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Bill Ward: My 10 Favorite Metal Albums

Jul 13, 2017 | DRUMMERS, NEWS

Ex-Black Sabbath Drummer reveals his top 10 metal albums Bill Ward is often considered as “godfather of metal drumming”, not only by his fans, but also by fellow musicians. He has recently posted a list of his ten favorite metal albums...

Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jack Irons reunite on stage

Jul 11, 2017 | CONCERTS, DRUMMERS, NEWS

Jack Irons is a drummer with quite a C.V. Pearl Jam fans know only too well that he was invited by bassist Jeffa Amenta and guitarist Stone Gossard to join the band already when it was being formed in 1990. At the time, he declined, recommending a...

Inferno sits out Behemoth’s summer tour

Jul 10, 2017 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

This summer, Poland’s no. 1 heavy metal export act Behemoth embark on a US tour alongside Lamb Of God and Slayer. Sadly, the band’s American fans will not be able to marvel at Master Inferno behind the drum kit. This time, it will not...

Pierre Favre – 80 Years Around the World

Jul 7, 2017 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Pierre Favre is a Swiss jazz drummer and percussionist, one of the most influential ones in his country. He has been collaborating with Paiste Cymbals as an endorser, but also headed the Paiste Drummer Service from 1966 to 1970. The job at the...

14-year-old drummer receives Barack Obama Lifetime Achievement Award

Jul 6, 2017 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Daniel Petersen – a 14-year-old drummer from South Africa – has received the Barack Obama Lifetime Achievement Award from the Barack Obama Foundation. The boy has been recognized for his “dedication to community work and nation...

John Blackwell dies at 43

Jul 4, 2017 | DRUMMERS, NEWS

Amazing drummer loses fight with brain tumor John Blackwell, R&B, funk and jazz drummer who started his adventure with drums at the age of 3, has passed away today. He played with such great names as Prince, Justin Timberlake, Patti LaBelle or...

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Bill Ward: My 10 Favorite Metal Albums

Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jack Irons reunite on stage

Inferno sits out Behemoth’s summer tour

Pierre Favre – 80 Years Around the World

14-year-old drummer receives Barack Obama Lifetime Achievement Award

John Blackwell dies at 43

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