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Shannon Larkin | Modern Drummer Podcast #10
In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, David Frangioni sits down with Godsmack's Shannon Larkin at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for a fascinating conversation about his early career, influences, touring life, going sober, and his time…
Punk Legends Unite at Goldenvoice's No Values Festival
Goldenvoice’s No Values Festival took place at the Pomona Fairplex, the former Los Angeles area stop for the Vans Warped Tour and the longtime home of the NHRA Winter and Summer Nationals. The lineup featured SoCal punk legends across genres…
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024: Second Weekend Highlights
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival’s second weekend, held from May 2nd to May 5th, featured a performance five years in the making. The Rolling Stones, originally scheduled for the festival’s 50th anniversary in 2019, finally took the stage…
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2024: First Weekend Highlights
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival made a triumphant return for its third consecutive year, overcoming two cancellations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This iconic festival has a rich history, dating back to 1970, and was originally founded by…
Kenny Aronoff in Clinic celebrating 50 years of Tama Drums hosted by Guitar Center
WHO: Guitar Center is teaming with Tama Drums and legendary drummer Kenny Aronoff for exclusive drum clinic events at the three Guitar Center locations: La Mesa, CA; Arlington, TX; and Atlanta, GA. WHAT: Tama and Guitar Center are partnering…
Paul Geary | Modern Drummer Podcast #9
While filming our Tour Kit Rundown with Shannon Larkin (Godsmack), we had a chance to sit down with the band's manager Paul Geary. Paul was a co-founder and original drummer for the band Extreme, and artist manager for several well-known…
Historic Auction of Alex Van Halen Memorabilia
Alex Van Halen Cleans Out His Warehouse for Historic Auction The auction event will feature rare music memorabilia including iconic tour and studio used gear and personal items direct from the private collection of Alex Van Halen. Houston, TX -…
Haze Amaze | Modern Drummer Podcast #8
(FILMED SEPTEMBER 22, 2023) In this episode of the Modern Drummer Podcast, David Frangioni sits down with NAS drummer Haze Amaze during their visit to South Florida. They discuss Haze's influences, career moves, practice habits, and touring experience. This was…
Jimmy Chamberlin | Modern Drummer Podcast #7
September 8th, 2023, Modern Drummer sat down with Jimmy Chamberlin of The Smashing Pumpkins for an in-depth discussion, covering his history, influences, ups and downs, drum set up and so much more. Enjoy! Jimmy has been on the cover of…
New Photos - The Jimmy Chamberlin Complex at the El Rey Theater in LA
On March 12th, The Jimmy Chamberlin Complex performed at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles, CA. The concert was one stop on a string of seven shows between Las Vegas, California, Seattle, and Portland. With Pumpkins shows ranging from…
Charlie Benante | Modern Drummer Podcast #6
After capturing his Tour Kit Rundown, Modern Drummer's David Frangioni sat down with drummer Charlie Benante of Pantera and Anthrax. They discuss the origins of the Pantera gig, Charlie's first show, upcoming recordings, respecting and paying tribute to Vinnie Paul…
Gerry Conway of Fairport Convention and Jethro Tull dies
Drummer and percussionist Gerry Conway, who performed with Jethro Tull in the 1980's has passed away. Jethro Tull singer Ian Anderson recently posted the announcement on the band's website. From JethroTull.com: "It is with great sadness that we learned on…
Jay Weinberg with Infectious Grooves at the Garden Grove Amphitheater
On March 23rd and 24th, Infectious Grooves played the Garden Grove Amphitheater in Garden Grove, CA with new drummer Jay Weinberg, formerly of Slipknot. The current lineup has Mike Muir on vocals, Robert Trujillo on bass, Dean Pleasents on lead…
Brendan Buckley - Modern Drummer Podcast #5
David Frangioni sat down with Brendan Buckley at the MDHOF to catch up and discuss drums, music, professionalism, business and more. Check it out! Like what you see? Please subscribe to this channel! Modern Drummer is the world's #1 publication…
