Modern Drummer picked \'On the Beaten Path\' as best educational book of 2008. In October 2008 the follow up was released with the titel: \'The drummers musical guide to progressive rock and the legends who defined it\' Participating drummers on this issue were amongst others Terry Bozzio, Bill Bruford, Phil Collins and Mike Portnoy.

On the Beaten Path: Metal – The Drummer’s Guide to the Genre and the Legends Who Defined It is a must-have guide for drummers providing valuable insight into the history and development of the metal genre.

This comprehensive book contains over a 100 pages that explore the ins and outs of a dozen legendary drummers that impacted the metal genre the most. The book will lead you through the beats, licks, solos, and grooves that made each artist famous, with insight into their approaches, the gear they used, the bands they played in, and the drummers who influenced them as well as amazing photos, timelines showing important milestones in metal history, and a listing of essential metal recordings that every drummer should own.

The authentic transcriptions and easy-to-follow step-by-step lessons guide you through 36 famous beats and solos from songs by Metallica, Slipknot, Meshuggah, Slayer, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, Shadows Fall, Anthrax, and others. There is a beginning, intermediate, and advanced transcription and lesson for each of the 12 drummers presented in the book. All the beats and solos that are presented in the book are performed on the accompanying CD.

On the Beaten Path: Metal Drummers include:
-Chris Adler (Lamb of God)
-Charlie Benante (Anthrax)
-Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall)
-Clive Burr (Iron Maiden)
-Tomas Haake (Meshuggah)
-Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
-Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
-Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)
-Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
-Derek Roddy (Hate Eternal, Nile)
-Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
-Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)