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We sat down with Jason at the Europe Drum Show 2026 to dig into 11 years behind the kit with Bullet for My Valentine, the reality of touring at that scale, and the lessons he's picked up writing and recording across eight albums. From honouring a song versus putting his own stamp on it, to the mindset shift of going full-time, to the underrated skills he thinks every drummer should be working on, Jason breaks down the craft side of being a working metal drummer with refreshing honesty. If you've ever wondered what it takes to step into an established band and make it your own, this one's packed with insight.

00:00 – Intro
01:45 – Joining an Established Band
03:11 – Restriction in the Creative Process
07:59 – Painting & Art on Tour
11:36 – Meeting Your Heroes
15:58 – Why Jason Plays Barefoot
18:21 – Going Full-Time with Bullet
23:42 – Staying Fit for Touring
26:37 – The Dark Side of Touring Life
29:46 – Quickfire Drumming Questions
33:39 – The New Bullet Album & What's Next

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Jason's website - https://jasonbowld.com/

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