How Phil Taylor Made “Ace Of Spades” Sound Like Pure Chaos

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Few songs explode out of the speakers the way Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades” does. From the opening snare roll to the frantic hi-hat groove that follows, Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor delivers one of the rawest, most chaotic, and unmistakable drum performances ever captured on tape. It’s fast, it’s aggressive, and it helped redefine what heavy music could be in 1980. In this episode, Drumeo’s Brandon Toews breaks down the drumming that powered Motörhead’s signature anthem. We’ll explore the story behind the song, Phil’s iconic grooves and fills, the gear he used, and how his jazz-influenced approach created a sound that countless metal drummers still chase today. Whether you first heard “Ace of Spades” in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3, caught the band performing on "The Young Ones", or spun the vinyl until it wore out, this breakdown will give you a whole new appreciation for Phil Taylor’s drumming and the legacy Motörhead left behind. Learn How To Play “Ace Of Spades” On The Drums! ► https://www.drumeo.com/trial-yt?vid=ZeoRHaMfyic ___________________________ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Leading Up To “Ace Of Spades” 02:13 - Phil Taylor's Opinion Of The Song 02:49 - Breaking Down The Intro Grooves 03:46 - Jazz Influences 04:39 - Tap Dancing?! 06:18 - Break Down The Outro 06:41 - Phil Taylor's Motörhead Drum Kit 08:22 - The Famous Snare Intro 08:40 - Phil's Philthy Drum Fills 11:00 - Breaking Down The Guitar Solo 11:51 - The Legacy Of "Ace Of Spades" 13:00 - Why "Ace Of Spades" Matters To Drummers 16:16 - Lemmy's Opinion Of The Song 16:34 - Final Thoughts ___________________________ Follow @BrandonToews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon.toews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.toews.drums ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon.toews ►X: https://twitter.com/btoews_drums Follow @DrumeoOfficial ►The Drumeo Beat: https://www.drumeo.com/beat ►Facebook: http://facebook.com/drumeo ►Instagram: http://instagram.com/drumeoofficial ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drumeoofficial ___________________________ #Drumeo #Motörhead #PhilTaylor