We hear it booming from car stereos as much as we do from the back of the orchestra: but why is the bass drum the unsung hero of the 21st century? For Gabriel Prokofiev (yes, he is a relation) the ...

"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.

The thunderous punch of a bass drum is the time-honored foundation on which all of rock 'n' roll is built. That thud that hits you in the chest and moves your whole body … it taps into a deep and ...

Here's a duo that's at the foundation of music itself, but which isn't always noticed: the musical interplay between the bass and the drum. "You know, in any sort of music, the bass and drums should ...

Recently, we openly spoke about the issues we saw with Vibe's "20 Drum & Bass Pioneers" list. And while its easy to stand on the soapbox and point fingers, it's another thing to put those thoughts ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The history of drumheads stretches far and wide – much ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin's Longhorn Band is unveiling its new custom-built bass drum, which is even larger than its original drum, at the home game against Iowa State ...

Before I went to graduate school to get my degree in Bracketology, I was a four-year All-American at Purdue. Well, technically, I was a four-year member of the Purdue All-American marching band. The ...

Today is August 8, and you know what that means: it's the music tech world's annual excuse to sing the praises of history's most iconic drum machine. This year, the legendary Roland TR-808 turns 45, ...