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Red Hot Chili Peppers' Epic Return: A Recap of the 2023 Almost Acoustic Christmas Makeup Show at KIA Forum

On December 9th, 2023, the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas event at the KIA Forum was poised to make history with Red Hot Chili Peppers headlining for the first time in its 32-year run. However, just days before, the band had…

Modern Drummer
Mar 15, 2024

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Kick Off 2024 World Tour

Max is Back! Modern Drummer cover artist Max Weinberg is once again hitting the road with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. The band recently announced a ton of show dates between March and November on the 2024 World…

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Mar 6, 2024

DIRTY HONEY RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR "COMING HOME (BALLAD OF THE SHIRE)"

Subscribe to Modern Drummer to catch the upcoming March 2024 issue featuring Jaydon Bean, drummer for Dirty Honey. (Los Angeles, CA - Tuesday, February 27, 2024) — Currently on its third consecutive, sold-out U.K./European headline tour, today Dirty Honey releases…

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Feb 27, 2024

Def Leppard's Rick Allen to Host All-Star Jam Supporting Mental Health of First Responders

(New York, NY) Raven Drum Foundation - the organization founded by legendary drummer Rick Allen of Def Leppard and singer-songwriter / healing arts practitioner Lauren Monroe - has announced its first benefit concert taking place in New York City. On…

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Feb 14, 2024

The Mars Volta Announce Upcoming Dates in June

The Mars Volta announced a string of live dates in June, including an appearance at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival - Manchester, TN. See tour dates and info below. Drummer for Mars Volta, Philo, was featured in the November…

Modern Drummer
Feb 13, 2024
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Usher Halftime Show Features Empty Drum Set as Tribute to Aaron Spears

If you watched the halftime show during Super Bowl LVIII, you witnessed an energetic performance by mega-star Usher and a plethora of talented dancers. There were special appearances by Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Ludacris and HER. The real treat for…

Modern Drummer
Feb 12, 2024

"Beatles on the Beach" Event with Cheap Trick, Gregg Bissonette All Star Band & More

Cheap Trick to headline the 2024 Beatles on The Beach Classic Rock Festival in Delray Beach, Florida January 24-28th. The event is a city-wide experience, with celebrity artist appearances at multiple participating venues that include clubs, restaurants, an amphitheater and…

Modern Drummer
Jan 11, 2024

Robby Ameen's Live From the Poster Museum Jazz Series

Drummer Robby Ameen, who was featured in the Modern Drummer March 2023 Issue, is kicking off his "Live From the Poster Museum Jazz Series" at The Poster Museum in Tribeca, NYC. The appearance commences today, January 11th, 2024, and will…

Modern Drummer
Jan 11, 2024

The Roots Spectacular Three-Night Run Across Oakland, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles

  The Roots, a legendary hip-hop band formed in 1987, wrapped up the year 2023 with a triumphant series of three consecutive shows from December 28th to 30th. The tour spanned across iconic venues in Oakland, CA, Las Vegas, NV,…

Modern Drummer
Jan 10, 2024

KROQ's Almost Acoustic Evolution: Highlights from the Lineup and Beyond

  Photo and Story by: Alex Kluft   KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas (AAC) began in 1990 and is annually held at the KIA Forum since 2014. KROQ has been Los Angeles’s premiere Alt-Rock station for over 30 years and at…

Modern Drummer
Jan 9, 2024

Darker Waves Festival Debut: A Melodic Odyssey featuring Legendary Acts Tears for Fears, The B-52’s, New Order, and More

The first ever Darker Waves festival unfolded on the shores of Huntington Beach on November 18th. Presented by C3 Presents, the same organization behind events like Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, When We Were Young, and Sick New World, the festival…

Modern Drummer
Dec 7, 2023

Devo's Electrifying 50 Years of De-evolution Tour: A Night of Music, Outfits, and Iconic Moments at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle

Devo, one of the most iconic bands to emerge during the 70s, played at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, WA, as a stop on their 50 Years of De-evolution tour. The group was formed in 1973 in Akron, OH, with…

Modern Drummer
Dec 6, 2023
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Los Angeles: Out Now - A Futuristic Drumming Collaboration by Lol Tolhurst, Budgie, and Jacknife Lee

An album that’s been in the works for over three years, finally sees the light of day today, and we here at Modern Drummer couldn’t be more excited that it’s finally out.  It’s not often two iconic post punk drumming…

Modern Drummer
Nov 3, 2023

Drum Workshop Introduces DW Soundworks™ Virtual Drums Plugin

New Software Includes Authentic Library Of DW, Gretsch, and Slingerland Drum Sounds   OXNARD, CA (November 1st, 2023) – Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW), a global leader in the design and manufacturing of acoustic drums, is proud to announce the launch…

Modern Drummer
Nov 1, 2023
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