"I put way more emphasis on a drummer's personality than technique." It's a surprising statement, coming from Mike Portnoy, one of the most admired drummers in heavy music for the past three decades.

Is there anything this man can't do? During a recent interview with our friends at Metal Underground, Gene "The Machine" Hoglan was talking about how he got started talking about the double-kick bass ...

Forty-seven years ago today, drummer Dave Lombardo was born in Havana, Cuba. Never heard of Dave? That’s okay. If you’ve listened to any heavy metal in the past 25 years, you’ve definitely heard his ...

In an interview with Screen Rant (video above), Bale expands on the fact that he learned how to play drums in just two weeks with the help of some of metal's best! "Yes, yes, yes. It was a wonderful ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Double bass drums are an essential part of many modern drumming styles. But if you’re new to ...

You might have noticed - bands in 2023 are coming under a lot of scrutiny for enhancing their live performances. The latest to raise an eyebrow or two is Metallica, after fans have noticed that ...