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“It's a lot for the body to take": How Mike Portnoy has played through pain for over two decades
By Will Simpson published
Dream Theater man is latest drummer to feel the strain

“I’ve been sick, I mean very sick…”: Phil Collins has seemingly lost the desire to make new music
By Will Simpson published
Genesis drummer explains he’s been “very sick”

"A great drummer whose innovative patterns helped shape our songs": Rick Buckler of The Jam dies aged 69
By Daniel Griffiths published
The drummer, alongside Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton was the essential power behind the 1970s pop/punk/new wave 'fire and skill' triumvirate

“As time went on, nobody could talk to him”: Densmore and Krieger on life in The Doors with Jim Morrison
By Will Simpson published
"His real problem was the Oedipus complex": Drummer and guitarist John Densmore and Robbie Krieger speak to Rick Beato

“A nice fusion of synthesizers and epic pop”: Queen's Roger Taylor names the best song he ever wrote for the band
By Paul Elliott published
Plus: his biggest influences as a songwriter

"I love them, they just sing, they’re absolutely gorgeous:" Mike Portnoy just crashed Sabian’s party
By Daniel Griffiths published
The Dream Theater maestro just MAX’ed out the cymbal collection for his favourite brand

“Sometimes I can do the big drum fill in The Trooper. But it's a bit flaky”: Iron Maiden legend Nicko McBrain’s “difficult" retirement
By Paul Elliott published
“I get good days and bad days,” he says

Here are all the winners in the 2024 Drumeo Awards. Did your favourite sticksmith make the cut?
By Daniel Griffiths published
The drum and percussion learning platform just announced its big winners from last year’s votes
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