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Rob Hirst (Midnight Oil) dies at 70

Jan 20, 2026 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Today, Australian band Midnight Oil took to their social media to announce the death of their drummer, Rob Hirst. He was a co-founder of the band in the mid-1970s and its only drummer. He participated in the recording of all thirteen of their...

Jay Weinberg parts ways with Suicidal Tendencies

Jan 16, 2026 | DRUMMERS, GOSSIP FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Jay Weinberg has taken to his social media to announce his departure from Suicidal Tendencies. He plans to focus on his family (as he has his first baby on the way) and his own musical projects. Jay’s statement reads: As an exciting and busy...

New in 2026: Meinl Artist Design Cymbals

Jan 15, 2026 | DRUM GEAR, DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

At the start of a new year, Meinl always offers new products in its catalog. This year is no different either. Some of the new products are limited edition Meinl Artist Design cymbals, where the artists whose signature they bear get to design their...

Simon Schilling (Marduk) joins Czarcie Kopyto family

Jan 13, 2026 | DRUM GEAR, DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Simon Schilling, the drummer of the band Marduk, has joined the ever-growing Czarcie Kopyto artist roster. Simon has chosen the Supreme All Black (SAB) pedals with his personal signature and logo engraved. He comments: “New chapter – new...

Alex Van Halen back in the game?

Jan 9, 2026 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, INTERVIEWS WITH DRUMMERS, NEWS

As all Van Halen fans know, after the passing of his brother Eddie, drummer Alex Van Halen withdrew from public life and, above all, from performing on stage. The artist published his autobiography in 2024, and in the spring of 2025 there was an...

Pete Roth Trio featuring Bill Bruford announce live shows in 2026

Jan 7, 2026 | CONCERTS, DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

The great Bill Bruford retired from drumming in 2009. At the time, the legendary former Yes, King Crimson, U.K. and Earthworks drummer said he was feeling burnt out and wanted to pursue other avenues such as academia (he received a PhD in music at...

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Rob Hirst (Midnight Oil) dies at 70

Jay Weinberg parts ways with Suicidal Tendencies

New in 2026: Meinl Artist Design Cymbals

Simon Schilling (Marduk) joins Czarcie Kopyto family

Alex Van Halen back in the game?

Pete Roth Trio featuring Bill Bruford announce live shows in 2026

HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS

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