"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.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Previously we've looked at a number of physical and mechanical (ergonomic) factors affecting bass ...

It's amazing how so much of the drum instructional books and DVDs fail to focus on one of the most crucial aspects of drumming: playing the bass drum. The new DVD entitled Bass Drum Techniques For ...

Contents include bass drum technique fundamentals including heeldown and heelup playing playing in vs out of the bass drum the pivot bass drum hybrid techniques such as double strokes the constant ...

It’s no secret that vocalists tend to take center stage—not only on the actual stage but basically everywhere else too. So we’re going to give the frontman a break for once and focus on the musician ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Drum pads are purposely designed to make you work a ...