A drum is a percussion instrument. It consists of one or more hollow, airtight cylinders with skins stretched over the top and bottom ends. The drum may be played by hand (hand drum) or struck with ...

A version of this article was originally published on February 21, 2013. “When Dave Grohl was going to be on the show [with Them Crooked Vultures],” recalls former Saturday Night Live cast member and ...

Guitars, sure. Vocal performances, fine. Keys, bass, flute—got it. Sometimes what you really need to get riled up is percussion. Percussion! It’s the hits of the drums that get your heart pounding, ...

Great drummers are usually known for notable solos. But there are also those precise fills, thundering breaks, and catchy introductions. We have ranked 25 of the best drum solos, fills, breaks, and ...

We’re getting even deeper into rock and metal’s greatest drummers in this Loud List. Since we’ve already served up the best drum intros, we threw together a list of the 15 Greatest Drum Breaks of All ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Electronic drum kits are now a viable alternative to the ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A drum machine emulates the sounds made by any and all ...

DRUMS WEEK 2025: One of the greatest things about getting your first drum beats and fills down is being able to play with other musicians, or even simply jamming with recordings of your favourite ...