Hybrid Theory: Glastonbury Scene Report
Carolyn Shlensky
July 8, 2024
From the Glastonbury Festival grounds, hybrid drummers share their setups and offer advice to aspiring musicians.
Tag: Hybrid Drums
Hybrid Theory: Frank Zummo of Sum 41
Carolyn Shlensky
May 1, 2024
Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Frank Zummo discusses his approach and gear during the final Sum 41 world tour.
Behind the Beat: “Purple Rain” by Prince
Brett Clur
April 8, 2024
The “Purple Rain” drum parts by Bobby Z. provide a classic example of how to play a power ballad for maximum emotional impact.
Hybrid Theory: Josh Manuel with Kane Brown
Brett Clur
February 21, 2024
Josh Manuel discusses hybrid drumming and how he uses Roland electronic gear to enhance his performances with Kane Brown.
Hybrid Theory: Will Hunt of Evanescence
Carolyn Shlensky
December 4, 2023
Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Will Hunt of Evanescence explains his approach to the style.
Hybrid Theory: Mike Reid with Rihanna
Ari Rosenschein
February 14, 2023
On the eve of Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance, Mike Reid discusses his history, lessons from artists, and the power of hybrid drumming.
Hybrid Theory: Anika Nilles
Ari Rosenschein
January 5, 2023
Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Anika Nilles explains her approach to the style on tour with Jeff Beck and beyond.
Hybrid Theory: Abe Cunningham of Deftones
Ari Rosenschein
December 30, 2022
Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Abe Cunningham of Deftones and tech Ed Davis explain their approach to the style.
Behind the Beat: “Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots
Dana Parker
July 7, 2022
Josh Dun’s groove on the Grammy-winning “Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots is infectious. Explore the beat and get its unique tone on V-Drums.
Time Machine: Remembering Neil Peart
Darren Schoepp
September 12, 2020
For Neil Peart’s birthday and in remembrance of his immeasurable contribution to drumming, we journey back to revisit the Time Machine.