Features
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.
Features
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).
News
New ‘Bonhamizer’ Website
The Bonhamizer allows you to add classic Bonham beats to contemporary songs.
Features
Nicko McBrain @ NAMM Bonzo Bash
We got a ringside seat for Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain’s performance of Zeppelin's classic track “The Immigrant Song,” at the 2013 Bonzo Bash.
Lessons
10 Ways To Sound Like John Bonham
Nuance, rather than bombast, defined John Bonham’s drumming. In this article, we unveil the subtleties that separated Bonzo’s style from the pack.
Lessons
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.
Lessons
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.
Features
Virgil Donati Rehearses For Bonham Bash
We got the rare opportunity to watch the always-astounding Virgil Donati rehearse with the house band for the 2012 edition of Bonzo’s Birthday Bash.
Features
Vinny Appice @ Bonzo’s Birthday Bash Rehearsal
Here’s a clip of Vinny Appice playing the “Wanton Song” during rehearsals for Bonham’s Birthday Bash – an all-star tribute to the late John Bonham.
