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Thomas Lang  /  Performances & Playalongs
We Dared Thomas Lang To Play “Lux Aeterna” By Metallica
Can Thomas Lang learn a Metallica song after hearing it twice? Of course he can.

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
Drumming To Every Foo Fighters Song Ever (183 Songs)
In this ultimate tribute, one drummer plays all 183 Foo Fighters songs in a one-take medley.

Jonathan Moffett  /  Performances & Playalongs
Michael Jackson’s Drummer Plays “Billie Jean”
Watch Michael Jackson's drummer, Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett, play the iconic hit "Billie Jean" and break into a killer triple bass drum solo.

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
The Ultimate Drumoff: Larnell Lewis, Hannah Welton, Dennis Chambers & Aaron Spears
Watch Larnell Lewis, Hannah Welton, Dennis Chambers and Aaron Spears shed on this upbeat funk track.

Drumeo Team  /  Performances & Playalongs
Whitesnake’s Drummer Breaks Down “Here I Go Again”
Learn how to play "Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake with this drum tutorial by Whitesnake's drummer, Tommy Aldridge.

Tommy Aldridge  /  Performances & Playalongs
Tommy Aldridge Breaks Down “Crazy Train” By Ozzy Osbourne
Former Ozzy Osbourne drummer Tommy Aldridge shows you how he played "Crazy Train" live. It's not what you'd expect!

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
Greyson Nekrutman Vs. Brandon Toews: Who Won?
Greyson Nekrutman challenged Brandon Toews to a drum battle. Who do you think won?

Simon Phillips  /  Performances & Playalongs
Breaking Down The Drum Part On Pete Townshend’s “Give Blood”
Simon Phillips breaks down the drum parts from "Give Blood", which he recorded in 1985 with the legendary Pete Townshend.

Todd Sucherman  /  Performances & Playalongs
How Todd Sucherman Writes Musical Drum Solos
Todd Sucherman breaks out a musical, groovy drum solo before explaining how he put it together.

Steve Smith  /  Performances & Playalongs
Learn How To Play “Separate Ways” On Drums (By The Guy Who Wrote The Part)
In this video, Steve Smith shows you how (and why) he wrote the drum part for "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" and plays through the song.

Dennis Chambers  /  Performances & Playalongs
Dennis Chambers Performs “Blue Matter” By John Scofield
Want to hear what a pro drummer should sound like? Listen to Dennis Chambers play John Scofield's "Blue Matter".

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
We Dared This Jazz Drummer To Learn Meshuggah
We challenged a jazz drum teacher to try playing a Meshuggah song. How'd he do?

Greyson Nekrutman  /  Performances & Playalongs
Watch This Drummer Drum Battle With Himself
In this intense face-off, Greyson Nekrutman performs a drum battle with...Greyson Nekrutman.

Aaron Spears  /  Performances & Playalongs
Aaron Spears (1976-2023): Chops, Groove, And Kindness
Aaron Spears' drum cover of "Caught Up" by Usher recreates his 2006 Modern Drummer Festival performance - and then some.

Greyson Nekrutman  /  Performances & Playalongs
Greyson Nekrutman Plays “Caravan”
Can Greyson Nekrutman play "Caravan"? Watch this teen titan cover the Whiplash tune and bust out an intense drum solo.

Hannah Welton  /  Performances & Playalongs
She Drummed With Prince, And She’s Still Slaying
This Hannah Welton playthrough will motivate you to drop everything and play drums right now. We mean it.

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
Drumming To Every Rush Song Ever (175 Songs)
In this medley tribute to Neil Peart, watch one drummer play all 175 Rush songs in just 25 minutes.

Dorothea Taylor  /  Performances & Playalongs
The Godmother Of Drumming Plays “What’s My Age Again?”
Rudiments in punk rock? Grandma drummers? Let's crush all the stereotypes in one video.

Jared Falk  /  Performances & Playalongs
Old Guy Plays “Killing In The Name”
This old man is actually 39 years old! Watch him cover "Killing In The Name".

Chris Coleman  /  Performances & Playalongs
Chris Coleman Performs At The 2020 Drumeo Festival
A fusion drummer playing double bass? Watch Chris Coleman crush this performance at the 2020 Drumeo Festival.

Ash Pearson  /  Performances & Playalongs
Playing Slayer’s “Raining Blood”…IN BLOOD
Ash Pearson's drum cover of "Raining Blood" by Slayer comes just in time for Halloween - and the album's 35 year anniversary.

Drumeo Team  /  Drum Fills
The World’s Longest Drum Fill…ON ICE!
125 drums. 3 drum sets. An ice rink. Ever seen someone skate and drum, namely to "Wipe Out" by The Surfaris?

Emmanuelle Caplette  /  Performances & Playalongs
Play This Song If You’re In A Funk (Emmanuelle Caplette)
One way to get out of a funk is by getting funky on the drums! Emmanuelle shares some needed advice at the end of this video.

Emmanuelle Caplette  /  Performances & Playalongs
Emmanuelle Caplette Drums Us Into Outer Space
Who's got the fastest hands in the west? Watch Emmanuelle Caplette crush this drum cover!

Mike Sleath  /  Performances & Playalongs
Shawn Mendes’ Drummer Plays “Treat You Better”
Wanna see how a pro does it? Watch Mike Sleath, drummer for Shawn Mendes, play through one of the superstar's big singles.

Matt McGuire  /  Performances & Playalongs
Matt McGuire “Good 4 U” Drum Cover
Matt McGuire performs "good 4 u" by Olivia Rodrigo in his first drum cover in 6 months!

Ryan Van Poederooyen  /  Performances & Playalongs
If “Planet Of The Apes” Had A Prog Metal Theme Song
This epic theatrical masterpiece is a prog metal drummer's dream. Watch Ryan crush this Devin Townsend Project drum playthrough!

Larnell Lewis  /  Performances & Playalongs
The Right Way To Write A Drum Solo (Larnell Lewis)
Larnell is back with a solo that every drummer could learn from!

Issah Contractor  /  Performances & Playalongs
What If A Pro Drummer Wrote The Score For Star Wars?
This drummer improvised a unique percussive soundtrack for Star Wars - on the spot!

Jared Falk  /  Performances & Playalongs
Drum Teacher Covers “Born For One Thing” By Gojira
Jared Falk, metal drummer? In this video, yes! Watch him cover the first single from Gojira's latest album, Fortitude.

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