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Wolfgang Van Halen Breaks Down His Uncle Alex’s Drumming, Plays Van Halen Songs: Watch
Wolfgang Van Halen stopped by the Drumeo studio for a new video feature about his uncle, Alex, the drummer of Van Halen. In the 20-minute clip, Wolfgang opens up about his uncle’s legacy as a somewhat underrated facet of Van…
Foo Fighters Fire Drummer Josh Freese
Two years after tapping Josh Freese to replace the late Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters have parted ways with the veteran drummer. The news was broken by Freese himself on his social media accounts. Freese wrote the following on his Instagram…
Nic Collins (Phil Collins’ Son) Performs Opeth Song on Drums as He Hears It for First Time: Watch
Nic Collins, the son of the legendary Phil Collins and a very talented drummer in his own right, is the latest musician to be challenged by Drumeo to perform a song as he hears it for the first time. In…
SF Jazz
SF Jazz’s annual “Give the Drummer Some” took place April 10-13th. This four-day event was hosted by pianist Joe Warner, and took place in SF Jazz’s Joe Henderson Lab. Each night Warner and bassist Taurus Mateen played two sets of…
John Stamos Plays Papa Roach’s “Last Resort” on Drums as He Hears It for First Time: Watch
Actor John Stamos was challenged with playing Papa Roach’s signature song “Last Resort” on drums as he heard it for the first time, and the Full House star earned high praise for his efforts. Stamos took part in the latest…
Matt Cameron Breaks Down the Drumming on Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun”: Watch
As a member of Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Temple of the Dog, drummer Matt Cameron is grunge royalty. One of his most famous performances came on Soundgarden’s iconic hit “Black Hole Sun.” In a new clip for Drumeo, Cameron pulled…
Zak Starkey Reflects on Departure From The Who After Nearly 30 Years Behind the Kit
In a heartfelt message shared this week, longtime Who drummer Zak Starkey addressed his unexpected departure from the legendary rock band—a group he’s been associated with since the mid-1990s. The news comes as a shock to many fans, especially considering…
Former Judas Priest Drummer Les Binks Dies at 73
James Leslie Binks, best known as the powerhouse drummer behind Judas Priest's late '70s era, has died at the age of 73. The news of his passing was confirmed over the weekend, with tributes pouring in from fans and fellow…
Ash Soan with Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol played their first Los Angeles shows in three years, March 25th and 26th at the Wiltern Theater. Since their last L.A. show there was a lineup change with bassist Paul Wilson and second drummer, Johnny Quinn departing the…
Matt Sorum with Rock for Responders
Kings of Chaos’ Matt Sorum brought together an all-star cast of musicians for an extra special concert in San Pedro, CA. WIth the incredible Battleship IOWA - an iconic naval legend dating back to WWII - as a backdrop, Rock For Responders…
Remembering Clem Burke: A Drumming Legend Who Moved with Heart, Power, and Purpose
The world of music has lost one of its most dynamic drummers. Clem Burke, best known as the thunderous heartbeat behind Blondie, passed away on Sunday at the age of 70 after a private battle with cancer. His passing leaves…
Billy Cobham's Time Machine celebrates over 50 years at the Blue Note NYC
Legendary Jazz/Fusion drummer Billy Cobham played at the Blue Note NYC for a 6 night run (2 sets) March 18th through March 23rd. Cobham’s Time Machine band consists of bassist Will Lee, keyboardist Oz Ezzeldin, and horn section Randy Brecker…
Guns N’ Roses Announce New Drummer Isaac Carpenter
One day after announcing the departure of longtime band member Frank Ferrer, Guns N’ Roses have announced Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer. While Carpenter may not be a household name, he has an impressive résumé. He formed the band…
Nandi Bushell Plays Drums to Led Zeppelin Classic in High Heels: Watch
Nandi Bushell has added a new dimension to her impressive music skills. The 14-year-old prodigy has posted a TikTok video of herself playing drums to the Led Zeppelin classic “Good Times Bad Times” while wearing high heels. Taking on the…
