Tony Laureano (photo) has posted an update at his weblog. The American drummer writes about his experiences in Europe, where he is currently playing festivals with Dimmu Borgir.\"I love them. They have festivals down to a science over in Europe, even the lesser ones are run fairly well.\"
The drummer continues writing about live on the road, including the partying which can be excessive at times. Recently Horgh (real name: Reidar Horghagen) passed out and was hospilatized after Laureano had picked him up from the ground and laid him down on some benches.
Musically playing at festivals can be challenging too for drummers. While other musicians may have to play through amplifiers that are not their own, they always have their own guitars, basses, and keyboards. They are still familiar with the instrument in their hands. Laureano explains:
\"A drummer gets a different kit when he does festivals or plays overseas, and he has to make it work as best as possible. If we don\'t get the right amount of toms or cymbal stands, all of a sudden we have to re-write parts on the spot, not the easiest thing when it becomes second nature to play something.\"
You can find the complete update here.
