Chad Smith and Matt Cameron: Rolling Stone Taylor Hawkins quotes were "sensationalised" and "out of context"
The drummers address their recent interview with Rolling Stone
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Taylor Hawkins allegedly raised concerns over Foo Fighters’ touring schedule prior to his death
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Pearl Jam pay tribute to Taylor Hawkins with Cold Day In The Sun cover
The band covered the Foo Fighters song at the LA Forum with Matt Cameron on vocals
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Swiss pies confirmed for the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer
The Beatles And India documentary gets US Blu-ray/DVD release date
The doc is packed with unseen footage and follows the Fab Four as they visit India in 1968 and stay at a Himalayan ashram. Its US release on Blu-ray/DVD is confirmed for 21 June
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Latest drums Reviews
Roland TD-50K2 review
- £4199
- €5399
- $5999
The sweet spot between top-end Roland features, size and cost
Mooer Audio R7 X2 Reverb review
- £149
- €149
- $149
This X2 Series stompbox harnesses the power of two micro-pedals to offer ambience for everyone via 14 reverb algorithms
Walrus Eras Five-State Distortion review
- £179
- €205
- $199
With a fistful of clipping options and a blend control, is this the high-gain pedal for all occasions?
Dreadbox effects pedals review
- €145 upwards
Modular-friendly stompboxes from Greece with Japanese names? Let's check them out
Ashdown Pro-FX Retro Drive review
- £79
- €84
- $134
An old-school overdrive to juice your sound with some British amp-style grit
Strymon Zelzah Multidimensional Phaser review
- £299
- €379
- $349
Vintage 4-stage and 6-stage phasing with the power and functionality to chase modulation sounds from all quarters of the pedalboard galaxy
Ashdown Pro-FX Vintage Fuzz review
- £75
A primitive but dynamic two-knob fuzz that's priced for all pedalboards
Pigtronix Constellator Modulated Analog Delay review
- £165
- €176
- $179
A BBD-driven delay with a very tweakable mod section makes for one powerful little stompbox
Wave Alchemy Triaz review
- £119.96
Wave Alchemy’s triple-pronged beat-making beast serves an enticing new way to sculpt your rhythms, with pro-sounding beats on-tap
