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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,…
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…
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…
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…
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band at The Greek Theater
For the last 35 years Ringo Starr has been touring with his All-Starr band, at the beginning of his show at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, he said “We started here at the Greek 35 years ago.” It has…
65 Drummers Share Their Top 5 Drummers of All Time
Consequence capped off their Drum Week with a massive roundup: 65 drummers listed who they believe are the five greatest players in drumming history. For their grand list of the 100 best drummers of all time, Consequence reached out to dozens of…
Charlie Benante Names 10 Songs Every Drummer Should Hear
In the latest feature for Consequence’s Drum Week, Anthrax and Pantera drummer Charlie Benante takes a deep dive into 10 songs with drumming that blew his mind. The selections range from barn-burning classics like Rush's "Natural Science" and Led Zepplin's…
Gina Schock, Janet Weiss, and Stella Mozgawa Trade Drumming Stories in New Roundtable Video
Drum Week rolls on for our friends over at Consequence — in case you missed it, the celebration of the instrument kicked off with this massive list rounding up the very best drummers of all time. Today, they unveiled a…
Mike Portnoy Names the 10 Albums that Influenced His Drumming
In the latest feature from Consequence’s Drum Week, legendary drummer Mike Portnoy discusses 10 albums that influenced his drumming. The Winery Dogs and Dream Theater member takes a deep dive into the records that made a major impact on his…
Consequence Reveals List of 100 Best Drummers of All Time
Consequence has just launched Drum Week, and they kicked off their slate of drum-centered content today with a list of the 100 Best Drummers of All Time. As all big lists are with the word "best" in the title, it's…
SABIAN Launches Music Industry Mentorship Award
SABIAN is proud to announce the launch of the second annual SABIAN - Dom Famularo - SEN Mentorship Award. Set up in honor of Dom Famularo, one of SABIAN’s longest standing endorsers and supporters, the award is aimed at encouraging and helping drummers with…
Neil Peart On “Malignant Narcissism”
The Professor shares the backstory of how the Snakes & Arrows instrumental cut came to be. Transcription by Aaron Edgar from the book Modern Drummer Legends Vol. 1 – Neil Peart “The opening drum pattern of ‘Malignant Narcissism’ came about…
