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Gabor Dornyei’s Sonor SQ2

May 21, 2025 | DRUM GEAR, DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

A few months ago, London-based Hungarian drummer and educator, Gabor “Gabs” Dornyei (who has been featured on BeatIt in the past), became a SONOR artist for the second time in his career. Now, he has revealed the drum kit he has picked...

Josh Freese fired from Foo Fighters

May 17, 2025 | DRUMMERS, GOSSIP FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Yesterday, Josh Freese issued a statement announcing that he is no longer a member of the Foo Fighters. The post on his social media accounts reads: ‘The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they’ve decided ‘to go in a different...

Mike Portnoy’s ‘Dream Monster’ kit

Apr 24, 2025 | DRUM GEAR, DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Yesterday, Tama posted a video where Mike Portnoy detailed description of his new shell set built especially for the Dream Theater 40th Anniversary Tour. The video, which we share under the article, was shot during Portnoy’s last visit to...

Zak Starkey back in The Who

Apr 21, 2025 | DRUMMERS, GOSSIP FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

What seemed like parting ways turns out to have been just a family argument as Zak Starkey is back with The Who (see HERE to learn why the drummer was allegedly fired). Pete Townshend wrote a statement on the 19th of April: “News Flash! Who...

Zak Starkey breaks silence on losing The Who gig

Apr 17, 2025 | DRUMMERS, GOSSIP FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Rock legends The Who have parted ways with Zak Starkey after nearly 30 years. On Tuesday, the band’s representative said: “The band made a collective decision to part ways with Zak after this round of shows at the Royal Albert Hall....

Les Binks has passed away

Apr 16, 2025 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Yesterday, the music community lost Les Binks – former drummer of Judas Priest. The band wrote on its social media yesterday: “We are deeply saddened about the passing of Les and send our love to his family, friends and fans. The...

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In addition to news concerning drum kits, snare drums, cymbals, percussion instruments, drum accessories, workshops, clinics, albums, recordings, concerts and other things related to drums, we also post news items regarding specific drummers. What conclusions about his life has Phil Rudd arrived at having lost his job with AC/DC? Who is Dave Grohl currently working in the studio with? Who has Chad Smith signed an endorsement deal with? These are exactly the topics this category will write about.

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Gabor Dornyei’s Sonor SQ2

Josh Freese fired from Foo Fighters

Mike Portnoy’s ‘Dream Monster’ kit

Zak Starkey back in The Who

Zak Starkey breaks silence on losing The Who gig

Les Binks has passed away

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