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Linda McDonald

About Me

I play, I TCB, and I play again. My world is playing music and band work....life's a bitch huh? I play with THE IRON MAIDENS, World's Only Female Tribute to IRON MAIDEN; the most fun gig I have ever had in my life other than my original band Phantom Blue in the late 80's - present. I LOVE touring and performing live! It is truly where I am happiest when I am on stage playing my drums. There is nowhere else I would rather be, except maybe on a private beach in Kauai with a rum and diet coke and some sashimi, macadamia nuts and a fuzzy dog.....*dreaming*... Oh, I also play with an Ozzy tribute, The Little Dolls; I've done some recent recording with Swedish band Meldrum. I've also recorded with an amazing guitarist from Argentina named Carina Alfie at Steve Vai's Mothership. Both CD's are due out this Summer. The Iron Maidens are releasing a Japanese EP/Live DVD combo on May 23rd as well, so LOTS OF RELEASES FOR ME THIS SUMMER! YAY!! I am a workaholic - *help* - Always looking for more. *GOT GIGS?* I am ready to work and come equipped with an extremely positive attitude. Life is good and drumming makes it great to be alive! I am joyously an endorsee of these wonderful companies: PAISTE cymbals, DRUM WORKSHOP drums, pedals and hardware, and VIC FIRTH sticks. :-) Welcome to my space. :-)
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Member Since: 6/28/2005
Band Website: theironmaidens.com
Band Members:

I am currently working with my favorite gals and pals in The Iron Maidens ~ The World's Only Female Tribute to Iron Maiden. Also with The Little Dolls Female Tribute to Ozzy.


Influences: Some of my favorites are: Clive Burr, Simon Phillips, John Bonham, Alex Van Halen, Vinnie Paul, John Dolmayan, Alan White, Marco Minneman, Thomas Lang, Nicko McBrain, Virgil Donati, Scott Travis, Ed Warby, Taylor Hawkins, David Grohl, Phil Collins, any drummer who plays with heart, spirit and passion; Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Manilow and Madonna, Pantera, Priest, SOD, Primus, Static X, Maiden, Yes.....just so many.
Sounds Like: PMS
Record Label: DRZ & Powerslave Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

I'M IN THE JUNE ISSUE OF DRUM! MAGAZINE!

 Hey all, I'm excited to be in the June issue of DRUM! Magazine! Check it out! It's an interview about drummers in female tribute bands.   You can see the article in my photos section in the...
Posted by Linda McDonald on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 05:02:00 PST

Interview with Drum Radio :-)

  Here's a link to a phone interview I did with Drum Radio. I didn't really say a lot of what I wanted to say cuz it just wasn't coming out..........duhhhhh classic blonde moment.....oh wait, I'm...
Posted by Linda McDonald on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:10:00 PST

Meet Derek Riggs at our upcoming Galaxy show!

I am thrilled to announce that Derek Riggs, the artist who created the famous Iron Maiden mascot, EDDIE and our very own female monster, EDWINA, who graces the cover of our tribute CD, will be our spe...
Posted by Linda McDonald on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 02:01:00 PST

Check out my interview with Extreme Drummers

Check out my interview with Extreme Drummers at http://groups.myspace.com/extremedrummers or just click here: http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.v iewThread&entryID=10699679...
Posted by Linda McDonald on Sat, 31 Dec 2005 06:13:00 PST