features

Q&A \

Blake Fleming: The Kickstarter Paradigm

The Mars Volta drummer, Blake Fleming releases a solo album titled, Time's Up, exploding with "mouthwatering beats in low tech-fashion."

Advice \

Kenny Aronoff: The Art Of The Deal

Learning to negotiate a price for your services is as important as knowing how to play in time. Kenny Aronoff shares his secrets to cutting a deal.

Performance \

In The Studio With Clem Burke & The Melvins

We were lucky enough to get this exclusive video of Blondie drummer Clem Burke tracking drums with The Melvins on the classic Kinks song “Attitude.”

Advice \

Five Ways To Ruin Your Feel

Tony Braunagel explains five common ways that you can ruin your feel when playing a groove beat (like not listening) and how to avoid them.

History \

Stanton Moore On John Bonham’s Influences

Learn where some of John Bonham's drumming influences came from, and gain even more respect for the legendary drummer (if that's possible).

Artist \

Derek Roddy: Welcome To The Jungle

Derek Roddy is tired of talking about blast beats. In this article he wanted to convey something more important – how to stay alive as a drummer.

How To \

How To Coax 7 Sounds From 1 Cymbal

Check out seven sounds that can be easily produced from a cymbal with nothing more than a pair of sticks in the middle of a performance.

How To \

Play Faster! With Mangini, Bittner & Rabb

tachometer

Want to play faster? Three of the world’s fastest drummers come together to offer tips about increasing your BPMs.

Roundtable \

Which Foot Do You Lead For Blast Sections?

We ask five drummers whether they start blast sections with their weak foot or their dominant foot.

Performance \

Caught Live: Gerald Heyward Shreds “Spain”

Gerald Heyward rip through Chick Corea’s infamous tune “Spain” at the 2012 Drum-Off, accompanied by Eddie Brown on bass and Ethan Farmer on keyboards.