Posted on Monday, 30 January 2012

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Drummer of the Week Interview: DOUG OLIVER/MY DARKEST DAYS


The harder he bangs, the louder they scream. The fuel behind the fire of My Darkest Days, DOUG OLIVER is so red-hot right now, that when he goes for a swim he doesn’t get wet, the water gets him.

VANCOUVER’S HOTTEST MUSIC caught up with DOUG OLIVER and posed him our 4 infamous questions:


VHM: Your favorite drummer(s)? Why?

DOUG OLIVER: It would have to be Daniel Adair (Nickelback/3 Doors Down) and Mike Johnston (Drum Teacher of the Gods, Youtube that maniac). I like the groove that these guys bring to the table. It’s a mix of old school technique with a modern feel. I also like Neil Sanderson (Three Days Grace), as he brings the same qualities with his own twist on it!

VHM: What’s the most played song on your MP3 player?

DOUG OLIVER: The most played song would have to be “Pins and Needles” by CITIZEN HOLLOW, as I am co-producing their EP, and it’s the one we are currently working on in the studio.

VHM: If you could be re-incarnated as any musician alive or dead, who would it be?

DOUG OLIVER: If I was re-incarnated as any musician dead or alive, I would have to say a combination of Fergie and Jesus.

VHM: Words of advice for any upcoming drummers out there?

DOUG OLIVER: I would have to say practice at least 4 hours a day (on ur own) and always use a metronome!!! Play to all kinds of different musical genres, as it will expand ur thought process when introduced to new feels and grooves!

THANKS DOUG!

Check out DOUG OLIVER and the boys of MY DARKEST DAYS @ 

http://mydarkestdays.com/casualsex/index.html

Their VIDEO FOR EVERY LIE!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?

If you haven’t heard My Darkest Days’ PORN STAR DANCING featuring Zakk Wylde and Chad Kroeger, you either live in a cave, your mom’s basement, or North Korea. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2Fnet0y9Ts

Scope out their sick video for MOVE YOUR BODY (featuring Vancouver’s resident rock goddess Kayla Ann, who VHM interviewed earlier this week).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ0AWAt50EE&ob=av2e

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