This excerpt represents the core rhythm in Iron Maiden's 'Phantom of the Opera' – from their debut, self-titled album... read more
Heavydirtysoul is the sixth single from Twenty One Pilot's double-platinum selling album, Blurryface (2015). read more
Accenting the down-the-tom fills with crashes brings a new flavor to the classic fill technique. These four drum fill... read more
The Ride Bell Threes beat uses groups of three ride cymbal strokes that overlap the bars. The ride is... read more
Blackstar, David Bowie's 25th studio album was released on his 69th birthday just two days prior to his death.... read more
This syncopated groove plays the bass drum along with all of the sixteenth notes on the hi-hat. Be sure... read more
Jeff Porcaro played this driving groove throughout the song with only minor variations. The drum machine and overdubbed ride... read more
"Welcome to the Jungle" was the second single from Guns n' Roses acclaimed debut album, Appetite for Destruction (1987). read more
This excerpt is taken from the bridge section (3:54 – 4:38) of Iron Maiden's epic 'Alexander The Great' from... read more
Eminem's "Like Toy Soldiers" borrows its chorus from Martika's 1989 single "Toy Soldiers". The distinctive drum kit groove... read more
Phil Collin's mid-eighties hit 'Easy Lover' kicks-off with an explosive 8-measure drum feature. read more
"Hardwired" is the first single from Metallica's upcoming album, Hardwired... To Self-Destruct. read more
"Poor Tom" was recorded in 1970, yet was not included on the Led Zeppelin III album. It was finally... read more
This tough sounding intro features the toms sounding in rhythmic unison with the guitars. Watch out for the pick-up... read more
Homer Steinwiss played this fun, up-beat soul groove throughout most of the song. The lightly swung off-beat eighth notes... read more
