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Sons Of Apollo Launch Video For "Goodbye Divinity"; First Single From MMXX

SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ready to ring in…

Modern Drummer
Nov 22, 2019

Mike Portnoy's Percussive Nation 2019 Music Camp

Mike Portnoy's Percussive Nation 2019 Music Camp "I am so excited to announce the debut of my "Percussive Nation"! This is more than just a Drum Camp, it is a Music Camp for all musicians of every instrument and every…

Modern Drummer
Dec 3, 2018

Iconic Metal Musicians And Industry Executives Inducted Into The Hall Of Heavy Metal History

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward, Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess, bass virtuoso Billy Sheehan, and other metal royalty will be featured in the Annual Hall of Heavy Metal History Induction Ceremony. The 2018 All-Star Induction Ceremony takes place Wednesday, January…

Modern Drummer
Sep 19, 2017

On The Beat with Matt Starr of Mr. Big

Matt Starr checks in with an exclusive video for Modern Drummer to talk about the new Mr. Big album Defying Gravity.   https://vimeo.com/229734351 Check out the video for the title track, “Defying Gravity,” from their forthcoming ninth studio album, which…

Modern Drummer
Aug 15, 2017

Pat Torpey of Mr. Big

photo credit William Hames Hey, everyone, Pat Torpey here! Do you remember me? I’m the drummer of Mr. Big, and we have a new CD/download (or whatever you like) out that’s ready for your perusal. It’s all the original members—Billy…

Modern Drummer
Mar 30, 2011

T.S.O.L.'s Anthony "Tiny" Biuso

Hey, Modern Drummer readers! It's Anthony Biuso here, checking in with a blog to let you know what's been going on in my world. I left (hed) p.e. in August of 2008 to devote more time to my previous band,…

Modern Drummer
Jun 1, 2009

T.S.O.L.'s Anthony "Tiny" Biuso

Hey, Modern Drummer readers! It's Anthony Biuso here, checking in with a blog to let you know what's been going on in my world. I left (hed) p.e. in August of 2008 to devote more time to my previous band,…

Modern Drummer
Jun 1, 2009

Virgil Donati: Hellacious Drumming With Devil’s Slingshot And Beyond

When guitar god Tony MacAlpine was asked to tour Europe in 2007, he called on two of his former band mates from Steve Vai’s touring group, bass virtuoso Billy Sheehan and drumming superstar Virgil Donati. The shredsters quickly gelled, and…

Modern Drummer
Feb 19, 2009

Simon Phillips & Virgil Donati

It was a typically sunny southern California day as I drove the winding hills of west Los Angeles en route to the home studio of drum legend Simon Phillips. Many thoughts entered my mind as I approached the beautifully landscaped…

Modern Drummer
May 12, 2004