Rage Against The Machine – Bombtrack

Bombtrack drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Brad Wilk's drum part on Rage Against The Machine's “Bombtrack”, from the album Rage Against The Machine (1992). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Bombtrack drum sheet music

“Bombtrack” opens Rage Against The Machine’s 1992 debut album and was released as a single. It sets the tone for the whole record with its heavy riff and explosive chorus.

Brad Wilk’s part is a heavy, groove-driven opener with plenty of power and attitude. It is great for drummers who love heavy, funky rock and want to play with weight and a strong pocket.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Bombtrack drum transcription comes from the original recording. Instead of an approximate groove with a couple of fills, you get the whole drum part – so if you need Bombtrack drum notes that sound like the record when you play them, this is the version to use.

The sheet music is professionally engraved and easy to read on a music stand or on a tablet. Each part of the song is clearly labelled, and repeats with first- and second-time endings keep the layout compact, so you spend less time turning pages and more time playing.

Song facts

• Artist: Rage Against The Machine
• Album: Rage Against The Machine (1992)
• Drummer: Brad Wilk
• Style: rap metal

What you get

Your Bombtrack drum sheet music download includes:

• The full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording
• Clearly labelled song sections
• Professionally engraved, print-ready PDF
• Instant download after purchase

How to practise Bombtrack on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Bombtrack:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the groove changes.
2. Practise each groove. Play them with a metronome.
3. Play with weight. Keep the backbeat heavy.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the riff.
6. Record yourself. Check your groove stays steady.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Bombtrack by ear or from a free tab usually means guessing the details – which fill goes where, what the hi-hat is doing, how a section ends. Accurate sheet music takes the guesswork out: the rhythms are exact, the song structure is clear, and you can focus on playing instead of decoding.

Who is this sheet music for?

Bombtrack drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers and Rage Against The Machine fans and cover bands.

About Brad Wilk

Brad Wilk is the drummer of Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave, known for his heavy, groove-based style.

More Rage Against The Machine drum sheet music

Other Rage Against The Machine songs in the store: Sleep Now In The Fire, Take The Power Back, Know Your Enemy and Bulls On Parade. See them all on the Rage Against The Machine drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Bombtrack drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill, as heard on Rage Against The Machine.

Is Bombtrack drum sheet music a tab or real notation?

It is real drum notation on a five-line staff, the standard way drum parts are written. If you are used to tabs, it is worth the switch – notation shows the rhythm exactly, which tabs can’t.

How is the sheet music delivered?

As a PDF download. The link shows up as soon as you complete checkout and is emailed to you as well.

Is Bombtrack hard on drums?

It is an intermediate song with heavy grooves and clear patterns.

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