DRUMMERS
Dirk Verbeuren has recently announced a drum clinic tour of Europe. That means the Drummers and Drummerettes of Europe have the opportunity to experience Dirk’s extraordinary playing live. There will also be Q&A sessions, you will be able...
Rick Buckler (The Jam) has passed away
We have informed of Jamie Muir’s passing only two days ago. As it turns out, the UK has lost another significant drummer on the same day as Rick Buckler of The Jam passed away on the 17th of February as well. Buckler was a founding member of...
Jamie Muir (ex-King Crimson) has died
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
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
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
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...

