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/ Drummers Aric Improta Hears Nightwish For The First Time
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/ Interviews Eric Harland, Modern Jazz Drumming
/ Drummers Aric Improta Hears Nightwish For The First Time Drumeo YouTube Gear Breakdown What happens when one of the most energetic drummers in the world takes on symphonic metal for the first time? In this special episode of Hear A Song For The First Time, Aric Improta (Fever 333, Night Verses) sits behind the kit to tackle Nightwish’s “Bye Bye Beautiful.” Known for his […]
/ Performances & Playalongs Brandon Toews Hears PRESIDENT For The First Time Drumeo YouTube Gear Breakdown To celebrate the 50th episode of our “Hears a Song for the First Time” series, we turned the tables on one of our own. Drumeo’s Brandon Toews sat behind the kit to hear and play “Fearless” by the band PRESIDENT for the very first time. In the control room, Jared Falk […]
/ Interviews Eric Harland, Modern Jazz Drumming Drumeo YouTube Gear Breakdown In this Drumeo Live session, Brandon Toews sits down with Eric Harland — one of the most creative drummers of his generation and a true innovator in modern jazz. Known for his deep musicality, fearless improvisation, and ability to navigate any musical landscape, Eric opens up about his influences, creative process, […]
/ Drummers Zedd Hears Pantera For The First Time Gear Breakdown: “Cowboys From Hell” What happens when a world-famous DJ and producer sits behind the kit to tackle one of metal’s most legendary tracks? Zedd, known for crafting electronic anthems that fill arenas, stepped into unfamiliar territory at Drumeo Studios to hear and play Pantera’s iconic “Cowboys From Hell” for the very first time. […]
/ Beats & Fills Gear Breakdown: Leprous Grooves & Fills Baard Kolstad When it comes to technical precision, explosive creativity, and unmatched dynamic range, Baard Kolstad has few equals. As the rhythmic engine behind Leprous, his grooves and fills combine surgical execution with raw emotion, driving the band’s progressive sound to breathtaking heights. In this special session, Baard and Brandon dive into some of Leprous’ […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: Cody Ash Hears Slayer For The First Time “Seasons In The Abyss” – Slayer What happens when a country-rock drummer dives headfirst into the dark, aggressive world of thrash metal? In this episode, Cody Ash — best known as the powerhouse drummer for Jelly Roll — hears Slayer’s “Seasons In The Abyss” for the very first time. It’s a masterclass in contrast: Cody’s […]
/ Beats & Fills Gear Breakdown: Creed Grooves & Fills Scott Phillips – Creed Scott Phillips, the rhythmic powerhouse behind Creed, didn’t just play drums—he crafted grooves that became the spine of some of the most anthemic rock tracks of the late ‘90s and early 2000s. In this exclusive Drumeo YouTube video, Scott reflects on the songs that defined a generation and demonstrates the thoughtful, […]
/ 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 […]
/ 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 […]
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