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The Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship is now accepting applications for its 2025 program.
The Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship presents a unique opportunity to inspire and nurture the talent of a young drummer and help develop and the next generation of drumming talent. The award honors the many talents and humanity of…
Nandi Bushell Plays Drums to Led Zeppelin Classic in High Heels: Watch
Nandi Bushell has added a new dimension to her impressive music skills. The 14-year-old prodigy has posted a TikTok video of herself playing drums to the Led Zeppelin classic “Good Times Bad Times” while wearing high heels. Taking on the…
Announcing the 3rd Annual Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship!
This unique opportunity, presented by Modern Drummer, Carrie Nuttall-Peart, Olivia Peart, and Dennis Wolfe UME, honors the legendary Neil Peart, by inspiring and nurturing a young drummer with the goal of developing the next generation of drumming talent. The selected…
Phil Collins Unable to Make New Music: “I’ve Been Very Sick”
In a rare interview, Phil Collins said he has considered recording new music, but is unable to do so because he’s been “very sick.” The iconic Genesis member and solo singer-drummer offered the health update to MOJO as part of…
Stan Lynch (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)Announces Formation of THE SPEAKER WARS
Stan Lynch (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)Announces Formation of THE SPEAKER WARS, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, long-time drummer and founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, announces today the formation of THE SPEAKER WARS. After two decades…
Mastodon Drummer Brann Dailor Plays Jazz-Fusion Classic “Birdland” as He Hears It for the First Time: Watch
Mastodon’s Brann Dailor is the latest drummer to take on Drumeo’s recurring “For the First Time” segment, which features famous percussionists learning and performing a song on the spot. The Drumeo hosts made Dailor pivot outside his wheelhouse for this…
Primus Announce John Hoffman as New Drummer After Open Audition
Primus have revealed that their new drummer is John Hoffman after an open audition that resulted in 6,200 submissions. The Louisiana-based Hoffman is a relative unknown compared to some of the other finalists that had a chance to fill the…
Tool’s Danny Carey Invents “Drum Bike” To Keep Playing While Exercising: Watch
Accomplished drumming requires both upper and lower body fitness, just take it from Tool’s Danny Carey, who plays some of the most demanding drum parts in rock or metal. Of course, playing his gigantic drum kit is a workout in…
"Don't Stop Believin'"FIRST VIDEO + STREAMING AUDIO FROM
Steve Smith & Vital InformationNEW PERSPECTIVE Steve Smith & Vital Information: “Don’t Stop Believin’” The music for NEW PERSPECTIVE developed while touring the USA promoting our 40thAnniversary album TIME FLIES. Our keyboardist Manuel Valera and bassist Janek Gwizdala asked me if I was…
John Dolmayan Joins Yamaha Drums As New Endorser
Yamaha Drums is excited to announce that drummer John Dolmayan has joined its esteemed roster of artists. Known for his precise, technical drumming style and complex rhythmic patterns, John adds his signature style and undeniable talent to the Yamaha family.…
"Cygnus X-1": A Journey Through Time Signatures
“Cygnus X-1” opens with a tight and funky drum pattern that weaves through an intricate array of time signatures: 6/8, 7/8, 6/8, and 4/4. The first six 8th notes of each measure remain identical, while variations such as open hi-hats…
Drummer Mike Portnoy Performs Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” as He Hears It for First Time: Watch
It’s hard to imagine that anyone hasn’t heard Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” by now, but count Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy among the few humans who’ve somehow avoided the ubiquitous song since its release a decade ago. As part…
KROQ’s 2024 Almost Acoustic Christmas: A Night of Iconic Performances and Nostalgia
KROQ’s 2024 Almost Acoustic Christmas (AAC) hosted a mix of bands for one unforgettable night on December 14th. The lineup began with BBY (Tom Parkin,) the Linda Lindas (Mila de la Garza,) Awolnation, Franz Ferdinand (Audrey Tait,) and Jimmy Eat…
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…
