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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…
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…
Don't Miss It: Dixie Dregs Spring 2024 Tour with Drummer Rod Morgenstein and Special Guests The Steve Morse Band
Legendary American rock band Dixie Dregs will hit the road across the East Coast this Spring beginning in April 2024. The lineup of Steve Morse, Andy West, Rod Morgenstein, Allen Sloan will once again be joined by keyboardist Jordan Rudess for these specials shows.…
Catch Gavin Harrison on The Pineapple Thief's 'It Leads To This' Tour Across North America this November
Following the triumph of their "It Leads To This" UK & European tour, The Pineapple Thief is now gearing up to bring their extraordinary live performance to North America in November and December 2024. Drummer Gavin Harrison states: “We are…
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Epic Return: A Recap of the 2023 Almost Acoustic Christmas Makeup Show at KIA Forum
On December 9th, 2023, the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas event at the KIA Forum was poised to make history with Red Hot Chili Peppers headlining for the first time in its 32-year run. However, just days before, the band had…
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Kick Off 2024 World Tour
Max is Back! Modern Drummer cover artist Max Weinberg is once again hitting the road with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. The band recently announced a ton of show dates between March and November on the 2024 World…
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…
Blackberry Smoke Drummer Brit Turner Dead at 57
Brit Turner, co-founding member and drummer of the southern rock band Blackberry Smoke, has died at the age of 57 following a battle with brain cancer. “It is with the deepest sorrow that we inform everyone that our brother Brit…
Billy Joel’s Drummer Liberty DeVitto Plays Deftones Song as He Hears It for First Time: Watch
Drumeo’s “For the First Time” video series puts professional drummers on the spot, forcing them to improvise over notable songs they’ve never heard before. The latest “First Time” clip from the instructional platform sees longtime Billy Joel drummer Liberty DeVitto…
Alex Van Halen to Release Memoir Brothers in October
A memoir by Alex Van Halen titled Brothers is set for an October 22nd release via HarperCollins. The 384-page hardcover autobiography comes as a surprise given how private Alex has been since the passing of his brother Eddie Van Halen…
James Kottak, Ex-Scorpions and Kingdom Come Drummer, Dead at 61
Former Scorpions drummer James Kottak has died at the age of 61. The veteran rocker was also a member of another notable German rock band, Kingdom Come. No cause of death is immediately known, but Kottak’s passing was confirmed by…
Luke Combs’ Drummer Jake Sommers Plays Gojira Song as He Hears It for First Time: Watch
Luke Combs’ touring drummer Jake Sommers is the latest musician to take on Drumeo’s “For the First Time” challenge, being tasked with playing “Stranded” by French metal masters Gojira. Sommers’ main gig may be country music, but he seems fairly…
