173-Matt Halpern_Periphery, getgooddrums.com

Periphery drummer Matt Halpern talks the logistics of teaching drum lessons on the road, the bands writing process, pre-production and tracking of both Hail Stan and their previous records, his sample company getgooddrums.com, starting their own record label and the benefits of working under that new circumstance, his connection to guitarist/founding member Misha Mansoor and his initial thoughts on his drum programming/studio prowess with Animals As Leaders, having fellow drummer JP Bouvet sub for him in Periphery, finding balance in both acclimating to starting a tour and in returning home, Dennis Chambers & Neil Peart as influences, words of wisdom & technique adjustments from former teachers, the awesomeness of Meshuggah, & more!http://www.periphery.net/  https://www.getgooddrums.comPics: https://www.randyedwardsphotos.com/Insta-twit-face: @mattperiphery