This week, I’m teaming up with Jon Loree — drummer for Tantric — to shine a spotlight on the true pulse of rock: the drums. We set out to build a playlist of the greatest rock drum tracks ever recorded, and somewhere between the earth-shaking fills, precision grooves, and “wait, we can’t leave that one off” moments… we landed on a list that even the most particular percussion fans should approve of!

From genre-defining performances to under-the-radar masterclasses, we’re breaking down what makes certain drum parts feel larger than life. It’s part fan appreciation, part percussion nerd-out, and part ode to  ...