I use Zildjian sticks with the grips, cause my hands sweat a ton when I play, and they help me hold it better, I also play heavy with many rim shots (punk rock woo hoo) lol..
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Everyone has music in them. Only the talented have the ability to share it with the rest of the world.
Here's a thought; let's stop labeling music and fighting over what genre a certain band is, and start listening to whatever pleases our ears no matter what anyone thinks of it! ;)