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Jamie Muir (ex-King Crimson) has died

Feb 18, 2025 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Yesterday, on the 17th of February 2025, former King Crimson drummer Jamie Muir passed away. He was in the band between 1972 and 1973. Bill Bruford, one of the most prominent drummers of his generation and Muir’s colleague in the...

John Hoffman (Primus) joins DW family

Feb 14, 2025 | DRUM GEAR, DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

We started this week by reporting that, after difficult and multi-stage auditions, John Hoffman was selected as the new drummer of Primus. In the wake of this event, his career is gaining steam, and we end the week with the news that the musician...

Nicko McBrain talks about retirement

Feb 13, 2025 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, INTERVIEWS WITH DRUMMERS, NEWS

Nicko McBrain has given his first interview since retiring from touring with Iron Maiden. In a conversation with Chaoszine, he talks about the reasons behind the decision and its aftermath: Mixed emotions, obviously. Making the decision to step...

Dave & Paula Lombardo’s Venamoris to release new album

Feb 12, 2025 | ALBUMS, DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Dave Lombardo has a musical project together with his wife Paula, which is called Venamoris. Paula Lombardo and Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Fantômas, Testament, Mr. Bungle, Misfits, Dead Cross) formed Venamoris in 2021. Their debut album, titled “Drown...

Primus has a new drummer

Feb 11, 2025 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

In late October, Tim Alexander announced his departure from Primus, and subsequently the remaining members of the band (bassist/vocalist Les Claypool and guitarist Larry LaLonde) announced open auditions for the vacant drummer position. In total,...

Final Black Sabbath concert

Feb 5, 2025 | CONCERTS, DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Black Sabbath announce BACK TO THE BEGINNING, which will be their final farewell show. Icons of Metal come together for the last time to celebrate Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance on July 5th at Villa Park, Birmingham, UK. The original Black...

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Jamie Muir (ex-King Crimson) has died

John Hoffman (Primus) joins DW family

Nicko McBrain talks about retirement

Dave & Paula Lombardo’s Venamoris to release new album

Primus has a new drummer

Final Black Sabbath concert

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