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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…
Jazz Fest 2026 Celebrates Louisiana Culture with Two Unforgettable Weekends of Music, Drumming, Food, and New Orleans Magic
The 2026 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival took place on April 23-26 and April 30-May 3rd. Jazz Fest organizers announced that 475,000 fans took part in the event, which is now regarded as one of the world’s greatest celebrations…
Orange County Drum & Percussion Reunites With Adrian Young for Limited-Edition Signature Snare
Orange County Drum & Percussion has officially unveiled the new Adrian Young Signature Tangerine Sparkle Snare Drum — a limited-edition USA-made release developed in collaboration with Adrian Young, original OCDP founder Daniel Jensen, and Guitar Center’s Director of Merchandise for…
The Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship Now Accepting Applications Worldwide
Annual scholarship honors Neil Peart’s legacy by supporting the next generation of young drummers through education, mentorship, and global recognition The Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship is now accepting applications for its 2026 program, offering young drummers around the…
Sick New World 2026
Sick New World returned to the Las Vegas Festival grounds for the first time since 2024. This single day festival featured nearly 60 bands across four stages headlined by System of a Down, Korn, Bring Me the Horizon, Evanescence, and…
James Gadson, Legendary R&B Drummer and One of the Most Recorded in History, Dies at 87
Born on June 17, 1939, drummer, producer, singer, and songwriter James Gadson grew up in the Kansas City music scene. He was greatly influenced by his father Harold, who was a well-known drummer. James later moved to Los Angeles, where…
Guitar Center Reintroduces OCDP Drums
Modern Drummer is proud to bring exciting news to the world of drumming. Guitar Center is announcing the relaunch of Orange County Drum & Percussion, also known as OCDP. With this announcement, Guitar Center is reviving one of the most…
Drummer Nic Collins (Phil Collins’ Son) Learns and Performs RUSH’s Epic “2112” Suite in One Sitting: Watch
The folks at Drumeo are putting Nic Collins through the wringer. First, they challenged him to play Opeth’s mammoth “Ghost of Perdition” as he heard it for the first time, and now they’ve made him learn and play RUSH’s absolutely…
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…
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…
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…
