The #1 Thing Missing from Modern Rock Drums

What is the secret to drums that sound powerful and human in modern rock music? For Greenleaf, it's about preserving the nuance and feel of their incredible drummer, Sebastian Olsen. In this clip, Arvid Hällagård and the host of The Sonic Road Podcast geek out about the "super groovy" style of Greenleaf's rhythm section. They discuss the importance of not "distilling down" the drum sound in the studio, and why letting the natural, human performance shine through is a key element that's often missing from a lot of over-produced rock music today. Who's a rock drummer that you think has an incredible "human" feel? Shout them out in the comments! 👇 Follow The Sonic Road Podcast on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & X: @thesonicroad Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/thesonicroad #thesonicroadpodcast #rockmusic #metalmusic #rockpodcast #metalpodcast #rocknroll #alternativemusic #podcast2025 #podcastlife #newepisodes #drumming #greenleaf #rockmusic #musicproduction #musician #feel #groove #shorts #drums