Matt Sorum

Biography

Matthew William Sorum (born November 19, 1960) is an American drummer. He is best known as both a former member of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he recorded three studio albums, and as a member of the supergroup Velvet Revolver. Sorum is currently a member of the touring project, Kings of Chaos, and is a former member of both The Cult and Y Kant Tori Read. Sorum was also a member of Guns N' Roses side-projects, Slash's Snakepit and Neurotic Outsiders, and has released two solo albums, Hollywood Zen (2004) and Stratosphere (2014). He was the touring drummer for the supergroup Hollywood Vampires from 2015-2017. His latest project is Deadland Ritual, featuring Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler, Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens, and Apocalyptica vocalist Franky Perez.

Known For

TMG Live 2024 - Still Dodging the Bullet 2025
Hollywood Vampires: Live In Rio 2023
Guns N’ Roses: Live In New York 1991 2022 ★ 8.5
Velvet Revolver: Let It Roll - Live In Germany 2012
Velvet Revolver - Live In Houston 2010 ★ 5.8
The Cult - Music Without Fear 2002 ★ 6.5
Guns N' Roses: Live At Saskatoon 1993
Guns N' Roses Live In Argentina 1992
Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion World Tour – 1992 in Tokyo I 1992 ★ 9.8
Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion World Tour – 1992 in Tokyo II 1992 ★ 7.7
Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion I - World Tour - 1992 In Tokyo 1992 ★ 8.3
Guns N' Roses - Live In Santiago 1992
Guns N' Roses: Live in Indiana 1991
Guns N' Roses: Rock in Rio II - Second Night 1991 ★ 8.0
Guns N' Roses: Rock in Rio II - First Night 1991