
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.
Acted in 15
2020s
- 2025
TMG Live 2024 - Still Dodging the Bullet
Movie
- 2023
Hollywood Vampires: Live In Rio
Drums / Backing Vocals
- 2022
Guns N’ Roses: Live In New York 1991
Movie
2010s
- 2012
Velvet Revolver: Let It Roll - Live In Germany
Movie
- 2010
Velvet Revolver - Live In Houston
Movie
2000s
- 2002
The Cult - Music Without Fear
Drums
1990s
- 1993
Guns N' Roses: Live At Saskatoon
Movie
- 1992
Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion I - World Tour - 1992 In Tokyo
Movie
Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion World Tour – 1992 in Tokyo II
Movie
Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion World Tour – 1992 in Tokyo I
Movie
Guns N' Roses Live In Argentina
Drummer
Guns N' Roses - Live In Santiago
Drums / Backing Vocals
- 1991
Guns N' Roses: Live in Indiana
Movie
Guns N' Roses: Rock in Rio II - Second Night
Movie
Guns N' Roses: Rock in Rio II - First Night
Movie
Sound 6
2000s
- 2003
- 2002
Now You Know
Original Music Composer
- 2001
Fish in a Barrel
Original Music Composer
1990s
- 1999
The Last Marshal
Music
- 1991
Appearances23
2020s
- 2026
Unleashed Spirits: The Rise of the Hollywood Vampires
Self
- 2022
Let There Be Drums!
Self
2010s
- 2019
The Rainbow
Self
- 2017
Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story
Self
- 2014
Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
Self
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
Guns N' Roses: 2 Classic Albums Under Review: Use Your Illusion I and II
Self
Velvet Revolver - Rock am Ring
Self
- 2004
- 2003
1990s
- 1994
Guns N' Roses: Estranged - Part IV of the Trilogy!!!
Self
- 1993
Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part IV Estranged
Self
Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part I - Don't Cry
Self
Guns N' Roses: Makin' F@*!ing Videos Part II - November Rain
Self
- 1992
Guns N' Roses - Live in Paris
Self
Guns N' Roses: Live In Oklahoma City
Self
Guns N' Roses - Estadio River Plate - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Self
- 1991
Guns N' Roses: Welcome to the Riot Show
Self
Guns N' Roses Home Coming
Self
1970s
- 1972
Deep Purple: Made In Japan
Self