Kilkenny, Ireland based drummer Darragh Butler, is the founding member of Kerbdog and Wilt. Kerbdog signed to Polygram records, joined forces with Sanctuary Music Management and recorded their debut self-titled album with producer Jack Endino (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Soundgarden) at Rockfield, Wales. After 4 Years of touring solo, with Helmet, Almighty, Therapy and many more, Kerbdog re-located to Los Angeles to record their follow up record ‘On The Turn’ with Gggarth Richardson (RATM, Biffy Clyro) at Sound City studios and A&M studios. OTT was mixed by Joe Barresi (QOTSA, Tool, Weezer Soundgarden). Kerbdog also recorded an EP with Gil Norton at The Church studio, London.
Kerbdog then went on hiatus with two members pursuing different careers. Darragh formed the band Wilt with Kerbdog singer Cormac Battle, and signed to Mushroom Records. Wilt recorded their Debut album ‘Bastinado’ with best friend Ronan McHugh (Def Leppard) at Sun studios and Joe Elliot’s “Garage” Dublin. Wilt’s second album, ‘My Medicine’ was recorded and mixed at Rockfield Wales and RAK studio London by Dave Eringa (Manics, Idlewild).
The return of the Dog!
Kerbdog’s music, in the meantime, gained its own momentum due to the rise of social media. By popular demand, Kerbdog reformed, played Sonisphere, recorded the live album ‘Congregation’, along with a new single ‘Electricity’. Darragh, and Kerbdog continue to enjoy sold out shows, tours and festivals, recent highlights include Forest Fest, Nore Fest, Night and day festival summer ’25.
Darragh’s influences include Stuart Copeland, Fyfe Ewing, Brian Downey, John Stanier, Nico Mc Brain, Phil Rudd and Mel Gaynor. “Hearing ‘Back In Black’ and ‘Live after Death’ was the switch that turned on the most amazing journey of my life!”
"When I was 15, Frank at my local music shop recommended I try Remo in an attempt to “get something” from my £60 drum kit. A big ask, but It worked a treat! Since that day I’ve always played Remo. I started and continued with Pin Stripes from our first demo’s all the way through getting signed and recording our debut album in Rockfield. Then things changed slightly when I recorded Kerbdog’s second album with Gggarth Richardson at Sound City. Garth would only record with Remo Ambassador Coated, I tried that setup and loved it, the sound and the attack was fantastic, they also suited and cut through our full-on sound. So for many tours and recording sessions since, I’ve used Ambassador Batter.
A couple of years ago, I played a friend’s kit live which had Ambassador Clears on the toms, the physical feedback felt amazing, so that has become my current live setup. For both floor toms I use Powerstroke P3’s. I love the sound control, sustain control and the tune-ability is really great, especially rushing at festivals etc. Since I switched to P3’s, I rarely need to use gels, but now and again if there’s no time/silence to tune 100%, Crown Control Gels are a lifesaver! For my bass drum I use an Ambassador SMT Clear which gives me a deep controlled bottom end, allowing me to drop my tuning, yet gain the perfect attack from the added Remo Falam Slam patch. On my snare, I tune it quite high and play rim shot. I use an Ambassador Controlled Sound, which sounds and feels great, and keeps any ring from my high tuning high in check. For me, Remo have always been consistent, reliable and sound amazing in both the studio and on the live stage!" -Darragh Butler
"For me, Remo have always been consistent, reliable and sound amazing in both the studio and on the live stage!" -Darragh Butler
