Todd Sucherman’s Top Drum Grooves & Parts with Styx
Todd Sucherman breaks down his top Styx grooves and parts. As he’s considered one of the most masterful and technically... Read more »
Drums News
Feb 19, 2026, 3:00 PM
Feb 17, 2026, 12:26 PM
The Ludwig Bronze Beauty Snare Drum: A Black Beauty Alternative?
With the launch of the Sweetwater-exclusive Bronze Beauty from Ludwig, a rare snare twin to the iconic Ludwig Black Beauty is available. Watch... Read more »
Feb 14, 2026, 11:00 AM
Phil X, Kenny Aronoff & Phil Demmel Shred a Track from Scratch in Under 10 Minutes
Phil X, Kenny Aronoff, and Phil Demmel conjure a sonic storm with a picnic-themed powerhouse performance — no rehearsals. All from scratch. If... Read more »
Feb 10, 2026, 3:00 PM
Tommy Clufetos Drum Rig Tour: Sonor, Meinl, Aquarian, and “No Bicycle Seats”
Tommy Clufetos gives us a drum rig tour to show which Sonor, Meinl, and Aquarian gear he’s using with each heavy-hitting set, from Ozzy Osbourne... Read more »
Feb 5, 2026, 9:49 AM
Skid Row: The Next Chapter
Think you’ve got the voice — and what it takes — to front Skid Row? For nearly four decades, Skid Row has delivered some of hard rock’s most... Read more »
Jan 31, 2026, 11:00 AM
Mr. Big “Colorado Bulldog” & “Price You Gotta Pay” Live at Sweetwater Studios
See iconic supergroup Mr. Big perform “Colorado Bulldog” and “Price You Gotta Pay” live at Sweetwater Studios! Check out... Read more »
Jan 29, 2026, 3:00 PM
Ludwig Total Percussion ft. Greg Hersey
Greg Hersey stopped by Sweetwater HQ to talk about how Ludwig can help bring out the best in drummers and percussionists. Watch as Greg performs... Read more »
Drumsticks Buying Guide
How to Choose the Best Drumsticks for You Just as a pro golfer wouldn’t use a driver on the green, a great drummer wouldn’t pick a pair of heavy... Read more »
Jan 27, 2026, 3:00 PM
Art Cruz & Billy Sheehan Take on Phil Demmel’s Riff Challenge at Sweetwater Studios!
Art Cruz joins Billy Sheehan for Phil Demmel’s Riff Challenge, with full Lamb of God-grade grooves in tow! See our gear selects for Art Cruz,... Read more »
Jan 22, 2026, 3:02 PM
Austrian Audio DMK1 Drum Mic Pack & OC-B6 Kick Microphone Demo
The NEW Austrian Audio OC-B6 kick microphone and DMK1 drum microphone pack supply a powerful, clear, and versatile set of condenser drum mics.... Read more »