My new SONGWRITING tool
“Gen 16 AE cymbals”

My new SONGWRITING tool; “Gen 16 AE cymbals”.
I DO NOT ENDORSE THIS COMPANY OR BRAND
I was so excited about these cymbals however, that I made a video for them to explain how they work and why I’ve been using them.
Special thanks to Vic at Vic’s Drum Shop in Chicago, IL for providing the convenient video shoot location and also, special thanks to video producer Rick Allen.

Check it out, hope you like it.

Be sure to check out the May 2013 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine as it contains an article that Paul wrote called Live Drum Soloing which can be found in their Education/Rock Perspectives section.

Modern Drummer is known to be the world’s #1 drumming magazine, be sure to pick up a hard copy of this issue today at any and most retail bookstore outlets.

Paul Wandtke will be making his Broadway debut this year for the hit musical ROCK OF AGES.

Word’s from Paul:

“Dude, no freaken way, I just came home from a cruise contract and my friend that I toured with in Kill Hannah during The Smashing Pumpkins tour, recommended me to the producer of Rock of Ages. I asked for a recommendation from Mike Mangini and he wrote a nice testimonial about my playing. I forwarded the testimonial to the producer, then boom I got a phone call and got the gig! I’m so stoked to be able to rock the stage for this awesome musical. Who could ask for more? Rocking 80′s tunes all the while getting a steady paycheck; priceless! I too will also dedicate my time, writing my debut album for Dead Original, please keep up with me as I want to take over the world with my original music” ~Paul Wandtke

Special thanks to Mike Mangini (Dream Theater, Extreme, Berklee Professor) and Maddox (Kill Hannah/Touring Rock of Ages).

“Beyond possessing just talent, Paul Wandtke’s work ethic and effort to get a drumming job done quickly will equal or surpass anyone else’s. Even more importantly, he will do it with respect to those around him and to the music.”

—Mike Mangini (Drummer for Dream Theater)

Paul Wandtke on Evans Drum Heads

Also special thanks to Justin at the Music Garage and Vic at Vic’s Drum Shop for reserving some rehearsal time to help prepare Paul for Rock of Ages! You guys rock!

In case you’ve missed, check out Paul Wandtke’s new Modern Drummer Blog, click HERE