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“I always told myself and others that when it’s time to leave that I would know… My body told me. My body told me and I listened” - Drummer David Garibaldi announces he has left Tower of Power
By Stuart Williams published
But, the funk master assures us that while his time with the band has come to an end, the news by no means spells retirement
John Bonham considered him "a god" and Buddy Rich called him "the inspiration for every big-name drummer in the business": the story of Gene Krupa, the king of swing
By Geoff Nicholls published
Drum Heroes: Krupa was "a dazzling blitzkrieg of cymbal and snare drum violence", and one of the most influential drummers ever
System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan tells Kanye West to “Show some class man” after the rapper posts revealing photos of his wife Bianca Censori to Instagram on her birthday
By Stuart Williams published
"Would you show pictures of your wife’s t*ts to your friends? Your parents?", Dolmayan argued with one commenter
NAMM 2024: “The purest snare sound ever achieved…” Tama’s 50th Anniversary Mastercraft Bell Brass puts the snare drum behind Metallica, Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine and more back on the market
By Stuart Williams published
Watch Gojira’s Mario Duplantier put the Tama 50th Anniversary Mastercraft Bell Brass through its paces
Former Scorpions and Kingdom Come drummer, James Kottak dies aged 61
By Stuart Williams published
The often-outspoken drummer became the first American to join the Schenker brothers’ band
Rage Against The Machine will not be touring or playing live again: “I don’t want to string people or myself along any further” says drummer, Brad Wilk
By Stuart Williams published
The announcement comes 16 months after RATM’s last live performance
Best gifts for drummers 2024: 47 brilliant ideas to treat the drummer in your life
By Chris Barnes last updated
Show the drummer in your life some love with our pick of the coolest drum accessories, gadgets, handmade gifts, last-minute ideas and more
Slipknot sued for “callously” profiting from Joey Jordison’s death by drummer’s estate
By Will Groves published
Lawsuit alleges band used former drummer's belongings for profit and promotion
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