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/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: Will Hunt Hears “In The Stone” For The First Time Evanescence Drummer Tackles The Funk Will Hunt is no stranger to epic, heavy-hitting rock anthems — as the longtime drummer for Evanescence, his grooves are explosive, precise, and powerful. So what happens when you drop him into a world of horn stabs, syncopation, and undeniable groove? In this Drumeo video, Will hears and plays through […]
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/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: The Genius of The Rolling Stones’ “Get Off Of My Cloud”
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: Shannon Leto – 30 Seconds To Mars
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: Eden Bahar Hears Smashing Pumpkins For The First Time Best known for his thunderous grooves and theatrical precision with Cirque du Soleil, we packed up the team, travelled to Seattle and joined Eden Bahar on the ‘Kooza’ stage to hear and watch him perform the iconic Smashing Pumpkins track “Tonight, Tonight” for the very first time. The result? A dynamic fusion of orchestral rock […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: The Genius of The Rolling Stones’ “Get Off Of My Cloud” Charlie Watts wasn’t a drummer who demanded attention, but he always earned it. In The Rolling Stones’ “Get Off Of My Cloud,” he anchors the chaos with a relentless backbeat that’s deceptively simple but full of nuance. The kind of part that makes you nod your head without realizing it. That’s Charlie; no frills, no […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: Shannon Leto – 30 Seconds To Mars Shannon Leto – Live Touring Kit Powerful. Hypnotic. Primal.Shannon Leto’s drumming has been a driving force behind 30 Seconds To Mars since day one—fusing raw emotion with tribal rhythms and electronic textures. His drum setup reflects that same energy: deep, thunderous toms, immersive electronics, and explosive cymbals that come together to create an unmistakable sonic […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: The Iconic Drumming Behind “Isolation” Sepultura – Eloy Casagrande When Eloy Casagrande joined Sepultura in 2011, he brought with him an untamed fire. Aggressive. Surgical. Relentless. The kind of drummer who doesn’t just play a groove—he devours it. In this explosive revisit to the Quadra era track “Isolation,” Eloy sat behind a beastly kit built to echo his old touring […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: Mike Portnoy Challenges Max Portnoy to Learn “Honor Thy Father” What do you get when one of the most iconic drummers in progressive metal challenges his son to play one of his most intense songs? A Father’s Day moment like no other. In this special episode, Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold, The Winery Dogs) tasks his son, Max Portnoy (Tallah), with learning and performing […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: Brittany Bowman Hears Scorpions For The First Time When Brittany Bowman stepped into the studio to hear Scorpions for the first time, no one was quite sure what to expect. But what followed was a full-blown hard rock explosion. Scorpions’ “Blackout” is fast, loud, and absolutely relentless—and Brittany delivered the goods with groove, power, and unshakable confidence. To tackle the high-octane rhythms and […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: The Genius of “Pneuma” by Tool Complex rhythms. Polyrhythmic textures. Esoteric time signatures.Tool’s “Pneuma” isn’t just a song—it’s a transcendent sonic ritual. And at its core is Danny Carey, the high priest of progressive drumming. In this Drumeo YouTube video, Brandon Toews breaks down and performs this modern masterpiece, channelling Carey’s mystical energy through an equally mythical kit setup. The drums […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: Giulliana Merello Hears The Police For The First Time “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” What happens when a Latin jazz fusion powerhouse hears Stewart Copeland’s iconic grooves for the very first time? Giulliana Merello, known for her explosive style and fearless creativity, took on a new challenge: react to and perform “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” by The Police — […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: Nic Collins Hears Opeth For The First Time What happens when a drummer known for touring with legends like Genesis, Mike + The Mechanics, and Better Strangers hears one of the heaviest progressive death metal tracks of all time? Nic Collins—yes, son of Phil Collins and a monster drummer in his own right—sat down with Drumeo to hear Opeth’s “Ghost of Perdition” for […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: The Iconic Drumming Behind “R U Mine” Arctic Monkeys – Matt Helders With explosive swagger and razor-sharp precision, Matt Helders doesn’t just drive Arctic Monkeys’ sound — he defines it. On “R U Mine,” his playing is a perfect storm of attitude and groove. The snare cracks like a whip, the toms growl with grit, and his cymbal work? Controlled chaos. Helders […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: Chad Smith Plays “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing Ta F’Wit” How the Chili Peppers’ groove master tackled a hip-hop classic When Chad Smith gets behind a kit, you expect explosive energy, unapologetic swagger, and pocket so deep it might swallow time itself. In this Drumeo YouTube video, Chad takes on his and Tom Morello’s version of the Wu-Tang Clan’s iconic “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing Ta […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: The Iconic Drumming Behind “Landmines” Sum 41 – Frank Zummo Explosive riffs. Arena-sized choruses. Zero restraint.“Landmines” isn’t just a comeback single — it’s a war cry. And at the center of it is Frank Zummo, delivering a performance that’s both punishing and precise. With every crash, stomp, and flam, Frank’s kit becomes a weapon — fueling Sum 41’s final chapter […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: The Iconic Drumming Behind “Welcome Home” Coheed And Cambria – Josh Eppard Haunting melodies. Towering guitars. Cinematic build-ups.“Welcome Home” isn’t just another prog-rock epic — it’s a musical leviathan. And anchoring it all is the unmistakable pocket of Josh Eppard, whose groove-driven drumming adds grit, weight, and soul to every bar. Josh doesn’t just play beats—he paints atmosphere. His approach on […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown – Building Matt Cameron’s Pearl Jam Drum Kit (feat. THE “Black Hole Sun” Snare) Ever wondered what it’s like behind the kit of one of grunge and alt-rock’s most legendary drummers? Matt Cameron’s been the rhythmic force behind both Pearl Jam and Soundgarden — and in this exclusive build with his longtime tech, Neil Hundt, the Drumeo team reconstructs the exact touring setup Cameron uses on the road with […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown – Johnny Keefe Hears Sepultura For The First Time What happens when a pop-punk drummer takes on one of metal’s heaviest anthems? Johnny Keefe has spent his career bringing tight grooves and big energy to the stage with Boys Like Girls. So when we invited him to react to a heavy, aggressive track he’d never heard before, we expected fireworks. But what we didn’t […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown – Steve Jordan Hears Incubus For The First Time When Steve Jordan sits behind a kit, every note matters. Known for his work with the Rolling Stones, John Mayer, and countless others, Steve’s playing is equal parts restraint and authority — and that comes through loud and clear in this first-time listen and play-through of “Wish You Were Here” by Incubus. Jordan’s gear choices […]
/ Drummers Andy Hurley Gear Breakdown – The Iconic Drumming Behind “Thnks Fr Th Mmrs” | Fall Out Boy A track fueled by theatrical flair and precision-driven energy, Thnks Fr Th Mmrs proves that a drummer doesn’t have to sit in the spotlight to be iconic—they just need to drive the engine with power and taste. Andy Hurley does just that. His performance on this Fall Out Boy classic blends punk urgency with arena-rock […]
/ Drummers The Winners Of The 2024 Drumeo Awards It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: your votes are in and we’re ready to announce the winners of the 2024 Drumeo Awards! Thanks to you, we can acknowledge and showcase some of the most accomplished players in the drumming community this year. From skilled virtuosos and teachers to talented entertainers, we put 75 amazing […]
Drumeo Team / Drummers The 2024 Drumeo Awards Vote for the top drummers of 2024 in this year's Drumeo Drummer Of The Year Awards!
Drumeo Team / Drummers Slipknot’s New Drummer Is Eloy Casagrande Slipknot's new drummer is Eloy Casagrande, formerly of legendary Brazilian band Sepultura.
Brandon Toews / Drummers Jimmy Sullivan (The Rev) Was A Drumming Genius: Here’s Why Avenged Sevenfold's original drummer, The Rev, is still one of metal's most influential figures. Get the 411 on Jimmy Sullivan here.
Drumeo Team / Drummers The Winners Of The 2023 Drumeo Awards Drumroll, please: here are the winners of the 2023 Drumeo Awards!
Gregg Bissonette / Drum Beats Gregg Bissonette’s 13 Favorite Drum Parts Gregg Bissonette has worked with everyone from David Lee Roth to Ringo Starr. Here are his favorite drum parts!
Mike Portnoy / Full Lessons Mike Portnoy Rejoins Dream Theater: The Full Interview In Mike Portnoy's first on-camera interview since rejoining Dream Theater, find out how he got his gig back and more.
II / Full Lessons An Offering From Drumeo | Sleep Token II (Interview & Drum Playthroughs) In this hour-long interview and performance video, Sleep Token's drummer II provides an offering.
Brandon Toews / Drummers Keith Moon: 5 Reasons Why The Who Drummer Was A Genius Keith Moon was one of the most unique drummers of all time. Here's why "Moon The Loon" was a genius.
Drumeo Team / Drummers 100+ Drum Terms: A Beginner’s List Here are 100+ drumming terms to answer your "wtf does this mean?" questions.
Samantha Landa / Drummers Mike Portnoy: Everything You Need To Know About The Prog Metal Monster Mike Portnoy has returned as the drummer of Dream Theater! Here's everything you should know about the prog metal master.
Drumeo Team / Drummers Remembering Dom Famularo (1953-2023) Dom Famularo, drumming's global ambassador, has sadly passed away.
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