App of the Day: Sabian drumming app
Sabian has launched a brand new drumming app designed to both educate and inspire drummers to play.
Featuring exclusive artist content, such as educational segments from Dom Famularo and Todd Sucherman − the app also allows drummers to play loops...
The Carl Palmer band bring their The Twist Of The Wrist Tour to The Stables in Wavendon on Sunday. Palmer is a founding member of both Emerson Lake & Palmer and Asia.
His show features new arrangements of some of his best known songs. He will be joined by guitarist Paul Bielatowicz and...
David Phillips, author of A Drummer’s Perspective is close to finishing his second coffee table book and has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to publish it.
Called From The Riser, A Drummer’s Perspective II the book has been three years in the making, features more drummers,...
Anchorman actor Will Ferrell has accepted the challenge of a drum battle set by Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
Last week Ferrell made light of the uncanny similarity in looks between him and Smith while hosting a Reddit Ask Me Anything, which led to the Red Hot Chili Peppers member...
Bruno Mars began his Super Bowl half-time performance by getting behind brother Eric Hernandez’s kit and treating the world to a nifty little drum solo.
The pint-sized Hawaiian pop star did a pretty decent job of bashing the skins, before Eric ‘Panda’ Hernandez – Bruno...
Speaking in the latest issue of Metal Hammer, Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul has revealed how Phil Anselmo’s drug addiction led to the band’s separation:
“This is when the drug thing came about and everything started going sideways with him. That’s when the band and him...
Ferrell promises “the greatest drum vs. cowbell showdown the world has ever seen”
Looks like an epic clash of the titans drum-style is on: Actor Will Ferrell has accepted a challenge by Red Hot Chili Peppers sticksman Chad Smith to face off in a drum battle for charity.
It...
Ginger Baker has launched a Pledge campaign to fund the release of a career-spanning double-disc anthology and an exclusive photo book.
The Cream icon and his family aim to mark his 75th birthday this year with the launch of A Drummer’s Tale, with pledge points starting at £8 and running...
Omar Hakim’s incredible groove and highly musical approach to drumming make him one of the most sought-after and talked about musicians the world over. In particular, his ability to play both jazz and pop with unrivaled authority – not to mention a groove that’s so deep you can’t help but...
An Ottawa teacher who plays drums in Prime Minster Stephen Harper’s band has been charged following allegations that he sexually assaulted students.
Phillip Nolan (pictured left), faces five counts each of sexual assault and sexual interference with a minor. According to Ottawa Police, the...
A young musician is celebrating after making it to the finals of the Young Drummer Of The Year 2014 competition.
Bradley Wool beat off thousands of other applicants from all over the country to make it in to the final ten of the competition.
Last week he battled it out with his fellow...
Sabian is pleased to announce that Billdidit Inc. (Nova Scotia, Canada) is now part of the Sabian group of companies. Billdidit has built a solid reputation as forward-thinking designers of innovative and reliable drum hardware and accessories. They are also known for outstanding customer service....
Charlie Watts has been speaking about the future of the Rolling Stones after their current world tour. As the 72 year old drummer notes, the band’s age has affected the way they approach touring:
“This is short compared to what we’ve done before – but it needs to be,...
The third annual National Learn To Play Day, on Saturday 12th April 2014, will be offering even more free instrument “taster” lessons to the general public than ever before. It is estimated that 15 million1 people in the UK would like to play an instrument or would like to start playing again....
If life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans, like John Lennon said, then you should plan to lose yourself in the music of Cuban drummer and composer Dafnis Prieto when he performs with his Si o Si Quartet Friday at Lafayette College.
To catch what this gifted performer...
