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Aaron Spears’ Master Class to be Webcast Live
Drum Channel has announced that a master class by world-renowned gospel and R&B drummer Aaron Spears will be webcast live from Drum Channel studios in Oxnard, California on drumchannel.com at 7 pm EST (4 pm PST), Saturday, November 9. Spears…
2013 Regina Drum Festival
The third annual Regina Drum Festival will take place on September 28 and 29 at the Exchange and the Club in Regina, Saskatchewan, which is located at 2431 8th Avenue. “We have put together a lineup of players this year…
Philly Drum Project Kicks Off a New Season with Erik Johnson
Philly Drum Project’s monthly event, Beats, Brews, and Banter, will continue on Monday, September 9, at the R Bar (formerly Roosevelt’s Pub), located at the corner of 23rd and Walnut in Philadelphia. The event will run from 7 to 9…
Midas Fate’s Drummer to Perform on London Drum Show
Aquiles Priester, who recently was announced as Midas Fate’s drummer, will be performing at London Drum Show on October 13. He will be playing, for the first time live, the song “Stillborn Reason,” which he recently recorded for Magnificent Rebel,…
Steve Hackett Re-Revisits Genesis
The bandleader and longtime guitarist with the legendary British band discusses the great drummers he’s played with, as well as his latest release, Genesis Revisited II. MD: It’s amazing how Phil Collins was able to make all of the…
Sabian Returns With Cymbal Vote In 2014
For the third consecutive year, Sabian is asking drummers around the world to help decide which new models the iconic cymbal-maker will release in 2014 – and once again, drummers around the world get a chance to play them before…
Rick Latham Euro Tour 2013 2.0 Dates Sept-Oct
Los Angeles studio and touring drummer Rick Latham has recently announced dates for his Euro Tour 2013 2.0. The tour includes a combination of performances and clinics and brings Latham to Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Italy, and China. For…
Mapex Offers Special Edition T-Shirt for MyDentity Owners
Mapex wants its MyDentity owners to know they are appreciated by giving them a special edition t-shirt (while supplies last). “The MyDentity program represents the kind of player-focused thinking that will become the signature for the Mapex brand,” said Michael…
October 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Mike Portnoy
(on newsstands September 3, 2013) On the Cover Mike Portnoy In his first MD cover story since leaving Dream Theater, the prog-metal icon talks about the infamous split—but makes clear how much he’s digging the bounty of new opportunities coming…
Drummer Joseph M. LaCaze Passes
Joseph M. LaCaze, New Orleans native and drummer for the band EyeHateGod, Mystick Krewe of Clearlight, and Outlaw Order, and who was known for performing ceremonial voodoo drumming in numerous solo experimental electronics projects, passed away on August 23 in…
Win A Copy Of blessthefall's New Release Hollow Bodies
Alternative Press has listed Hollow Bodies as their “Most Anticipated” album of 2013. For the album, the band commissioned producer Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada, Of Mice & Men) to record it. The record features three guest…
Linkin Park Partners With Hard Rock to Benefit Music for Relief’s Power the World
Linkin Park and Hard Rock International announced the launch of limited-edition Linkin Park t-shirts benefiting Music for Relief and its Power the World initiative. The exclusive line, a partnership between the Grammy Award–winning band and the world-renowned entertainment and lifestyle…
Hair Bands and Metal Drummers Stick it to Breast Cancer!
Venues in Corpus Christi, Dallas, and Fort Worth will host the Crash Gordon’s Breast Cancer Can Stick It! fundraiser, which will include block parties, concerts, raffles, silent auctions sponsored by Diamonds in the Rough Sports Memorabilia, contests, food and beverage…
Vinny Appice to Conduct Free Drum Clinic and Performance
Presented by GoDpsMusic Live and ddrum, Vinny Appice will perform at the GoDpsMusic pro artist showroom Friday, August 30 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm PST. GoDpsMusic is located at 810 Lawrence Drive, Ste. 128, Newbury Park, CA 91320. Highlights…
