Rage Against The Machine – Bulls On Parade

Bulls On Parade drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Brad Wilk's drum part on Rage Against The Machine's “Bulls On Parade”, from the album Evil Empire (1996). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Bulls On Parade drum sheet music

“Bulls On Parade” was the lead single from Evil Empire, Rage Against The Machine’s second album, which debuted at number one in the US.

Brad Wilk plays a heavy, funky groove with a powerful pocket at around 85 bpm. Great for drummers who love groove-based heavy rock.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

This Bulls On Parade drum transcription was written bar by bar from Rage Against The Machine's studio recording and checked against the track. It is not a live take and nothing is simplified – these are the Bulls On Parade drum notes exactly as they were played on the record.

The notation is clean and professionally engraved, with clearly marked sections and repeats, so it is quick to find your place when you jump to a fill or a chorus. Print it for your music stand or keep it on a tablet – both work well.

Song facts

• Artist: Rage Against The Machine
• Album: Evil Empire (1996)
• Drummer: Brad Wilk
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 85
• Style: rap metal / funk rock

What you get

When you buy Bulls On Parade drum sheet music, you get:

• 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 Bulls On Parade on drums

A step-by-step way to learn Bulls On Parade on drums with the sheet music:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Feel the pocket.
2. Lock in at ♩ ≈ 85. Play the groove with a metronome.
3. Play heavy and funky. Strong backbeat, relaxed hands.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the bass.
6. Record yourself. Check your pocket.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Most free Bulls On Parade drum tabs are rough sketches – the main groove, maybe a fill or two, and rhythms that are hard to read. Note-for-note sheet music shows exactly what was played and when, so you learn the real part instead of an approximation, and you learn it faster.

Who is this sheet music for?

Bulls On Parade drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers and Rage Against The Machine fans.

About Brad Wilk

Brad Wilk is the drummer of Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave.

More Rage Against The Machine drum sheet music

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

Frequently asked questions

Does the sheet music cover the whole of Bulls On Parade?

Yes – every section from the first bar to the last, exactly as played on the original recording. It is not a shortened or simplified version.

Is it written as drum tabs or as drum notation?

As standard drum notation on a five-line staff. Tabs can show which drum to hit but not the exact rhythm – notation shows both.

How do I get the PDF after I buy?

The download link appears straight after checkout and is also sent to your email. You can print the PDF or read it on a tablet.

What tempo is Bulls On Parade?

Around ♩ ≈ 85.

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