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Guitar Center crowns champion of Drum-Off 2026 following national competition
Hamilton, AL drummer Jonathan Fortson earns the Drum-Off title, brand endorsements, professional gear and a $25,000 cash prize as the legendary competition concludes its first run in a decade Guitar Center announced Jonathan Fortson of Hamilton, Alabama as the Drum-Off 2026…
Big, Loud and Muscular: Stephen Perkins’ Return to ’70s Rock
When Stephen Perkins formed The Panic Channel, he wanted to step away from the fast-moving, tom-heavy language of Jane’s Addiction and Porno for Pyros. His answer was a massive custom DW kit inspired by Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and the…
The Rebirth of Jane’s Addiction: Stephen Perkins’ 1997 Relapse Tour Kit
Six years after Jane’s Addiction broke apart, Stephen Perkins returned to the band’s music with Flea on bass, a new rhythm-section chemistry to build, and a radically different DW Short Stack kit designed for speed, articulation, and clarity. In 1997,…
The Drum Kit That Gave Stephen Perkins a New Voice
After Jane’s Addiction, Stephen Perkins wasn’t looking to repeat himself. His one-of-one 1992 DW Porno for Pyros kit became the instrument that helped him rethink his sound, translate hand percussion to the drum set, and begin again. In 1992, Stephen…
MMMF’s annual benefit concert to host Tribute to Keith Moon with special guest drummers Gregg Bissonette and Stephen Perkins on November 1st at Central Machine Works in Austin
Austin, TX – The Music Moves Mountains Foundation is hosting its annual benefit concert on Sunday, November 1st at 4pm at Central Machine Works with a special Tribute to Keith Moon. This year will mark the 80th birthday of the…
STEPHEN PERKINS OPENS HIS PERSONAL DRUM ARCHIVE FOR A SPECIAL ARTISTFIRST AUCTION
Jane’s Addiction drummer, Stephen Perkins, is opening the doors to decades of musical history, offering a collection of personally played drums, percussion, and touring gear, with a portion of proceeds supporting the Watts Conservatory of Music. For more than four…
Vans Warped Tour 2026
Last year the legendary Vans Warped Tour returned in celebration of its 30th anniversary and the concerts took place in Washington D.C., Long Beach, and in Orlando, FL. For Warped Tour 2026, it came to the same three cities, and…
ALESIS® DRUMS AND ZILDJIAN® FORGE HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN LEGACY AND INNOVATION
Legendary Cymbal Maker Partners with Electronic Drum Innovator to Shape the Future of Percussion Avedis Zildjian Co.® (Zildjian®) and Alesis® Drums today announced a strategic partnership uniting the most iconic name in cymbal sound with a modern pioneer of percussion…
5 Seconds of Summer Brings the Everyone's a Star Tour to Southern California
Sydney, Australia’s 5 Seconds of Summer recently played the Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA, and KIA Forum in Inglewood, with opener The Band Camino. 5SOS were an opener for One Direction back in 2014 and 2015 which was just…
Ringo Starr Celebrates His 86th Birthday with Peace, Love, and an All-Star Musical Tribute
On July 7th, Ringo Starr celebrated his 86th birthday at his Peace & Love Statue in Beverly Hills, CA with current and former All Starr band members, friends, and celebrities. The event started when Starr, his wife Barbara Bach, and…
Simmons unveils the Titan 90, the most advanced electronic drum kit in Simmons’ history
Available only at Guitar Center, the new Simmons flagship eKit delivers authentic feel, innovative technology and unmatched value for serious drummers Guitar Center today unveiled the Simmons Titan 90, the most advanced electronic drum kit ever developed by Simmons –…
Rush 50 Something World Tour – Opening Night, June 7, 2026 The Kia Forum
Review by Dennis Wolfe - Modern Drummer Advisory Board MemberEdited by Mark Griffith “She (Anika) really understands and appreciates his (Neil’s) greatness, and none of this that happens is diminishing his greatness by one iota.” Geddy Lee speaking with Rick…
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
From 2010 to 2017, Jason Bonham led a tribute to the legacy of his father (John Bonham) and Led Zeppelin known as Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience. That band was later renamed Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening. On May 23rd,…
Zildjian Jam 2026
The 4th Annual Zildjian Jam returned to Tipitina’s in New Orleans, LA April 28th taking place between weekends of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The event began as part of Zildjian’s 400th Anniversary celebration in 2023 which included…
