{"id":53067,"date":"2025-08-12T04:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/?p=53067"},"modified":"2025-08-12T10:48:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T17:48:03","slug":"gear-breakdown-cody-ash-slayer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/gear-breakdown-cody-ash-slayer\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear Breakdown: Cody Ash Hears Slayer For The First Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cSeasons In The Abyss\u201d \u2013 Slayer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What happens when a country-rock drummer dives headfirst into the dark, aggressive world of thrash metal?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this episode, Cody Ash \u2014 best known as the powerhouse drummer for Jelly Roll \u2014 hears Slayer\u2019s \u201cSeasons In The Abyss\u201d for the very first time. It\u2019s a masterclass in contrast: Cody\u2019s roots are steeped in groove-heavy, arena-sized country anthems, while Slayer\u2019s legendary track is a high-octane onslaught of technical riffs, explosive drums, and relentless energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Armed with his own kit, Cody doesn\u2019t just listen \u2014 he feels<\/em> his way through the song, responding instinctively to the track\u2019s evolving dynamics, tempo shifts, and blistering fills. It\u2019s an honest look at what it takes to adapt across genres, and how a drummer\u2019s voice can stay true even in unfamiliar territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n