“The Dawn” — Fully AI-Crafted music created by a drummer embracing AI and its utility for creating and learning. Yes, this is going to be controversial. The new video release of “The Dawn” is the first song from a full volume of music called “Streetlamps” created solely via artificial intelligence sources. As a former professional recording and gigging drummer, AI
Read MoreMark Zonder – A Progenitor of Modern Progressive Metal Drumming Progressive metal is a genre defined by complexity, creativity, and an unyielding pursuit of musical exploration. While many drummers have left their mark on its evolution, few have shaped its identity as profoundly as Mark Zonder. Known for his work with Fates Warning, Warlord, and numerous other projects, Zonder’s approach
Read MoreAlex Bent’s drumming on Trivium’s Struck Dead EP is the best metal drumming performance of 2025 When a band as seasoned as Trivium drops a new release, expectations are high. Yet with Struck Dead, released October 31, 2025, they didn’t just meet them — they soared. At the heart of what makes this EP stand out is Alex Bent’s drumming:
Read MoreMikkey Dee has carved out a legacy that shaped the evolution of progressive and metal drumming in ways few fully recognize. When conversations turn to influential drummers in the metal world, names like Neil Peart, Mike Portnoy, and Tomas Haake often dominate the spotlight. Yet quietly—and powerfully—Mikkey Dee has carved out a legacy that shaped the evolution of progressive and
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