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The Iconic Drumming Behind “Sweating Bullets” | Megadeth

Drumeo | November 21, 2025



Join Dirk Verbeuren as he breaks down the drum parts from “Sweating Bullets”, the Megadeth classic from the 1992 album ‘Countdown to Extinction’. Originally recorded by Nick Menza, Dirk, Megadeth’s current drummer, is here at Drumeo to show you how to play it on the kit.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Intro
00:18 – Song Overview
00:43 – The Intro Drum Fill
01:41 – The Verse Groove
02:24 – Win A Drum Kit!
02:45 – The Pre-Chorus Groove
04:26 – The Breakdown
05:03 – The Double Bass Lead Section
05:48 – The Outro
06:22 – How Dirk Makes The Song His Own
06:36 – Full Performance
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  1. @putuaditiyapratama7010

    November 21, 2025 at 4:17 pm

    I always remember to my father once I listen this song. He introduced me this song and of course the whole songs of Countdown to Extinction’s album when I was 7 years old (2002)
    He is my metal hero of all time. 😊

  2. @ERNESTBASS-h2o

    November 21, 2025 at 4:17 pm

    it was freak accident but I ran into Dave in Columbus Ohio in the 90s and ill be damn if didn't have a Metallica shirt on . he wasn't real nice at all but still gave me auto , then said get the fuk out his face, lol

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