John Macaluso Drummer

Recording Artist | Instructor | Performer

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New Book: LINEAR ROCK DRUMMING

“LINEAR ROCK DRUMMING” by veteran performer and educator John Macaluso is a groundbreaking guide to mastering linear drumming in real-world musical situations. With creative, memorable techniques and video demos, this book will challenge and inspire drummers to craft exciting, progressive parts that stand out in any song. Featuring a foreword by Joe Franco, the book provides clear, creative, and fun ways to take the linear drumming concept and use it in real musical situations. 

Spotlight: Michael Romeo Recording

The second song “METAMORPHOSIS” from new Michael Romeo album War Of The Worlds pt. 2 is out now. This song is one of my favorites from the new album. It’s one of the more prog-style songs on the record. There are some elements of Rush mixed with some 70’s progressive rock all tied together with modern-day grooves played extra heavy like me and Mike like it! I got to pull out some of my Neil Peart influence on the intro fills of this song. Neil has always been a hero of mine and always will be.

Michael Romeo/John Macaluso recording "War Of The Worlds Pt. 2"

John Macaluso in Domination Studio recording “Parasite” from the Michael Romeo’s War Of The Worlds Pt. 2. 

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About

John Macaluso HAS RECORDED OVER 200 ALBUMS AND TOURED WORLDWIDE AS A SESSION DRUMMER, RECORDING ARTIST, TEACHER, CLINICIAN AND PRODUCER.

He has 1 platinum and 3 gold albums to his credit. John has played for some of the world’s top artists in many different genres of music spanning from speed metal to rap.

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My Gear

Learn About The Drum Kits I Use To Perform and Record with. See my METAL, ROCK, AND PROG SETUPs

Learn about my drum kits, signature snares, drumsticks, heads, cymbals and electronic drums.