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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…
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…
Ex-Slipknot Drummer Jay Weinberg Joins Suicidal Tendencies
Drummer Jay Weinberg, who was let go from Slipknot late last year, has become a member of veteran crossover-thrash band Suicidal Tendencies. He will begin playing shows with them next week. It was previously announced that Weinberg would be drumming…
Blackberry Smoke Drummer Brit Turner Dead at 57
Brit Turner, co-founding member and drummer of the southern rock band Blackberry Smoke, has died at the age of 57 following a battle with brain cancer. “It is with the deepest sorrow that we inform everyone that our brother Brit…
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…
Billy Joel’s Drummer Liberty DeVitto Plays Deftones Song as He Hears It for First Time: Watch
Drumeo’s “For the First Time” video series puts professional drummers on the spot, forcing them to improvise over notable songs they’ve never heard before. The latest “First Time” clip from the instructional platform sees longtime Billy Joel drummer Liberty DeVitto…
Alex Van Halen to Release Memoir Brothers in October
A memoir by Alex Van Halen titled Brothers is set for an October 22nd release via HarperCollins. The 384-page hardcover autobiography comes as a surprise given how private Alex has been since the passing of his brother Eddie Van Halen…
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…
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…
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…
"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…
James Kottak, Ex-Scorpions and Kingdom Come Drummer, Dead at 61
Former Scorpions drummer James Kottak has died at the age of 61. The veteran rocker was also a member of another notable German rock band, Kingdom Come. No cause of death is immediately known, but Kottak’s passing was confirmed by…
Luke Combs’ Drummer Jake Sommers Plays Gojira Song as He Hears It for First Time: Watch
Luke Combs’ touring drummer Jake Sommers is the latest musician to take on Drumeo’s “For the First Time” challenge, being tasked with playing “Stranded” by French metal masters Gojira. Sommers’ main gig may be country music, but he seems fairly…
Joey Jordison’s Estate Sues Slipknot for Allegedly Profiting Off His Death
The estate of the late Joey Jordison has sued Slipknot members Corey Taylor and Shawn “Clown” Crahan for allegedly profiting off the drummer’s death, among other accusations. The lawsuit was actually filed in June, but only just obtained by TMZ and…