HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS
Life is set to a rhythm. The first sound heard by every child is the beat of their mother’s heart. It is no surprise, then, that the beat of a drum can bring peace, calm, and even transcendence to a hurting soul. According to the American...
Anthrax’s Charlie Benante on his work ethic and meet-and-greets
Charlie Benante – the drummer with one of thrash metal legends, Anthrax – has recently been interviewed by the Iron City Rocks podcast. He spoke about a number of subjects including his work ethic as a writer and paid meet-and-greets,...
Travis Barker battles health problems
Blink-182 were forced to cancel their Las Vegas show last weekend as drummer, Travis Barker was diagnosed with clots in his arms. The band (following in the footsteps of such stars as Barbara Streisand, Celine Dion, Elton John, or Billy Joel) has...
Yamaha Lifetime Achievement Award: Larry Mullen Jr.
Larry Mullen Jr. has been a member of U2 for over 40 years and a member of the Yamaha Drums family for over 35 years. Last year, the company honoured the drum legend and U2 founder with the Yamaha Lifetime Achievement Award. Very recently, Yamaha...
D. J. Fontana passes away
D. J. Fontana (born Dominic Joseph Fontana) is a genuine rock and roll pioneer. He was a member of Elvis Presley’s first accompanying band called The Blue Moon Boys (Scotty Moore on guitar, Bill Black on bass and D. J. Fontana on drums). We...
Dave Mustaine suggests James Hetfield is ‘afraid of Lars Ulrich’
Just when everybody thought the animosities between Dave Mustaine and Lars Ulrich had finally been laid to rest after Megadeth’s leader took part in Metallica’s 30th anniversary concert as well as the ‘Big Four’ concert...

