The most consistent results I've gotten is with a mix of mic & DI. Typically it's a D112 slammed to the speaker cone on center. I've enjoyed the E602 as well but it's definitely more scooped and darker... excellent rock bass drum mic though. My 2nd choice would be using a LDC like an AT 4040 ins...

I'm going with Taco John's by a wide margin, although admittedly it's been awhile. Would crush a few of those stuffed grilled tacos by the looks of them though.

Dwarfcraft Eau Claire Thunder / Baby Thunder would get my vote.

Prolific band that checks all the boxes. I was really into the first few releases, and they just kept up the momentum. They played a cool show at the loft building we rehearsed in forever. Great split with Child Bite. Super nice dudes. A bit less fluid and more quirky than is typically my jam, but a...

God's Country is impressive, if you're into that heavier leaning noise rock thing. I feel like live they don't quite capture the depth and polish of the recording, but that's ok. Not crap.

Solid, consistent, super loud, but not a band I frequently listen to for some reason. Great drummer. Not crap.

Been a fan of Mr Regular for awhile. If you're a car person, or enjoy a good laugh, highly recommended.

As much as I like the intensity of Reign in Blood, start to finish it's Seasons for me. Post Lombardo I thought Divine Intervention was great too.

Hadn't paid them too much attention previously, but the new album is really good. Such ugly, gnarly music. I dig their Godflesh/TJL vibe. NC.

I feel like Todd was practically made to drum in Shellac. I enjoyed all his work leading up to it, but his playing with Shellac is fully formed, realized, developed... however you want to say it. It seems to me like a drummer who had hit his stride and honed/owned his sound. Unique parts, interestin...