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Rock'n'Roll Fantasy Camp Announces July Edition in NYC
If you've ever wanted to live out your rockstar dreams, Rock'n'Roll Fantasy Camp is here to make that possible. Taking place in New York City, Rock'n'Roll Fantasy Camp will go down from July 13th-16th, 2023. You'll have an opportunity to…
Terri Lyne Carrington's Debut TLC & Friends To Receive First-Ever Wide Release
Terri Lynn Carrington, photo by Bob Campbell Accomplished drummer and Modern Drummer's April 2023 cover star Terri Lyne Carrington will be giving her 1981 debut, TLC & Friends, a wide release for the first time. The album will hit streaming…
Kirk Arrington, Longtime Metal Church Drummer, Dead at 61
Longtime Metal Church drummer Kirk Arrington died Monday, May 22nd, at the age of 61. The band shared the news of Arrington’s passing in a social media statement on Monday night, writing, “We just received the sad news, Kirk Arrington…
Josh Freese is Foo Fighters' New Live Drummer
Josh Freese, photo via Veeps Josh Freese has been revealed as Foo Fighters' new live drummer. Foo Fighters confirmed Freese's involvement on Sunday during a pre-tour livestream called "Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts." Freese steps into the role previously…
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2023: Recap + Photo Gallery
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival returned to the N.O. Fairgrounds Race Course and Slots for two weekends — April 28th-30th and May 4th-7th. The festival brought together a staggering 460,000 people over both weekends. There were many highlights…
Zildjian Celebrates 400 Years With Stellar Anniversary Concerts: Recap + Photos
Herlin Riley (photo by Alex Kluft) Zildjian, the world’s oldest musical instrument brand, turns 400 this year. To celebrate, the cymbal manufacturers hosted two unique events: One at the Baked Potato in Los Angeles, CA in early March and one…
The All-Star Tribute Concert For Dino Danelli Was a Memorable Reflection on His Legacy: Review
Dino Danelli Tribute Concert (photo by Lisa Girouard) Without a doubt, Dino Danelli has held an iconic status among drummers world-wide. His style, showmanship and groove were often attempted but never equaled. The “Legend” of Dino was as large,…
Carl Palmer "Feeling Really Good" Following Heart Surgery
Photo by Alex Kluft Carl Palmer is "feeling really good" after undergoing heart surgery. The Emerson, Lake & Palmer drummer recently underwent an atrial fibrillation ablation to fix an irregular heartbeat. In a Facebook post, he thanked fans for their…
Nandi Bushell Performs Her Top Rock and Metal Drum Intros of All Time: Watch
Music prodigy Nandi Bushell, who turns 13 this Friday (April 28th), recently posted videos of her performing her Top 5 rock and Top 5 metal drum intros of all time, paying tribute to songs by Nirvana, Black Sabbath, System of…
Drummer Mike Portnoy Quits Twitter: Anybody Can “Simply Buy” a Blue Check Verification
Legendary metal drummer Mike Portnoy is saying goodbye to Twitter, citing the social media platform’s new policy that allows anyone to buy a blue check verification for $8 a month. Twitter recently started stripping verified accounts of their blue check…
Dave Lombardo Steps Away From Testament Due to Conflicting Commitments
Last year, Dave Lombardo joined Testament, replacing fellow legendary thrash drummer Gene Hoglan. This year, Lombardo will not be touring with the veteran metal act, citing his commitments with his other bands. Lombardo is, of course, the founding drummer of…
Lars Ulrich on Being Called a “Genius” by Gojira’s Mario Duplantier: “The Goal Has Never Been Genius”
Back in 2021, Gojira drummer Mario Duplantier came to the defense of the oft-criticized Lars Ulrich, praising the Metallica drummer as a “genius” for his showmanship and rock-solid presence behind the kit. Duplantier doubled down on that sentiment in another…
Gary Holt and Charlie Benante on Filling in for Legends in Slayer and Pantera
Gary Holt and Charlie Benante each have had the daunting task of filling the shoes of legendary musicians in iconic metal bands. While they are legends in their own right, the thrash veterans have faced challenges in each of those…
Dave Lombardo Unleashes New Song “Separation from the Sacred” Ahead of Solo Album: Stream
Dave Lombardo has shared “Separation from the Sacred,” the second single from his forthcoming debut solo album Rites of Percussion, arriving May 5th. It’s another impressive instrumental track from the legendary drummer. Here he strips down to a minimal tribal…
