features

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Drummer’s Diagnosis: Strain Vs. Sprain

What exactly is the difference between a sprain and a strain? Read on to find out.

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How To Play Fast: A Quest For Speed

Dave Lombardo, Mike Mangini, Virgil Donati, and Rod Morgenstein talk about the mechanics and art of playing fast, and the drummer’s desire for speed.

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15 Drummers Remember Their Worst Gigs

We all love to remember our best gigs, but how about our worst? In this article, 15 pro drummers recall their most frightful onstage nightmares.

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Bill Ward: Ironing Out The Devil’s Metal

Bill Ward talks with DRUM! about the beginnings of legends Black Sabbath, growing from kids playing jazz to rock stars performing metal to millions.

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Ho Etsu Taiko @ 2013 Chicago Show

Here’s another 2013 Chicago Drum Show performance clip with the tightly orchestrated drumming and choreography of Chicago’s Ho Etsu Taiko ensemble.

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Rick Latham Clinic @ 2013 Chicago Show

In this clip shot at the 2013 Chicago Drum Show, we catch some of Rick Latham’s clinic, where the funky drummer reveals two sides of his skill set.

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Wuv Of P.O.D. – 4 Ways To Prepare For A Show

The drummer for P.O.D. has done his share of gigs, both big and small, and in this article shares four routines that can be vital to a good show.

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The Magnificent Life Of Elvin Jones

We trace the legacy of Elvin Jones, one of the most unique drummers in any genre, who brought previously unimagined musicality to the instrument.

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The 10 Heaviest Drummers Of All Time

We’re not talking about fast, tricky, or innovative drummers. In this article, we look at ten drummers who know how to lay sticks into heads. Hard.

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Keeping Time At Fast Or Slow Tempos

Matt Halpern

We ask Matt Halpern, Chris Vrenna, and Frank Gilchriest if it's more difficult to keep time at fast or slow tempos.