In his first appearance in the United States in three years, the original drummer for The Beatles, Pete Best, will appear with Beatlemania June 22 at Freedom Hill Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights.
The Beatles invited Best to join on 12 August 1960, on the eve of the group’s first Hamburg...
Ozzy Osbourne has revealed what may be the real reason why Bill Ward was excluded from the Black Sabbath reunion — the rockers have lost faith in his drumming skills.
The band reunited last year, and in May they played their first gig since 2005, with stand-in drummer Tommy Clufetos....
The New York Assembly has approved a three-mile length of Route 375 (from Hurley to Woodstock) to be designated Levon Helm Memorial Boulevard. The town boards in both cities have already endorsed the designation — all that’s left is Senate approval and a signature from Governor Andrew Cuomo.
The...
Swiss cymbal maker Paiste has announced the launch of the Formula 602 Modern Essentials. After the successful relaunch of the Formula 602 series, Paiste has developed a new sound dimension from 602 Bronze with the Formula 602 Modern Essentials, in collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta.
The idea...
Steven Adler‘s new band Adler have just been forced to postpone their 2013 summer tour. The tour’s postponement is due to Steven Adler checking back into rehab for substance abuse issues.
The former Guns N’ Roses drummer has been battling with drug and alcohol issues for over two decades,...
The brand new Laptop Table Stand from Meinl is a practical tool on stage as well as in the rehearsal room. It holds laptops up to 17” in screen size and comes with straps and adjustable stoppers that hold the computer firmly in place. The perforated metal plate ensures good ventilation, a cable...
Dave Lombardo of the seminal American heavy metal band Slayer was photographed at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Lombardo hosted a drum clinic and masters class last night in Tel Aviv. ProgStage, who organised the event released a photo of Lombardo on Facebook showing him sticking a note into...
Russ Miller is internationally known as one of the top drummers of today. As a multi-platinum recording artist, he has played on various Grammy award-winning recordings with combined sales of over 26 million copies. His musical versatility has led him to work with over 50 international artists from...
Another member of Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain’s family has been arrested. Earlier this year it was his wife and now his 20-year-old son is facing charges.
Justin McBrain was arrested early Friday morning and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail in Florida on burglary and second degree...
