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The Police’s Stewart Copeland Performs Limp Bizkit’s “Rollin'” as He Hears It for First Time: Watch
Stewart Copeland, legendary drummer of The Police, was tasked with playing along to Limp Bizkit’s “Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle)” while hearing it for the first time as part of Drumeo’s popular YouTube series. Drumeo’s first “For the First Time” episode…
Phil Collins Sits Behind Classic Drum Kit for First Time in Over a Decade: Watch
Phil Collins’ various health issues have prevented him from playing the drums for the past several years, but the iconic musician briefly tested out his classic Gretsch concert tom kit for the first time in more than a decade in…
Highlights from Eddie Vedder's Ohana Festival 2024
Eddie Vedder’s annual Ohana Festival took place once again at the Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA (9/27-29.) As Vedder said on Sunday night, this is where he caught his first wave at the age of 12. There had…
End of an Era: Nicko McBrain’s Incredible Journey with Iron Maiden
In 1980 Iron Maiden released their debut self-titled record. The band was originally driven by bassist and founding member Steve Harris and drummer Clive Burr. In 1982, Burr left the band, and was replaced by drummer, and force of nature,…
Bob Bryar, Former My Chemical Romance Drummer, Dead at 44
Bob Bryar, the longest-tenured drummer of My Chemical Romance, who played in the band between 2004 and 2010, has died at the age of 44. According to TMZ, Bryar was found dead at his home in Tennessee on November 27th.…
Imperial Triumphant Release 'Hotel Sphinx' Single and Video: Watch Kenny Grohowski's Exclusive Drum Playthrough
Avantgarde metal trio Imperial Triumphant has released a new single with an accompanying video: "Hotel Sphinx". Taken from their upcoming sixth full-length, Goldstar (set for a 2025 release via Century Media Records), "Hotel Sphinx" can be streamed now here; watch…
Primus Hold Open Call for New Drummer
Primus are looking for a new drummer following the abrupt departure of Tim “Herb” Alexander from the band, and they’re opening the position to anyone with skills behind the drum kit. A social media post from the band on Monday…
Jason Bonham: Sammy Hagar “Has Decided to Carry On” with Kenny Aronoff as His Drummer
This past summer, Sammy Hagar featured an all-star backing band of Joe Satriani (guitar), Michael Anthony (bass), and Jason Bonham (drums) as part of his “Best of All Worlds” tour focusing heavily on Van Halen material. Now, the Red Rocker…
Rock Legends Unite: Chad Smith, Andrew Watt, and Friends Bring an Epic Night of Classics and Surprises to Brooklyn Bowl
All-star producer/guitarist/vocalist Andrew Watt (Ozzy Osbourne/Rolling Stones/Pearl Jam) and Red Hot Chili Pepper’s drummer Chad Smith played the Brooklyn Bowl (Brooklyn, NY) on September 18th. The show was announced just a week prior. Together Smith and Watt are part of…
Drummer Tim Alexander Explains Why He Quit Primus
A few days after Primus announced the abrupt departure of Tim Alexander, the drummer has explained his exit in a new interview with Rolling Stone. In the interview, Alexander expanded on a statement from Primus’ Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde…
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Unveils 40th Anniversary Signature TAMA Drum Kit
Metallica legend Lars Ulrich is celebrating 40 years with TAMA Drums by unveiling a limited-edition signature kit. The emphasis is on “limited,” as only 72 kits are available worldwide. The specs on the kit match the exact specification of Ulrich’s…
Roland Announces V-Drums 7 Series
New Flagship Electronic Drum Kits with Reimagined V71 Module, Next-Generation Pads, and User Sound Expansion on Roland Cloud Roland announces the V-Drums 7 Series, the new flagship tier in the company’s award-winning V-Drums product lineup. The V-Drums 7 Series opens a dynamic…
Marlon Simon Drums Up Innovation 'On Different Paths'
Marlon Simon returns with On Different Paths, his seventh album, showcasing the unique fusion of pan-Latin jazz and classical elements that has defined his career. Supported by his ensemble, The Nagual Spirits, and partially funded by his 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship, Simon…
Drummer Steve Smith Will Perform Four Consecutive Weekends At The Birdland Theater
Drummer Steve Smith will perform four consecutive weekends at the Birdland Theater, downstairs at the Birdland Jazz Club 315 W. 44th Street NYC. Each weekend will focus on the music of four different giants of jazz and will feature a…
