Well, I know now why Lars Ulrich (and other drummers I’m sure) wrap their fingers with tape when they play 3 hour sets. Since I’ve been getting back into my daily drum lessons, I’ve developed some bitchin’ blisters on my right hand from the wear and tear of hitting the hi-hat. The one at the base of my index finger actually burst the other day while I was playing Enter Sandman. As blood flowed down the sticks, I felt like it was a true metal (\m/) moment. At least until I went upstairs, used my pinky to dab some antibiotic ointment onto the leaking mess and put a pretty little band-aid on the thing. I’m sure a true metal drum god would have let the blood flow and perhaps smeared it on his cheeks while playing. In any case, I’m now taping my hands (at least my right one) when I play and soldiering on. Back to practicing, will post again soon.