Zack Austin's guest appearances

Zack Austin

The Panther-Lair Podcast

Drummers I Like Podcast

Drumeo Gab Podcast

Eddy Thrower

Jared Falk

Kristina Schiano

Gary Husband

Earl Talbot

Greg Hersey

Justin Scott

Jonathan Ulman

Jessica Burdeaux

Rob Mount

Tosh Peterson

Freddy Charles

Harry Miree

Ryan Claxton

Andy Prado Jr

OwlTail

How did High Point transfer wing Zack Austin end up at Pitt? We sat down with him for a conversation on this special episode of the Morning Pitt. Hear from Zack about what he can bring to the Panthers, his varied skilled on the court, the team chemistry and a lot more. 

How did High Point transfer wing Zack Austin end up at Pitt? We sat down with him for a conversation on this special episode of the Morning Pitt. Hear from Zack about what he can bring to the Panthers, his varied skilled on the court, the team chemistry and a lot more.

The Morning Pitt: 7/14/2023 - A conversation with Zack Austin

Halloween is in August this year apparently. This episode is filled with chilling sounds and an overall soundscape that brings a haunting tone. A specific goal for the last while has been to make each episode as an offering to the guest and I make them special for them. Zack Austin is a death metal drummer who is all about the dark side. Hell, we even use a song by Devourment to cap off the episode. So we kick things off by discussing the incredible “GHOUL” snare drum that was just built for him by Mike at Predator Percussion. Zack had just received the coffee nut wood 14”x 6.5” snare drum and he couldn’t be happier with it. We discuss the sounds, the looks and the special hand carved Jack O’ Latern faces that are featured on it. This drum has been in the making for quite a while and now that it has arrived, Zack is like a kid at Christmas about it. Moving along, we discuss how Zack’s sound has changed over the years through his influences and his evolution of gear. Zack has a very unique setup with beautiful Istanbul Agop cymbals, DW Drums and of course his centrepiece snare from Predator Percussion. It isn’t often that I discuss gear on this podcast, but this had to be explored with Zack and we learn a lot about his setup and why he selected the gear he owns. With a popular Instagram account comes many many questions from fans. We explore a few questions submitted by fans but prior to that I had to ask what Zack is asked about most often, to which he replies….SPEED and how you develop it. This section of the podcast is loaded with incredibly valuable advice and knowledge from one of the very best blasters in the game. There is definitely something to be learned from Zack in this respect, as he has spent many years developing his speed and endurance to play with the level or control and precision that he does. So there was something that Zack and I had prepared ahead of time and it concerns literature. A particular book that Zack swears by for advice on living your life and gaining perspective. It is titled Emanuel’s Book - A Manual for Living Comfortably in the Cosmos. I had requested that Zack look up an excerpt from this book and expand on how it may factor into his life. I knew that by exploring this with Zack would lead to some very interesting conversation and I wasn’t disappointed….this is definitely the highlight to the interview and again, YOU WILL LEARN SOMETHING FROM THIS. Closing things out I ask Zack a million dollar question. If your favourite band asked you to do a 30 week tour for $30,000, would you do it? You will have to listen to his response because it says a lot about who he is as a person. Despite Zack’s love for the macabre, he is a very positive and uplifting person. He clearly enjoys the creativity of darker subject matter and he likes the high energy of death metal but it doesn’t mean that Zack is a reflection of his musical interests. This is one of the best hangs I have had on the show and we just had a blast on here. It was an absolute treat featuring Zack and I wish him all the best in his future on and off the kit. Music by: Devourment Song: Festering Vomitous Mass Zack's Instagram Predator Percussion Instagram DrumGAB Instagram | Facebook | Website

Halloween is in August this year apparently. This episode is filled with chilling sounds and an overall soundscape that brings a haunting tone. A specific goal for the last while has been to make each episode as an offering to the guest and I make them special for them. Zack Austin is a death metal drummer who is all about the dark side. Hell, we even use a song by Devourment to cap off the episode. So we kick things off by discussing the incredible “GHOUL” snare drum that was just built for him by Mike at Predator Percussion. Zack had just received the coffee nut wood 14”x 6.5” snare drum and he couldn’t be happier with it. We discuss the sounds, the looks and the special hand carved Jack O’ Latern faces that are featured on it. This drum has been in the making for quite a while and now that it has arrived, Zack is like a kid at Christmas about it. Moving along, we discuss how Zack’s sound has changed over the years through his influences and his evolution of gear. Zack has a very unique setup with beautiful Istanbul Agop cymbals, DW Drums and of course his centrepiece snare from Predator Percussion. It isn’t often that I discuss gear on this podcast, but this had to be explored with Zack and we learn a lot about his setup and why he selected the gear he owns. With a popular Instagram account comes many many questions from fans. We explore a few questions submitted by fans but prior to that I had to ask what Zack is asked about most often, to which he replies….SPEED and how you develop it. This section of the podcast is loaded with incredibly valuable advice and knowledge from one of the very best blasters in the game. There is definitely something to be learned from Zack in this respect, as he has spent many years developing his speed and endurance to play with the level or control and precision that he does. So there was something that Zack and I had prepared ahead of time and it concerns literature. A particular book that Zack swears by for advice on living your life and gaining perspective. It is titled Emanuel’s Book - A Manual for Living Comfortably in the Cosmos. I had requested that Zack look up an excerpt from this book and expand on how it may factor into his life. I knew that by exploring this with Zack would lead to some very interesting conversation and I wasn’t disappointed….this is definitely the highlight to the interview and again, YOU WILL LEARN SOMETHING FROM THIS. Closing things out I ask Zack a million dollar question. If your favourite band asked you to do a 30 week tour for $30,000, would you do it? You will have to listen to his response because it says a lot about who he is as a person. Despite Zack’s love for the macabre, he is a very positive and uplifting person. He clearly enjoys the creativity of darker subject matter and he likes the high energy of death metal but it doesn’t mean that Zack is a reflection of his musical interests. This is one of the best hangs I have had on the show and we just had a blast on here. It was an absolute treat featuring Zack and I wish him all the best in his future on and off the kit. Music by: Devourment Song: Festering Vomitous Mass <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zackaustindrums/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zack's Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/predator_percussion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Predator Percussion Instagram</a> DrumGAB <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drumgab1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drumgabpage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.drumgab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>

Episode 37 | Zack Austin

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Drummers I Like Podcast. Today we have on the show Zack Austin the, “Metal Machine!” Zack is studio/session drummer from New York endorsed by Mia Moore Styx.Intro – 13:30 Richard welcomes Zack and kicks us right off, diving into what brought Zack Austin to the drums. Zack’s start to music was at an earlier age from listening to his dad’s plethora of classic music, which spawned Zack’s hunger for the drums. After receiving his first kit Zack played the hell out of it through his school career drawing influences from bands such as Suicide Silence, Whitechapel, and Job For A Cowboy. Zack then, through playing with local bands at the time shifted his style more towards death metal which is where he currently stands. From there it is safe to say he has earned his nickname as the “Metal Machine.”13:30 – 33:00 Zack opens up about what made him start posting videos of his drumming. What started humbly for Zack, posting videos of his practices since at the time he wasn’t in a band has grown in a way unpredicted. From the mind bottling growth over the past year, Zack still makes it a priority to reach out to those in the drumming community on Instagram by always replying to comments and messages.33:00 – 52:00 Zack Segways us into the next section about his gear and his set up. Zack plays on Istanbul Agop cymbals and has a very interesting way of setting them up and stacking cymbals to create the sound that cuts through the music in a satisfying way. The use of these cymbals for the genre of music Zack plays is a refreshing change from the more common cymbal brands that most drummers play on. Zack also takes a very thought out approach to how he sets up his cymbals in that he will arrange effects cymbals based on where he wants the effect either on the upbeat or the downbeat.52:00 – 1:10:00  Before we wrap up the show Zack shares his practice routine, and how he got to be such a solid, clean drummer. Being the metal beast he is Zack elaborates on his technique when playing blast beats, which is a mix of technique and gravity blasting.Rapid Singles1.What was holding you back from becoming a successful drummer? Speed, even tho Zack is always trying to push himself further and faster 	What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? Be proud of what you are and what you are doing.What's a personal habit that contributes to your success? Foot tappingShare a resource or tool that helps you survive as a drummer. Metronome App!Recommend just one book. what would it be and why? Emanuel's Book: A Manual for Living Comfortably in the CosmosImagine you woke up tomorrow in a world exactly like ours, you still had all the same knowledge and talent that you have as a drummer but you know no one. All you have is $500, a smartphone, and small portable drum set. What would you do first? Take the $500 and finish my “dream” kit, since I don’t know anyone else I don’t have to be anywhere, except behind the kit.Thanks for tuning into this week's episode with Zack Austin. Thanks so much for Zack spending the time to try and fill us in on what it takes to be the Metal Machine. Zack has gained a huge following very quickly and it's easy to see why with the skills he possesses behind the kit. Check him out on Instagram @Zackaustin and don’t forget to use a free trial of Audible.com to give Zack’s book recommendation a listen.Links for Zack AustinInstagramDo you like the Drummers I like Podcast? Subscribing is EASY!! Just click the links below and don't forget to leave a review!Subscribe to the Newsletter for early access to content, contests, and offers!First Name Last Name Email address: -Social Media Links for Drummers I LikewebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterSpecial Thanks to our Show SponsorsAudible.com - CLICK FOR A FREE BOOK AND 30 DAY MEMBERSHIP!The Digital Sync

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Drummers I Like Podcast. Today we have on the show Zack Austin the, “Metal Machine!” Zack is studio/session drummer from New York endorsed by Mia Moore Styx. Intro – 13:30 Richard welcomes Zack and kicks us right off, diving into what brought Zack Austin to the drums. Zack’s start to music was at an earlier age from listening to his dad’s plethora of classic music, which spawned Zack’s hunger for the drums. After receiving his first kit Zack played the hell out of it through his school career drawing influences from bands such as Suicide Silence, Whitechapel, and Job For A Cowboy. Zack then, through playing with local bands at the time shifted his style more towards death metal which is where he currently stands. From there it is safe to say he has earned his nickname as the “Metal Machine.” 13:30 – 33:00 Zack opens up about what made him start posting videos of his drumming. What started humbly for Zack, posting videos of his practices since at the time he wasn’t in a band has grown in a way unpredicted. From the mind bottling growth over the past year, Zack still makes it a priority to reach out to those in the drumming community on Instagram by always replying to comments and messages. 33:00 – 52:00 Zack Segways us into the next section about his gear and his set up. Zack plays on Istanbul Agop cymbals and has a very interesting way of setting them up and stacking cymbals to create the sound that cuts through the music in a satisfying way. The use of these cymbals for the genre of music Zack plays is a refreshing change from the more common cymbal brands that most drummers play on. Zack also takes a very thought out approach to how he sets up his cymbals in that he will arrange effects cymbals based on where he wants the effect either on the upbeat or the downbeat. 52:00 – 1:10:00  Before we wrap up the show Zack shares his practice routine, and how he got to be such a solid, clean drummer. Being the metal beast he is Zack elaborates on his technique when playing blast beats, which is a mix of technique and gravity blasting. Rapid Singles 1.What was holding you back from becoming a successful drummer? Speed, even tho Zack is always trying to push himself further and faster 	What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? Be proud of what you are and what you are doing. What's a personal habit that contributes to your success? Foot tapping Share a resource or tool that helps you survive as a drummer. Metronome App! Recommend just one book. what would it be and why? Emanuel's Book: A Manual for Living Comfortably in the Cosmos Imagine you woke up tomorrow in a world exactly like ours, you still had all the same knowledge and talent that you have as a drummer but you know no one. All you have is $500, a smartphone, and small portable drum set. What would you do first? Take the $500 and finish my “dream” kit, since I don’t know anyone else I don’t have to be anywhere, except behind the kit. Thanks for tuning into this week's episode with Zack Austin. Thanks so much for Zack spending the time to try and fill us in on what it takes to be the Metal Machine. Zack has gained a huge following very quickly and it's easy to see why with the skills he possesses behind the kit. Check him out on Instagram @Zackaustin and don’t forget to use a free trial of <a href="http://Audible.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible.com</a> to give Zack’s book recommendation a listen. Links for Zack Austin Instagram Do you like the Drummers I like Podcast? Subscribing is EASY!! Just click the links below and don't forget to leave a review! Subscribe to the Newsletter for early access to content, contests, and offers! First Name  Last Name  Email address:  - Social Media Links for Drummers I Like website Instagram Facebook Twitter Special Thanks to our Show Sponsors <a href="http://Audible.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible.com</a> - CLICK FOR A FREE BOOK AND 30 DAY MEMBERSHIP! The Digital Sync

Zack Austin – Drummers I Like Podcast #38