Drum Cover: Queens Of The Stone Age - Song For The Dead [Mikko Matikka]

Queens Of The Stone Age’s Song For The Dead features some of the most intense, exciting, and straight-up ruthless drumming I’ve ever heard. The song was performed on the record “Songs For The Deaf” by Dave Grohl. Frankly, the man needs no further introduction. This song is a classic drumming performance from him and a must-play for a drum cover content creator. 00:14 The song kicks off with an iconic drum intro. It features rapid-fire drum patterns and thundering tom hits, giving the song an unpredictable personality. Talk about grabbing listeners’ attention early. 00:35 The intro sets up a high-octane drum beat where no cymbals and drums are spared - it’s balls to the wall from here on. 02:58 This is my favorite part to play. The groove makes the song’s momentum relentless and infectious. There is lots of space for high-intensity triplet fills here as well. 05:28 The outro is as cathartic and climactic as it gets. The drums and guitar work together to create a crescendo that ends...