New drum book from Jost Nickel
Jost Nickel – the ultimate groove and style master, educator and author from Germany – is putting out his newest book titled “Jost Nickel’s Beginner Book”. This release follows three previously successful ones:...
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Mariusz Mocarski takes GEWA Electronic Drums to Zagreb
Five years ago, we published a video presentation of the GEWA G9 drum workstation (see: HERE) which we had filmed at Musikmesse Frankfurt 2018, where it was premiered. GEWA eventually started shipping and the long-awaited drum module started to hit...
Yes have a new drummer
YES have recently announced that drummer Jay Schellen has joined the band as a permanent member. A statement on the band’s official FB account reads: “Following the sad passing of our iconic drummer, Alan White on 26th May 2022, Jay...
Dutch drummer to sit in for U2’s Larry Mullen Jr.
Some time ago, we informed about Larry Mullen Jr.’s health issues and the fact that he wasn’t planning any professional activities this year to look after himself. As it turns out, his bandmates in U2 are not going to wait for their...
Charlie Benante’s Paiste cymbal set on tour with Pantera
Last summer, the world of rock and metal was electrified by the news of bassist Rex Brown and singer Phil Anselmo reviving Pantera with Charlie Benante behind the drum kit and Zakk Wylde on the guitar thus replacing the late brothers Vinnie Paul...
Butch Miles has passed away
Butch Miles (born Charles J. Thorton, Jr.) passed away on February 2, 2023. Miles was an American jazz drummer who collaborated with some of the greatest musicians from that world, including the Count Basie Orchestra, Dave Brubeck, Ella Fitzgerald,...
