He started his drum roll at midnight on Tuesday and maintained it until he stopped after 18 hours and 30 minutes, setting a new best time.

The drummer was permitted five-minute breaks every hour but those didn't count towards the total time.

The new world record holder, who is part of The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines Scotland, spent many hours preparing for the record attempt at his band's home at MOD Caledonia in Rosyth. He comments:

"My wrists have held up ok and I've had people around me poking me throughout. One of the biggest challenges was staying focused. The roll is the simplest drum rudiment, but requires a good degree of concentration to maintain. Lack of sleep and proximity of the toilets were also a concern but I prepared well and I'm glad I didn't let the Corps of Drums down."

Graham, who is said to be a fan of Muse, the Killers and the Kings of Leon, is now a double world record holder - he was one of the Royal Marines' Corps of Drums which successfully smashed the group drum roll record earlier this year.

Both record attempts are part of the 350th celebrations of the Royal Marines who were founded in 1664 as the Admiral's Regiment.