By Stig Editor 
From Thor’s Hammer to Drumsticks: How Ed Sheeran Inspired Chris Hemsworth to Learn Drums from Parkway Drive’s Ben Gordon
When you think of Chris Hemsworth, images of lightning, hammers, and blockbuster heroics come to mind. But the Thor star recently revealed a surprising new skill he’s been working on playing the drums. And the unlikely spark? None other than pop superstar Ed Sheeran.
Hemsworth, who’s known for his love of music as much as his dedication to fitness, admitted he’d always admired the energy and precision of great drummers. But it wasn’t until watching Sheeran perform live blending rhythm, melody, and pure passion that Hemsworth felt the itch to pick up the sticks himself.
To turn that spark into skill, he went straight to the top of the drumming game: Ben Gordon, powerhouse drummer for Australian metalcore giants Parkway Drive. Gordon’s intense, high-energy style might seem like a far cry from Sheeran’s acoustic vibes, but for Hemsworth, that was the point. He wanted to push himself, embracing the discipline and stamina required to master Gordon’s relentless beats.
“Ben’s been incredible,” Hemsworth shared in a recent interview. “He’s got this mix of technical precision and raw power. Every session leaves me drenched in sweat, but it’s addictive. And honestly, Ed’s the reason I even started watching him reminded me that music isn’t just something you listen to, it’s something you feel.”
As for whether Hemsworth plans to join Sheeran or Gordon on stage someday, the actor laughed and said, “Maybe one day… but I’ve got a long way to go before I’m ready for that kind of spotlight.”
Still, fans are already imagining the dream jam session: Sheeran on guitar, Gordon on backup percussion, and Hemsworth pounding out the beat a cross-genre supergroup no one saw coming.
One thing’s certain: whether it’s wielding Mjölnir or a pair of drumsticks, Chris Hemsworth knows how to make a performance unforgettable.