Music Visitation shed their ‘Dark Age Shit’ for ‘New Age To The Bone’ by Alex Cooper Ray Heekin on Drums, Deerhoof, and the ‘Epstein Belly’ of Hollywood After a decade of shaping their signature “feral baroque pop” sound, Visitation is back, and they’re leaving the past…
Music News Andrew Ranken, Drummer for The Pogues, has passed away by Alex Cooper The Celtic soul lives on. Andrew Ranken, the steadfast drummer whose rhythms anchored the Celtic punk pioneers across all seven studio albums, has died at 72. No cause was confirmed,…
Music News Kenny Morris, Siouxsie and the Banshees’ drummer has died by Tammy Moir Remembering Kenny Morris, the Drummer who gave post-punk its pulse You know that feeling when you hear a band for the first time and you just know in your bones…
Music News Jack DeJohnette, legendary jazz drummer and Miles Davis collaborator, dies at 83 – Watch him talk drums with Steve Smith by Tammy Moir A pioneer of multidirectional drumming, his influence reshaped modern jazz: Remembering Jack DeJohnette’s multidirectional legacy Jack DeJohnette, one of the most innovative drummers and bandleaders in modern jazz, has died…
News World Japan’s New PM used to be a Heavy Metal Drummer by Alex Cooper A different kind of cabinet: drums, metal, and political power. Breaking the ultimate glass ceiling with a drumstick, Sanae Takaichi has been officially appointed as Japan’s first female Prime Minister….
Music News Why Josh Freese left Foo Fighters by Alex Cooper “It wasn’t music that I really resonated with.” For two years, Josh Freese sat behind the drum kit for the Foo Fighters, a role he describes as feeling like he…
Music News This Australian Classic nearly lost its iconic line! by Alex Cooper Graham “Buzz” Bidstrup’s new memoir reveals how he fought to keep the iconic line “This is Australia” in the beloved classic. From the roaring pub rock stages to the producer’s…
News Rumour has it Foo Fighters have found their new drummer by Tammy Moir Foo Fighters Reportedly Tap Ilan Rubin as New Drummer The Foo Fighters may have found their new permanent drummer, with reports pointing to Nine Inch Nails’ Ilan Rubin taking up…
Music News This is what it looks like when a rock legend bows out gracefully by Tammy Moir After nearly three decades behind the kit, Matt Cameron has officially stepped away from Pearl Jam.
Music News Ringo Starr backs son Zak Starkey after The Who fire him (again) by Tammy Moir “I’ve never liked the way that little man runs that band” Zak Starkey has been booted from The Who – again – and this time, his famous dad isn’t staying…
Music News Music Industry Rocked as Agent & Drummer Killed in Plane Crash by Laura Gordon Agent Dave Shapiro and drummer Daniel Williams among victims as aircraft crashed into a San Diego neighbourhood Music agent Dave Shapiro and former The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams were…
News The Who’s drummer, Zak Starkey, gets fired—again—just weeks before their farewell tour. by Alex Cooper Band replaces him with Roger Daltrey’s solo drummer after messy split. In a messy encore to last month’s on-again, off-again saga, The Who have permanently parted ways with longtime drummer…
Film and TV Music News Becoming Ringo: Barry Keoghan Reveals His Immersive Prep for Beatles Biopic by Laura Gordon From Saltburn to Strawberry Fields: Barry Keoghan locks down Ringo’s rhythm – and even insures his hands! Fresh off the buzz of being cast as Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes’…
