Aric Improta of Night Verses

Published: Feb. 28, 2024, 8 a.m.

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Aric Improta.\nImprota is a Grammy-nominated drummer who plays for the prog-metal band Night Verses and formerly FEVER 333. Beyond his blistering showmanship, Improta often incorporates technology into his playing to push the boundaries of the instrument and reimagine a different future.\n\u201cThe goal is always to feel as possessed by the music as possible. When I see a performer with absolute control, it\u2019s usually impressive but rarely breathtaking. I prefer to see that expert level of control pushed to its furthest limit,\u201d he\xa0wrote\xa0in 2023, accompanying a photo of the drummer in mid-air.\nListen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at Veeps.\xa0\n-------\n\nHost: Joel Madden, @joelmadden\nExecutive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King\nProducers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary\nVisual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer\nAudio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray\nMusic/Theme Composer: Nick Gray\nCover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer\nAdditional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices