Matt Sorum’s passion for music is deep-rooted. He received his first drum set at age 5 and his self-described obsession never waned while he formed bands and snuck out at night as a teen to play at Hollywood clubs. As one of the most respected drummers in the industry, he provided the back-beat...
He sang Against All Odds – and now Phil Collins has beaten the odds by recovering from his crippling neurological conditions enough to play drums once more. Phil has confirmed he will perform behind the drum kit again on next summer’s comeback shows. The ex- Genesis star is so determined...
Heading into 2017, Joey Jordison appears full of energy. He uses words like “excited” and “happy” when describing his new band VIMIC and the future prospects of touring. His energy and enthusiasm bleeds through as he answers questions about his new band, recovering from a neurological illness...
It’s hard for me to just play drums with Warpaint and then leave the room,” says Warpaint workaholic Stella Mozgawa. “I would feel like that is not the point of being in a band.” Since joining the Californian art-rock foursome in 2009, the affable Australian drummer has certainly made herself...
Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy had a busy year on the road, staying occupied behind the kit with a multitude of live dates, including shows with Twisted Sister during the band’s final year of its farewell tour. He also toured steadily with the Winery Dogs, his project with guitarist...
Red Fang, the hard-rock/metal powerhouse from Portland, Oregon, released their fourth studio album, Only Ghosts, this past October. Drummer John Sherman is currently throwing down his blazing fills and powerful, no-frills grooves with the group as they tear across the country on tour through mid-December.
The...
Acclaimed metal drummer Adam Sagan, who has played with Circle II Circle, White Empress, Into Eternity and Witherfall and who has written for Drumhead magazine, has died after battling T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, a blood cancer. He was only 36 years old.
Sagan’s brother Nate confirmed...
Renowned rockers The Coral, famous for hits including ‘Dreaming of You’ and ‘In the Morning’, will perform in Liverpool this month as they continue to promote their latest critically acclaimed album, ‘Distance Inbetween’. Your Move caught up with the band’s drummer, Ian Skelly to find...
Having recently wrapped a UK tour, Architects drummer Dan Searle has collected his thoughts. The trek was a big step for the band, as it found them touring their native land without guitarist Tom Searle , who succumbed to cancer this past Friday after a brave three-year bout. Interestingly, Dan mentions...
Original Kiss drummer Peter Criss will be the featured guest at the L.A. Kiss Expo taking place January 27-29, 2017 at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California. This special three-day event will feature a private meet-and-greet experience, an all-day Kiss Expo with signing and photo session, and...
Asked if fans can expect to see Metallica perform any Motorhead covers as a tribute to Lemmy Kilmister at any of the upcoming concerts, Lars said: “Hopefully. I think everybody knows what a significant role Lemmy played in Metallica’s existence, in my life, the life of the band. Obviously,...
Meeting Liam Gallagher for the first time in 20 years at the premiere of the new Oasis movie could have been awkward for Tony McCarroll but, as the film’s director acknowledges, the sacked drummer’s early contribution to the band is now widely recognised.
MAT Whitecross’s...
A statement on the Manchester band’s Facebook page said they were “absolutely devastated” by the loss of “our brother”. Gill was one of the founding members of the group, which he formed in Oldham in the 1980s alongside guitarist Graham Lambert. The group’s hits...
Besides plenty of memories, putting together 27 discs of audio and visual material for Pink Floyd’s new The Early Years 1965-1972 box set gave drummer Nick Mason, at least, a fresh perspective on the fate of the band’s original mastermind, Syd Barrett. “I think we’ve always...
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...
