.

Since its release on March 20th, Perpetuation has received no less than 18 positive reviews and is currently charting nationally on Canadian college radio.

It is available on iTunes, CD Baby and via the band's Bandcamp page, here: http://derelictmetal.bandcamp.com/releases

For more info on Derelict, visit http://www.derelictmetal.com, and connect directly with Jordan and his drumming exploits at http://www.facebook.com/jordanperryondrums.

Derelict Drummer Jordan Perry Offers Drumming Tips For New Players

Drawing from questions he is often asked by fans, Jordan Perry, drummer for Montreal tech death outfit Derelict has released a blog post offering tips for new players.
(The original post can be found on the band's official website, http://www.derelictmetal.com)

The hardest thing about learning to play the drums (or any instrument) is not being able to play as well as your idols RIGHT NOW. That shit takes time and dedication, and most of all, the ability to control yourself from trying to play as fast as Derek Roddy before you can play a basic rock beat cleanly. Here’s some motherly advice from a fellow drummer who’s not your mom.

1. Start slow.
Before you can blast like Flo Mounier, you’re gonna have to rock like Phil Rudd (AC/DC, for the younger of you reading this). Learning things at a slower pace will make sure you can play them cleanly and tightly. If you try to play too fast off the bat, you risk playing sloppily, or hurting yourself in the long run from tensing your muscles and tendons.

2. Try different styles.
This is mainly geared towards metal drummers, but can be helpful for everyone. Metal is traditionally a very fast and technical style of music that takes many years to develop. Playing other styles will increase your versatility and ability to play cleanly at different tempos. It’ll also set you apart from a lot of other drummers who have played nothing but metal. For example, there’s nothing more dangerously impressive than a metal drummer with a jazz or fusion background!

3. Consider taking lessons.
When I first started, I didn’t want anyone to tell me how to play the drums. I thought I knew how to do pretty much everything, and what I didn’t I could teach myself. Sure, I taught myself lots of things, but it was sloppy and took longer than it needed to. Taking a few lessons really opened me up to new possibilities I wouldn’t have ever thought of myself. If you don’t like one on one lessons, Youtube has a lot of great drummers sharing their knowledge for free! Search for your favorite drummers, or even just technique ideas from dudes filming themselves at home. Like, *ahem*, this guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xbvtI_Xyr8

4. Create a practice routine that’s fun.
The last thing you want to do is make practicing a chore. Come up with some exercises that are beneficial, but that you also enjoy. If you don’t enjoy practicing the instrument you’ve chosen, maybe there’s a different one that suits you better. Or videogames. You should play videogames.

Jordan has not been playing videogames lately… in fact he just got out of the studio recording drums for Derelict’s upcoming new album, Perpetuation. Check him out playing this preview version of the album’s title track:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKu-XpsDIJM