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Strung Out - Drum Sheet Music

Strung Out are a punk rock band from Simi Valley, California, formed in 1992, known for blending high-energy punk rock with heavy metal influences into a fierce, melodic hardcore sound. Signed to Fat Wreck Chords, they built a dedicated following through relentless touring, including appearances on the Warped Tour, and a string of nine albums that cemented their place in the Southern California punk scene. Their aggressive yet melodic approach has made them a cult favorite among fans of technically driven punk and hardcore music.

Drummer Adam Austin has been a core part of Strung Out's sonic identity since the band's original lineup, providing the driving rhythmic backbone that fuels their intense punk-metal hybrid sound. His drumming combines the raw speed of punk with the heavier hitting dynamics of metal, making his parts both energetic and technically demanding for drummers looking to expand their skills.

Drumming Style & Techniques

  • Fast, driving eighth-note and sixteenth-note kick drum patterns typical of melodic hardcore
  • Aggressive snare backbeats with consistent power suited to punk-metal crossover tempos
  • Double-time feel sections that push the intensity of melodic punk passages
  • Tight, rapid hi-hat work maintaining momentum through high-speed punk progressions
  • Dynamic shifts between driving verse rhythms and hard-hitting, accented chorus sections
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Blackhawks Over Los Angeles (2007)

Blackhawks Over Los Angeles is a 2007 release from California punk metal outfit Strung Out, widely regarded as one of their most ambitious and sonically expansive records. Blending melodic hardcore intensity with heavy metal guitar work and punk rock energy, the album cemented Strung Out's reputation as one of the most technically proficient bands in the punk underground. Its layered, aggressive sound helped bridge the gap between melodic hardcore and metal audiences throughout the late 2000s.

The drumming on Blackhawks Over Los Angeles is relentlessly driven and precise, balancing hardcore punk velocity with the dynamic control demands of a metal-influenced production. Drummer Rob Ramos delivers performances that navigate frequent tempo shifts, blast-adjacent passages, and melodic breakdowns with consistent power and accuracy.

Drumming Highlights

  • High-speed punk-driven eighth and sixteenth note kick patterns that maintain tightness across extended up-tempo sections
  • Aggressive snare backbeats with occasional ghost note embellishments that add texture beneath the melodic hardcore riffing
  • Dynamic transitions between blasting punk tempos and slower, groove-based breakdown sections requiring precise timing control
  • Tight hi-hat work alternating between open and closed patterns to accent rhythmic shifts and melodic changes
  • Cymbal crashes and accents strategically placed to reinforce guitar-driven melodic peaks throughout the album's heavier passages
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Calling
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Agents Of The Underground (2009)

Agents of the Underground is the seventh studio album by California punk band Strung Out, released on September 29, 2009, through Fat Wreck Chords. Drawing on melodic hardcore, skate punk, and punk rock influences, the record was celebrated as one of the standout punk releases of 2009. It cemented Strung Out's reputation as one of the most technically ambitious acts in the Fat Wreck Chords stable.

The drumming on Agents of the Underground reflects the high-energy demands of melodic hardcore, combining driving punk tempos with dynamic shifts that support the album's melodic intensity. The drum parts balance relentless forward momentum with well-placed accents and fills that give the record both urgency and musical depth.

Drumming Highlights

  • Fast, consistent eighth-note hi-hat patterns that drive the skate punk energy throughout the album
  • Punchy snare backbeats on beats two and four anchoring the melodic hardcore rhythmic foundation
  • Dynamic transitions between verse and chorus sections featuring well-timed cymbal crashes and tom fills
  • Aggressive double bass drum passages adding weight to the album's heavier melodic hardcore moments
  • Tight, controlled punk tempos maintained across the album's runtime, reflecting precision and stamina
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Jack Knife
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