Drums & Drummer News
September 19, 2008

Beatles' first drummer is beyond the 'what ifs' GoErie.com, PA - 7 hours ago When the Beatles got an offer to tour Hamburg, Germany, for relatively big money, they needed a drummer, fast. The day before they left, they offered Best ... Tribute band shows support GoErie.com Why fire Best? GoErie.com all 3 news articles

Pine Tree

Let Your Heart Beat to the Sound of a Drum ~By Hanna Alldrin Pine Tree, CA - 18 hours ago Drum, Drum, Drum, Drummmmmmm. The World Mercantile in Angels Camp held a lively and energetic drum circle for the first time this week. ...

Drummer dies in cycle horror Leigh Journal, UK - 5 hours ago By Lesley Richards » A FORMER Leigh rock drummer has been killed while cycling in a designated bike lane on a busy road in America. ... Rocker killed in horrific crash Wigan Today all 2 news articles

Godsmack drummer kickin' back in Cape Coral The News-Press, FL - 11 hours ago Still, it's hard to keep your composure when you've just met the drummer from your favorite metal band - and in Cape Coral, of all places. ...

Northern Territory

'One man drummer' plays one show in Darwin Northern Territory, Australia - 15 hours ago DRUM virtuoso Grant Collins says he has the biggest drum kit in the southern hemisphere. With more than 60 pieces in the kit, Collins calls himself the ...

Drums & Drummer News
September 18, 2008

Canada.com

Another Look At Konami's Rock Revolution Drums Kotaku Australia, Australia - 15 hours ago It was refreshing to sit down at an actual drum set this time around after trying get by with nothing but air a few days ago. After jamming out to a few ... Hands on with Rock Band 2 guitar and drums Yahoo! Tech Review: Song Remains (Mostly) the Same in Rock Band 2 Wired News Rock Band 2 Wireless Guitar and Drums Hardware Review Gizmodo.com EL33TONLINE - Examiner.com all 163 news articles

Santa Cruz Police Clamp Down on Drummers SantaCruz.com, CA - 11 hours ago Shortly after the fence came down, people began beating drums around the trees, but their attention soon shifted to another drummer who had been led away by ... Melee erupts at farmers market drum circle San Jose Mercury News Two Arrested Near Farmer's Market, Riot Police Called-In, But the ... Bay Area Indymedia all 5 news articles

Drum circle: Drums not necessary Danville News, PA - 10 hours ago Hope W. Kopf, of Northumberland, who will facilitate and lead the drum circle, said, "Drum circles are not just for experienced drummers. ...

One man's redemption through air drumming Metro Canada - Halifax, Canada - 10 hours ago “But I challenge anyone to go into a semi-squat and air-drum any hard rock song for five minutes and not collapse … it’sa double workout because you’ve got ...

Times of Malta

Tribute to Rabat's little drummer boy Times of Malta, Malta - Sep 17, 2008 The Rabat local council, together with the Society of St Paul, will be holding a symphonic concert by the Count Roger Band Club to mark Rabat Day. ...

Melee erupts at farmers market drum circle San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 5 hours ago The drum circle next to the downtown farmers market descended into chaos briefly Wednesday afternoon, as police from around the city responded to calls that ... Two Arrested Near Farmer's Market, Riot Police Called-In, But the ... Bay Area Indymedia Santa Cruz Police Clamp Down on Drummers SantaCruz.com all 5 news articles

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has issued the following update: Blabbermouth.net, NY - 12 hours ago "So I'm down here in San Diego at [MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's] new recording studio that is getting closer to being 100% operative. ...

Drums & Drummer News
September 17, 2008

Music School Inc announces Partnership with DAD Program NewsLI, NY - 1 hour ago Music School Inc announces Partnership with DAD (Drums And Disabilities) Program to help special needs children on Long Island fight disabilities - First ...

Gigwise

Kanye Still Locking Down ‘Love Lockdown’: Now With More Taiko Drums MTV.com - 20 hours ago “We used new taiko drums, and I re-sung it. … It’s being mastered now.” Ever the perfectionist, ‘Ye unveiled a new version of the single’s deflated balloon ... Kanye Rerecords "Love Lockdown", Defends Auto-Tune Pitchforkmedia.com Kanye West's new focus-grouped 'Love Lockdown' Los Angeles Times Kanye West Re-Making 'Love Lockdown' Due to Fans' Negative Response AceShowbiz AngryApe - The Celebrity Truth all 22 news articles

Drum makers build 'bedug' at the market Jakarta Post, Indonesia - Sep 15, 2008 The sound of bedug, large drums used in mosques, marks victory over the long day of fasting for many people during Ramadan. Upon hearing the booming ...

AFP	Ramadan drummer struggles with changing times in Sidon AFP - 8 hours ago SIDON, Lebanon (AFP) — For the past 37 years, Mohammed Fannas's "tambour" drum has woken up Muslims of the southern Lebanese city of Sidon during Ramadan ...

Ex-ICED EARTH/DEATH Drummer In 'Make-Out' Prank On CNN; Video ... Blabbermouth.net, NY - 15 hours ago A short video clip of former of ICED EARTH/DEATH drummer Richard Christy, who currently works for "The Howard Stern Show", and "The Howard Stern Show" ... Lehman Brothers: Steamy clinch lightens coverage of collapse Telegraph.co.uk all 2 news articles

MISFITS Book Author, Former MINISTRY/KILLING JOKE Drummer Schedule ... Blabbermouth.net, NY - 17 hours ago Veteran punk drummer Joel Gausten (ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN, PIGFACE, THE UNDEAD), author of the book "Tales of Horror: The History of the Misfits & The ...

'Satirical' drummer asked to leave Rat concert College of New Jersey Signal, NJ - 19 hours ago According to Claar and Lawrence, Ron Seidel, drummer for Arrogant Rat, started directing improvised lyrical barbs at CUB when his performance was ...

Drums & Drummer News
September 16, 2008

Legendary rock drummer Simon Wright (DIO, AC/DC, RHINO BUCKET) has ... Blabbermouth.net, NY - 16 hours ago "I have just returned from playing five shows for the troops and allied forces in Iraq. They are incredible individuals doing a very difficult job trying to ... BIG NOIZE In Iraq; Interview, Performance Footage Available - Sep ... Blabbermouth.net all 2 news articles

Strokes drummer's side project readies new album NME.com, UK - 19 hours ago The Strokes' drummer Fabrizio Moretti has revealed details of the debut album from his side project band, Little Joy. The album was produced by Noah ...

CrunchGear

ION premium Rock Band drum set gets official at $299 CrunchGear, NY - 21 hours ago By Doug Aamoth Here she blows; the premium Xbox 360 Rock Band drum kit from ION. It’s priced at $299, available now, and features four gum-rubber drum pads ... Are Rock Band 2 Instruments Really Quieter? Kotaku.com all 3 news articles

Working with Lonestar fulfills drummer's dreams MyWestTexas.com, TX - 16 hours ago "I wanted to play drums, but when I got up to the band director, he very quickly said, 'We've got enough drummers.' That was such a devastating blow," ...

ENGEL Drummer, Producer Discuss Recording Process For New Album ... Blabbermouth.net, NY - 5 hours ago A four-minute video clip containing interview footage with ENGEL drummer Mojjo (RELEVANT FEW, DRACENA) and the group's Danish producer Tue Madsen (THE ...

Drummer NICK BARKER Discusses NOCTIS IMPERIUM Guest Appearance ... Blabbermouth.net, NY - 6 hours ago Legendary British extreme-metal drummer Nicholas Barker (DIMMU BORGIR, CRADLE OF FILTH, LEAVES' EYES, ATROCITY, BRUJERIA) was interviewed by the Venezuelan ...

Buy A Car From AEROSMITH Drummer, Bassist - Sep. 15, 2008 Blabbermouth.net, NY - 15 hours ago AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer and bassist Tom Hamilton are selling their cars via Corvette Mike, the largest Corvette dealer on the West Coast and in New ...

Second opinion: forum-goer reviews the ION drums Ars Technica, MA - 29 minutes ago He's also written a very thorough review of the ION Drum Rocker for Rock Band 2, after his note about our official review: "For a $300 piece of equipment, ...

MASTODON Drummer Discusses Songwriting Process - Sep. 15, 2008 Blabbermouth.net, NY - 22 hours ago MidWest Excess recently conducted an interview with drummer Brann Dailor of the Atlanta progressive metal band MASTODON. An excerpt from the chat follows ...

Drums & Drummer News
September 15, 2008

Buddy Rich Memorial Concert Rolls Out After Marking Time for 10 ... Newswire Today (press release), UK - 7 hours ago Terry went on to revolutionize drumming with his one-man shows and clinics featuring his sea of drums and percussion. He’s performing a Zappa tune, ...

Variety

Rock Band 2 Wireless Guitar and Drums Hardware Review Gizmodo.com - Sep 13, 2008 The wireless guitar and wireless drum kit add a bit of freedom from tripping and crashing into coffee tables, as well as minor design decisions that only ... Rock Band 2 Ships for Xbox 360 Today PC World Cambridge company releasing sequel to ‘Rock Band’ smash Boston Herald Are Rock Band 2 Instruments Really Quieter? Kotaku.com Fatman Games - CNET News all 65 news articles

Modern Drummer Festival Weekend 2008 - Next Week! Limited All About Jazz, PA - Sep 13, 2008 Modern Drummer Publications is proud to announce an unprecedented lineup of world- class drum artists, along with a new location just north of New York City ...

Weston drum circle keeps the beat Weston Forum, CT - 9 hours ago Westonite Randy Brody will lead a community drum circle on Monday, Sept. 15, at 7:30 pm The event takes place at Weston’s Norfield Grange, 12 Goodhill Road. ...

Drum circle unlocks real emotion for juvenile inmates Wilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA - Sep 13, 2008 CHICAGO — The boys filing in the fluorescent-lit chapel equipped with plastic armchairs, industrial carpet and enough drums to supply the percussive squad ...

Former White Zombie Drummer Comments On Upcoming Box Set Ultimate-Guitar.Com - 47 minutes ago Former White Zombie drummer Ivan de Prume has commented on the upcoming release of a White Zombie box set, tentatively due before the end of the year. ...

MGMT Drummer Will Berman Injures Foot; SoCo Music Experience ... MarketWatch - Sep 12, 2008 ALBANY, NY, Sep 12, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Southern Comfort learned late Friday that MGMT drummer Will Berman injured his foot this week and the ... MGMT Drummer Will Berman Injures Foot; SoCo Music Experience ... Market Wire (press release) all 4 news articles

New York Times

A Lot Like Boot Camp, but With Horns and Drums New York Times, United States - Sep 12, 2008 Thus the Bears haven’t lost a step, practicing this evening at 156 strong, including drum majors and color guard, hitting their marks — those spray-painted ... Boy is just one of the band Centre Daily Times all 3 news articles

Former BLIND GUARDIAN Drummer To Hit The Road With SEELENZORN ... Blabbermouth.net, NY - Sep 13, 2008 ... still very busy with his DOMAIN album recordings/mix, I use my time to replace the old drummer from the German gothic/rock/industrial band SEELENZORN! ...

A blast in Vegas for Dead drummer San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - Sep 12, 2008 ... that an update of one of the more venerable of the free spectacles on the Strip will feature a soundtrack by drummer Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead. ...

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