The Downbeat
The Downbeat
Craig Reynolds
MATT GUGLIELMO | END AND ACACIA STRAIN DRUMMER ON LEARNING SONGS FAST + AVOIDING INJURY TO PLAY HARD AND HEAVY: FOREVER
1 hour 47 minutes Posted Jun 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
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My guest on the podcast this week is Matt Guglielmo, drummer of The Acacia Strain, End, and the man a LOT of your favourite heavy bands call when they need session work. We talked at length about his unique way to learn songs fast, how he overcame some serious wrist injuries, what it takes to nail the session and his work as a producer. Great guy UNREAL drummer, some absolute gems in here.