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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…
Danny Carey Performs in “Psychic Energy” Bodysuit at Tool Show in Paris
Danny Carey sported a new look during Tool’s recent show (June 5th) in Paris, as the drummer wore a form-fitting glow-in-the-dark bodysuit in the style of artist Alex Grey’s “Psychic Energy System” artwork. Grey is a longtime Tool collaborator, having…
Drummer Successfully Plays Every Foo Fighters Song in One Sitting For Charity
We recently told you about the drummer Greg Barton and his ambitious undertaking to play every single Foo Fighters song in one sitting to raise money for charity. This past Friday, Barton completed that challenge. After playing 128 songs over…
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…
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 -…
Drummer Mike Portnoy Attempts Tool Song: “This Makes Dream Theater Look Like Weezer”
Mike Portnoy is no doubt one of metal’s greatest drummers of all time, as he’s proven over the past four decades with prog titans Dream Theater and multiple other projects. However, even the most accomplished drummers have a hard time…
Original Staind Drummer Jon Wysocki Dead at 53
Jon Wysocki, original drummer of Staind, has died at the age of 53. According to Blabbermouth, prior to his passing Wysocki had been suffering from liver issues that required him to be under medical care. Wysocki’s death was confirmed on…
Charlie Benante (Anthrax, Pantera) Drums to Barbie Soundtrack’s “Choose Your Fighter” as He Hears It for First Time: Watch
Charlie Benante is one of metal’s finest drummers, as he’s proven during his long run in his primary band Anthrax and his current stint in Pantera. But could he handle a dance track like the Barbie soundtrack cut “Choose Your…
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 Breaks Down Pantera’s “Walk” on Drums: Watch
Drummer Charlie Benante breaks down the Pantera classic “Walk” in a new video for Drumeo (watch below). Benante, the longtime and still current drummer for Anthrax, joined Pantera in 2022 as part of the legendary metal act’s revamped reunion lineup.…
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…
Ex-Slipknot Drummer Jay Weinberg Joins Suicidal Tendencies
Drummer Jay Weinberg, who was let go from Slipknot late last year, has become a member of veteran crossover-thrash band Suicidal Tendencies. He will begin playing shows with them next week. It was previously announced that Weinberg would be drumming…
