World renowned extreme metal drummer John Longstreth (ORIGIN, GORGUTS, CRATOR) has announced his first instructional DVD, set to be released later this year. Longstreth will be kicking off an Indie Go Go campaign starting Thursday October 17th to help fund the completion of the project.

John has teamed up with Executive Producer Gene Hoglan (TESTAMENT, DETHKLOK, DARK ANGEL) and Producer/Engineer/Manager Rob Shallcross (GENE HOGLAN, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, WEST OF HELL) for the DVD. The DVD will feature material by Origin, Gorguts and the debut of John's latest project, Crator. This will also include demonstrations, gear discussion, in depth breakdowns of all the playing tools needed to be an elite drummer in the world of metal and much much more.

For info on the Indie Go Go campaign stay tuned here

Longstreth will be giving fans and attendees of his upcoming Play Xtreme Music 2 drum clinic dates in Mexico the very unique chance to take a private one on one lesson with John himself.

The clinic dates will take place on October 11th in Los Cabos and October 12th in La Paz, Mexico and are brought to you by Valencia Music. For those in the Los Cabos and La Paz areas that want to book a lesson contact playxtrememusic@gmail.com or inquire within at the venue on the day of the clinic.

Joining Longstreth will be Dave McGraw of CATTLE DECAPITATION. The pair will bring a brutal, extreme, educational and fun premier seminar on extreme metal drumming to the people of Mexico.

Clinic dates:

October

11 - Los Cabos, Mexico - Pabellon Cultural
12 - La Paz, Mexico - Teatro de la Ciudad

''I am very excited for the Play Xtreme Music 2 drum clinics in Los Cabos and La Paz Mexico! We have been working very hard with Valencia Music to bring you this premier seminar on extreme metal drumming. To make this event even better we will also have my good friend Dave McGraw of Cattle Decapitation along for the ride. If you are interested in learning more about extreme metal drumming, I ensure you that Dave and I would love to have all of you. See you soon!"