A song with a cool drum intro

When you hear “songs with cool intros,” many people probably think of striking guitar riffs.

After all, the standout part in a rock band is the guitar—naturally.

That said, drums can be incredibly cool too! In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of rock classics—both Western and Japanese—featuring songs with awesome drum intros.

We’ve got everything from tracks that kick off with flashy drum solos to more connoisseur-friendly picks where a simple beat overflows with groove and sounds unbelievably cool.

The playlist centers on timeless rock classics, but if you love drums, this is a must-see for everyone, young and old!