HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS
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
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
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...
Frost (Satyricon) joins Czarcie Kopyto family
Frost, the drummer of the bands Satyricon and 1349, has joined the ever-growing Czarcie Kopyto artist roster. Frost has chosen the Supreme All Black (SAB) model engraved with his personal design. Frost comments: “Coincidence (or should we call it...
Mastodon to tour US, EU and UK
One of the most prominent heavy metal bands of the new millennium, Mastodon, is touring despite guitarist Brent Hinds’ departure in March. Drummer/singer Brann Dailor, guitarist/singer Bill Kelliher and bassis/singer Troy Sanders will be...
Murray Piper joins Mapex family
Murray Piper has joined the Mapex artist roster. Piper is a distinguished performer, educator, clinician, and an all-around sought-after musician and instructor. He is an Emmy-nominated drummer, an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University’s...

