This week’s guest is Branden Steineckert. Brandon will always be a massive part of my childhood as a founding member of The Used (specifically the first two records for which he played drums and had a major role in the songwriting). But for the last decade, Branden has also been the drummer for Rancid; he’s a legend playing with legends. I was uniquely excited about this one so I hope you enjoy my chat with Branden Steineckert about the 5 records that shaped him into the player he is today. Cheers!

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BRANDEN'S BIG FAT FIVE ??
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Album - Nevermind
Artist - Nirvana
Release Year - 1991
Key Track(s) - Territorial Pissings
Drummer - Dave Grohl
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Album - Rage Against The Machine
Artist - Rage Against The Machine
Release Year - 1992
Key Track(s) - Killing In The Name
Drummer - Brad Wilk
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Album - Dookie
Artist - Green Day
Release Year - 1994
Key Track(s) - Longview
Drummer - Tre Cool
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Album - Get Some
Artist - Snot
Release Year - 1997
Key Track(s) - I Jus’ Lie
Drummer - Jamie Miller
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Album - The Shape of Punk To Come
Artist - Refused
Release Year - 1998
Key Track(s) - New Noise
Drummer - David Sandström
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Honorable Mentions:
Nine Inch Nails - Trent Reznor
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Chad Smith
Korn - Self Titled - David Silveri

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