Writing an article here often triggers thoughts about a follow-up or related subject. One classic rock topic can easily lead to another. In a recent article I reflected on drummers usually being the ...

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, ...

Few genres of music nail the drum solo quite like classic rock. Plenty of modern-day rock bands have put out a killer drum track or two, but you just can’t beat the old-school drum solos that would ...

Friedman's entry into Megadeth was concurrent with the band's greatest album and rise to the highest ranks of metal royalty. That's not a coincidence: Friedman's otherworldly solos elevated ...

If the first six months of 2024 have proven anything, it's that rock 'n' roll isn't just alive and well — it's taken on plenty of different forms. The first half of the year has seen triumphant ...