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Former Murderdolls drummer passes away

May 15, 2018 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Ben Graves, former Murderdolls and Pretty Boy Floyd drummer, died last week at the age of 46. The officially stated cause of death was cancer, which he had been battling for a year. Ben’s fiancé announced the sad news on Facebook: “This...

Dave Grohl and daughter Violet perform live

May 14, 2018 | CONCERTS, DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Dave Grohl gave an acoustic performance at a charity event last Saturday raising funds for the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. At some point, Foo Fighters founder and frontman introduced a special guest – his eldest daughter, Violet,...

Rage Against The Machine Drummer auditioned by Pearl Jam

May 12, 2018 | DRUMMERS, GOSSIP FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

In 1991, Pearl Jam released their groundbreaking debut album “Ten”, while Rage Against The Machine were a year away from putting out their soon-to-be classic debut. Drummer Dave Krusen had just left the former band for drug-related...

New Flotsam and Jetsam drummer announced

May 6, 2018 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Thrash metal classics, Flotsam and Jetsam, have officially announced their new drummer, who has replaced Jason Bittner. The new musician in the band’s line-up is Ken Mary, who began touring with the group last year after Jason Bittner joined...

John “Jabo” Starks dies

May 3, 2018 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

John “Jabo” Starks died on Tuesday in Mobile, Alabama. Bone marrow cancer was stated as the cause of death. Starks, along with fellow drummer Clyde Stubblefield, was the backbone of James Brown’s rhythm section in the late...

Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason forms new super group

May 1, 2018 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Nick Mason, founding member and drummer of Pink Floyd, is preparing something very special for his fans. He has gathered some of the finest musicians to form a super group called Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets. They will perform the early...

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Former Murderdolls drummer passes away

Dave Grohl and daughter Violet perform live

Rage Against The Machine Drummer auditioned by Pearl Jam

New Flotsam and Jetsam drummer announced

John “Jabo” Starks dies

Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason forms new super group

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