I was born and raised in Queens, New York, where my parents were able to cultivate and encourage their young son’s interest in drums. Getting my first drum kit was contingent on practicing and taking musicianship seriously and I’m truly grateful for that opportunity. Some early drumming influences...
Travis Barker has confirmed that he’ll be travelling on a cruise ship to play Blink 182’s UK tour dates. The All The Small Things drummer hasn’t flown since a tragic plane crash in 2008, which saw four people lose their lives and left him with severe burns. When asked by Radio...
Michael Miley has become a real drum hero in the last few years. Want proof? Well, how’s about his band being handpicked by Ozzy Osbourne to support Black Sabbath on their farewell world tour? Yeah, that oughta do it. So here is the lowdown on that, his band’s album Hollow Bones and...
From finding gigs and knowing what to charge, to the importance of understanding electronics, here are the basics that you need if you want to become a professional drummer. Every drummer has their heroes, and it’s likely that session luminaries Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Gadd and Jeff Porcaro feature...
I grew up on the sides of stages watching some of the most incredible musicians playing their instruments for the world to hear—I was literally feeling the vibrations under my feet from a thunderous live band. There wasn’t a moment in my life that I can remember not wanting to make music. I often...
Throughout the entirety of my drumming career I’ve played different styles of metal within different genres of metal and the one thing I’ve learned is that in none of these genres has my speed or volume been as important as the silence within it all. That’s basically the essence of drumming,...
The UV1 is the end result of years of research, experimentation, and product development. Its coating provides unmatched durability and consistency of texture. Designed for durability and versatility, the UV1 also features a new 10mil film known for its warmer tonal characteristics while being more...
Kittie drummer Mercedes Lander has launched a new band called The White Swan, which sees her singing as well as playing drums. After weeks of teasing the band has finally released their first official promo photo featuring (from left to right) Kira Longeuay (bass), Shane Jeffers (guitars), and Mercedes...
A drummer for The Whigs, Julian Dorio got a call a little more than a year ago to fill in on drums during a six-week European tour with Eagles of Death Metal. He had never played with the Los Angeles-based band, but two weeks into the tour, on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, he was onstage at The Bataclan...
Sign up for free drum lessons at the London Drum Show on Roland kits with Mike Dolbear Drum School affiliated teachers! To take advantage you must have a valid entry ticket to the London Drum Show for the day on which your chosen lesson will take place. There are four different sessions with something...
David Bowie’s former drummer slammed Lady Gaga and the Grammys for a “stupid” representation of the iconic rocker. Mick (Woody) Woodmansey who played with Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars between 1970 and 1973 turned down the offer to perform a tribute for his late friend...
Three years on from releasing their pulsating debut record Sistrionix, LA two-piece Deap Vally are back. As the band prepared to drop Femejism, we spoke to drummer Julie Edwards about the return of the rock heroes and what it means to her from a drumming perspective.
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Chicago/Los Angeles Declassified Records announced today the newest album from progressive fusion legends “BangTower” entitled “With N With Out”, is now available for official Pre-Order from PledgeMusic. The highly anticipated 13 track sophomore album, due for retail release December 6,...
