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Anup Sastry
The progressive metal powerhouse knocks it out of the park on Intervals’ recently released third album, A Voice Within. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Gerald Cleaver
The exploratory drummer/leader and accomplice to Joe Morris, Craig Taborn, and others at the forefront of the jazz avant-garde has a deep respect for existing forms— TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Omar Hakim
It makes perfect sense that he’s among the small group of key musicians Daft Punk called on to take the EDM duo’s already famous grooves to the next phase. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Being The New Guy
Your abilities will never be more scrutinized than after you’ve accepted a job to replace a drummer whose playing helped define the sound of a popular band. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Valentino Arteaga
Of Mice & Men’s drummer takes a step forward on the band’s third album, tapping into his nu-metal roots and embracing fresh and fierce sounds. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
John “Twink” Alder
The drummer/sonic explorer details his work with the Pretty Things, Syd Barrett, and a bevy of other quintessential psychedelic acts. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Jameo Brown
To those who feel that the future of jazz is linked to its ability to absorb other styles, this drummer, who has worked extensively with leaders such as Bobby Hutcherson and Geri Allen, is beating a path full of promise.…
Steve Goulding
London’s historic ’70s pub-rock scene was the starting point. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Amadeus
Trey Songz tour drummer and musical director Antwan J. Thompson always had big plans for himself. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Steven Schick
So strong was his teenage attraction to modern percussion music that he outright defied his parents in order to dive headfirst into the budding genre. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Rachel Fuhrer
If you try to pigeonhole Ume, you’ll fail miserably. The same can be said for the band’s hard-hitting drummer, whose road to rock ’n’ roll glory has been anything but predictable. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…
Mr. Big's Pat Torpey Interview June 1990
Pat Torpey specializes in power drumming with a relaxed, confident groove, managing to radiate strength without pounding or bullying his drums. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Travis Orbin
The tech-metal phenom has made tsunami-like waves on YouTube and continues to lay down mind-bending tracks for artists the world over. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Sandy Gennaro
For decades the journeyman drummer has had one rock ’n’ roll adventure after another, from Cyndi Lauper to Joan Jett to Pat Travers to Johnny Winter to the Monkees. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN