"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.

DrumCraft, the acoustic drum brand revived in 2022 by European retailer, Thomann has announced the release of its new Series 3 Double Bass kit. The new addition joins the existing Standard and Studio ...

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 ...

Learn to apply this powerful rock drumming technique to your tracks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The thunderous, ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. To really bring the beat in a sound system, you’re going ...