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The Trickiest Drum Intros On Record

Brad Shlueter teaches us how to avoid a train wreck on some of the most tricky drum intros on record.

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Bonzo’s Live “Immigrant Song” Transcribed

We transcribe Bonham’s parts on Led Zeppelin’s "Immigrant Song" from the 2003 live album How The West Was Won, with comments from John Paul Jones.

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Keith Moon Hot Licks: Miraculous Thrashing

Keith Moon’s madness was evident in all he did, but his magic was found in the notes he played. Here are some of his most memorable performances.

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How To Play “Loot Recovered” By Kiev

Brandon Corn

Brandon Corn demonstrates his linear drum part from the song “Loot Recovered” from Kiev’s 2011 album Ain’t No Scary Folks In On Around Here.

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Chops Are Back: Carter Beauford’s Prime Cuts

We take a closer look at some of the confounding drum parts from drummer Carter Beauford's work with the kings of frat rock, the Dave Matthews Band.

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Ronnie Vannucci: “Mr. Brightside” By The Killers

Drummer for The Killers, Ronnie Vannucci teaches us how to play the hit song “Mr. Brightside,” with just the right amount of raw, instinctive drive.

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Chris Adler Analyzes The Riches Of “Ruin”

Chris Adler breaks down his bashing on Lamb of God’s 2005 live album, Killadelphia.

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Justin Foley On Killswitch Engage’s “Starting Over”

A full transcription of Justin Foley’s drum part from Killswtich Engage’s “Starting Over,” with playing tips from Foley, and a drum set diagram.

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Gene Hoglan Pounds “Possessions”

For the more erudite metalheads out there, the mere mention of Gene Hoglan’s name causes nervous chills, and – in some cases – spontaneous bruising. Rather than give you one of Hoglan’s prototypical three-minute blast fests (i.e., all thirty-second notes, no filler), we thought we’d present the anthemic “Possessions,” a Strapping Young Lad song that features grooves, marching cadences, and blistering footwork that’s built up through the song in a gradual fashion.

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Tiger Bill Teaches A Buddy Rich Fav

Ever since I first posted the lessons on Buddy Rich's favorite stick chops I've been receiving requests for more. This month, I feature a triplet pattern that Buddy liked to play. I showed this to the late Louie Bellson when we used to work out together and he loved it. Check it out and let me know what you think of it. If practiced properly, it will give you one heck of a workout!